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Birth Playlist Samples – Create an environment you want with music in labor

Music during labor and birth makes a huge impact on the overall tone of your birthing day, but how do you know what songs you’ll want on your birth playlist when the big day comes? Here’s where you start. Find songs that are associated with happy memories for you. Don’t put a song on your…

How To Scald Your Breastmilk – “My Baby Won’t Drink Frozen Breastmilk”

It’s finally time for a night out and you get to dive into the freezer stash of breastmilk you’ve been working so hard to compile! BUT… “My baby won’t drink my frozen breastmilk!” “The frozen milk I thawed smells sour!” “This milk smells like soap!” What now? There’s nothing wrong with your milk and it’s…

Breastfeeding in Public – REAL advice from a Mom & Lactation Consultant

One of the most common pieces of breastfeeding advice from experienced moms to new mothers often concerns breastfeeding in public. This seems to be a skill that gets easier with every child you have. Or maybe you just start caring less and less… either way, let’s talk about some ways to successfully breastfeed in public…

Weaning Baby From Night Feedings – Why, When, and HOW??

Every parent reaches a point where they want to cut back the night feedings with their baby. This process is daunting and there are so many opinions on how or when to do this it can be overwhelming. Ultimately, you will have to decide what works best for you, your baby, and your family dynamics.…

Extended Breastfeeding – How to mind your own business

I recently took a motorcycle course to get my endorsement and it was difficult but a lot of fun! Toward the end of the class, I asked the instructor how much longer the class would be, I needed to know if I could make it to the end of the course or if I needed to…

Do you need a birth plan? Common questions and concerns about birth plans

Should you have a birth plan or is it a waste of time? How do you write one? Are you just setting yourself up for disappointment by writing a birth plan? Will the doctor and nurses think your “that mom”? These are all common questions when it comes to writing a birth plan. Guess what??…

Birth Doula Too Expensive? Here’s what you’re really paying for…

Congratulations! You’re pregnant! Now what? This can be both an exciting and nerve-racking time. There are so many things to do, things to learn, to prepare for. It can seem overwhelming. Luckily, there are birth professionals out there who are willing and eager to help! A Birth doula is someone trained to support you physically…

Baby Shower Gift Ideas that Focus on the Mom-To-Be | Pregnancy & Postpartum

A baby shower is a great way to celebrate the new life that’s coming into the world! There are so many cute things to buy for the baby and it’s a great time to stock up on diapers and wipes that you KNOW are going to get used! With so much focus on the cute…

An Unconventional Way to use an Epidural – Janice’s First Birth Story

“I felt the first contraction when I woke up from a nap at 7 pm Saturday night. I just knew this was it. I was so excited, because at 41 weeks I was just so ready for this baby to come. I just sincerely hoped they wouldn’t stop like they had two days earlier. I…

How to make your own Fleece Liners from a Walmart Blanket

As a “lazy cloth diaper mom”, I’m not about to be sticking my hand in the toilet or dealing with poop everywhere. I love the benefits of cloth diapers especially the eco-friendly factor and the cost savings, so I’ve had to find ways to do it effectually without grossing me (or my husband) out! One…