What Happens Right After the Baby is Born?
Ideally, right after baby is born he or she will be placed immediately on mom’s skin for skin-to-skin contact. The cord will not …
New Baby Care: Hep B Shot
There is so much to consider when preparing for a new baby, That Mama Gretchen shares research on why she will be …
Preparing for Birth: New Baby Care
Welcome to the seventh week in our 10 week series on Preparing for Birth! This week’s focus is on New Baby Care. …
Tips for Writing a Birth Plan
When I created my birth plan for my first birth, I looked at several examples online and in books to get an …
Preparing for Birth: Birth Plans
Welcome to the 6th week in our 10 week series on Preparing for Birth! This week’s focus is on Birth Plans. A …
Preparing for Breastfeeding – Resources
Breastfeeding is the natural way our body is designed to nourish our babies, but that doesn’t mean it is always easy. I clearly remember …
Toxic Breastmilk
This post is part of the Preparing for Birth Series. Guest Jennifer of Hybrid Rasta Mama shares information on breastmilk and what …
A New Mom’s Tale for Nursing on the Go
This post is part of the Preparing for Birth Series. Guest Bianca of The Pierogie Mama shares why she is glad she …
Preparing for Birth: Breastfeeding
Welcome to the fifth week in our 10 week series on Preparing for Birth! This week’s focus is on breastfeeding. Breastfeeding a new baby …
Birth Support Week Wrap-Up
Sharing along with me this week on the subject of Birth Support: Mama isn’t the only one who needs a dose of …