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5 Ways to Prepare for Your VBAC
After an unexpected Cesarean with my firstborn, my heart was set on one thing as I considered a second pregnancy: vaginal birth after Cesarean (VBAC). Was it the right choice for...
5 Ways to Prepare for Your VBAC
After an unexpected Cesarean with my firstborn, my heart was set on one thing as I considered a second pregnancy: vaginal birth after Cesarean (VBAC). Was it the right choice for me? Could I successfully and safely give birth to my...
What Is a Doula and Should You Hire One?
When I had my first two children, I had never even heard the word “doula.” My second birth was precipitous (less than three hours). I had planned to have an...
What Is a Doula and Should You Hire One?
When I had my first two children, I had never even heard the word “doula.” My second birth was precipitous (less than three hours). I had planned to have an epidural as I did for my first delivery, but the...
The National Black Midwives Alliance
To celebrate Black Breastfeeding Week, which is the last week of August, we’re honored to feature the work of the National Black Midwives Alliance: "In the past several months, the country has been...
The National Black Midwives Alliance
To celebrate Black Breastfeeding Week, which is the last week of August, we’re honored to feature the work of the National Black Midwives Alliance: "In the past several months, the country has been experiencing a new level of reckoning about how racism and...
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Breastfeeding in the Time of Coronavirus
As cities and states adjust restrictions around COVID-19, I wanted to share the most up-to-date information regarding COVID-19’s impact on pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. As an RN and IBCLC, I thought...
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Breastfeeding in the Time of Coronavirus
As cities and states adjust restrictions around COVID-19, I wanted to share the most up-to-date information regarding COVID-19’s impact on pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. As an RN and IBCLC, I thought it would be helpful to compile some opinions from leading...
10 Must-Ask Questions for Your Hospital Tour: Advice from a Labor and Delivery Nurse
As a labor and delivery nurse and the face behind Mommy Labor Nurse, guest blogger Liesel Teen is all about informed and empowered births: "Birth is my thing, and I just love...
10 Must-Ask Questions for Your Hospital Tour: Advice from a Labor and Delivery Nurse
As a labor and delivery nurse and the face behind Mommy Labor Nurse, guest blogger Liesel Teen is all about informed and empowered births: "Birth is my thing, and I just love helping mamas have a better birth experience. Today I want...
Preparing for Baby: Easy DIY Postpartum Care
As a doula and a mom of three, I know how important it is to care for yourself in the early postpartum weeks. One of the best things I did to...
Preparing for Baby: Easy DIY Postpartum Care
As a doula and a mom of three, I know how important it is to care for yourself in the early postpartum weeks. One of the best things I did to prepare for the fourth trimester was to make DIY postpartum care items...
The 5 Things Every Mom-to-Be Should Know About Emergency C-Sections
Guest blogger Cherie McCabe shares what she learned after having an emergency C-section: "I was certain that I would have this perfect, 'natural' birth experience. I wrote up my birth...
The 5 Things Every Mom-to-Be Should Know About Emergency C-Sections
Guest blogger Cherie McCabe shares what she learned after having an emergency C-section: "I was certain that I would have this perfect, 'natural' birth experience. I wrote up my birth plan like all the books said to do. I printed...
Who’s Who in Maternity Care: An Introduction to the Health Care Professionals You'll Meet During Pregnancy
From your first prenatal visit to your post-delivery appointments, you’ll likely meet a number of health care professionals who will monitor your health, check your baby’s progress, and provide support...
Who’s Who in Maternity Care: An Introduction to the Health Care Professionals You'll Meet During Pregnancy
From your first prenatal visit to your post-delivery appointments, you’ll likely meet a number of health care professionals who will monitor your health, check your baby’s progress, and provide support during and after labor. These incredible people are instrumental in...
KB Moms Share: Stories from Our Labor Days
In honor of Labor Day (and because we absolutely love birth stories), we're sharing stories from our own deliveries. From barely making it to the hospital to laboring for four...
KB Moms Share: Stories from Our Labor Days
In honor of Labor Day (and because we absolutely love birth stories), we're sharing stories from our own deliveries. From barely making it to the hospital to laboring for four days, from home births to inductions, from two amniotic sacs...
ACOG's New Recommendations for Postpartum Care
When I read the new recommendations released by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), I was excited by the proactive effort to reduce some of the challenges women experience postpartum,...
ACOG's New Recommendations for Postpartum Care
When I read the new recommendations released by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), I was excited by the proactive effort to reduce some of the challenges women experience postpartum, especially the early weeks, which “are a critical period for...
3 Exercise Tips for When You Are Expecting
Some evidence suggests that active women are better prepared for labor & delivery, and may even recover more quickly. Exercise may also ease the aches, pains, and mood swings of pregnancy --...
3 Exercise Tips for When You Are Expecting
Some evidence suggests that active women are better prepared for labor & delivery, and may even recover more quickly. Exercise may also ease the aches, pains, and mood swings of pregnancy -- and help you sleep better. It also often gives you...
Meeting My Son: Love at First Sight
If you’ve ever been pregnant, you know that by the end of the third trimester you’re not only exhausted but also just ready to finally see this baby you’ve carried...
Meeting My Son: Love at First Sight
If you’ve ever been pregnant, you know that by the end of the third trimester you’re not only exhausted but also just ready to finally see this baby you’ve carried around inside you for so long. You want to look...
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