A common joke in pregnancy is, “Did my water break, or did I just pee myself?” Pregnancy incontinence is real, and it can be funny to joke about! However, knowing if your water has broken is vital to avoid infections like chorioamnionitis. This is especially true if you are not full term or you are […]
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With breastfeeding, the types of possible positions, methods like switch nursing, and other techniques sometimes seem limitless. This is important to remember, especially if your little one is struggling with breastfeeding. If, at first, you are not succeeding, don’t give up. There are more breastfeeding positions and methods to try that might be just right […]
Whether you’re a full-time working mom, a part-time working mom, or a stay-at-home parent, when the final bedtime story has been read and it’s time for lights out, it’s been a long day. We can all relate to how well we function, how good we feel when we have gotten sufficient sleep, and how lousy […]
A cleft lip or cleft palate are congenital anomalies defined as a “group of disorders affecting the structure of the face and oral cavity.” A baby can be born with a cleft lip, a cleft palate, or both. When babies are born with either, extra special attention is needed to help meet their needs.2 Various […]
You pick your baby up from a nap and feel the heat radiating from them like a space heater on full blast. Your heart sinks. Perhaps your stomach clenches with worry. Your baby has a fever. Fever in babies can feel scary when you don’t know the cause. Some fevers need attention immediately, like a […]
From the moment you discover you’re expecting, the pregnancy advice flows in, wanted or not. While your medical team is the only group with meaningful feedback and advice on your changing body, it’s hard to eliminate all the noise completely, including noise about probiotics and pregnancy. When you think of bacteria, you probably think of […]
As I prep my daughters for camp, I’m faced with the same question every summer: What type of sunscreen should they pack in their camp bags? There are so many kid and baby sunscreens on the market, and I’m obsessive about my girls remembering to reapply every few hours because the sun is intense. Their […]
Rebecca is the founder of Evidence Based Birth® and the author of Babies Are Not Pizzas: They’re Born, Not Delivered! On this episode she shares two of her birth stories and discusses the impact those experiences had on shaping her life.
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The concept of doing infant CPR may fill you with fear and anxiety. No parent wants to think about a situation where their baby needs help staying alive. These thoughts can easily keep you up at night. But learning infant CPR could save your or another baby’s life. This article goes over what infant CPR […]
When I married my husband and decided to have children with him, I had high hopes for our relationship with both sides of our family – and all the love we’d get to share with our children. As my husband’s side is local and mine isn’t, I naively assumed our growing family would inevitably be […]
Reading to your child is an essential and enjoyable activity that can help to foster a love of learning and language development from an early age. However, with so many books for children available, it can be overwhelming to choose the right one for your 2-year-old. In this article, we explore some of the best […]
Whether you’ve got one kiddo or a big brood, it’s always helpful to have a fresh list of free kids’ activities in your back pocket. And with the end of the school year in sight, there’s no better time than the present to compile that list. Depending on where you live, there might not be […]
Parenthood is a crazy beautiful ride. There are ups and downs that so many of us experience. Josh and Paige Peck can relate! I had the privilege of having a quick sit-down chat with them the other day about their parenthood journey thus far — what they’ve experienced as parents and what has helped them […]
Toddler. We often hear about these tiny yet growing-up-way-too-fast little humans in the context of the “terrible twos” and the “threenager years.” Sure, one- to three-year-olds are notorious for giving parents a run for our money. Still, we shouldn’t overlook the many wonderful things about this stage. My two-year-old daughter constantly puts a smile on […]
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Helping families, particularly moms, has been a passion of mine for over a decade. As a certified baby planner, doula, and pregnancy and parenting educator, I’ve had the honor of helping over 700 mothers throughout their pregnancies and motherhood journeys. Supporting moms is more than just my career; it’s a part of who I am. […]
If you ask a mom, “What are your greatest loves in life?” you’ll probably hear something like, “My kids, my coffee, and a good deal.” (And maybe not even in that order!) Because honestly, is there anything better than a sale or a coupon code for that coveted must-have baby item or the best baby […]
Early literacy development is essential for children’s academic success, and parents play a crucial role. However, tools and resources are available to support literacy development in young children, including toys and games that help with reading, writing, and language skills. And choosing the right toys can help children develop literacy skills in a fun way, […]
Whether you choose to pump exclusively, do a combination of pumping, nursing, and formula feeding, or pump for relief when needed, making liquid gold for your little one is hard work. With that in mind, you’ll want to ensure you’re setting yourself up for as smooth a pumping journey as possible with your breast pump […]