We’re thrilled to be sharing our first guest blogger- Indianapolis based Courtney Summitt! Together with her husband Ryan, she’s done a ton of work to prepare their hearts, home, and family for their 2nd baby boy during a pandemic. Here’s a look into what they are doing, along with the information they sent to their family for you to use as a guide.
Please give Courtney a warm welcome!
Our Ultimate Hospital Bag Checklist has been downloaded hundreds of times over the past year. We love helping parents from all over the country figuring out what comforts from home will help them during their labor and postpartum hospital stay.
Now that COVID-19 is changing everything- including labor and delivery- we decided to create a new list for parents expecting a baby during this challenging time. Our goal here is to help you reshape your thinking about what you really need…along with some tactical tips to help prevent cross-contamination from hospital to home and vice versa.
But first…To our pregnant friends in our community-
Read MoreImagine it’s a weekday morning and you’re at home with your little baby. You’re in your favorite chair or coziest spot on the couch and your best friend just came over. Oh, you know the one. They can come over, look right past any disarray, and sit with you making you feel at ease- immediately. They know where your mugs are and easily make their own cup of tea. They see that there are a few dishes in the sink from the night before, so they take care of those too without making a big deal about it.
Read MoreHave you ever planned a wedding? There are so many details, plans, preparations, and dreams that go into the process.
We like to think that experiencing pregnancy and childbirth, though sometimes a surprise, can be planned for much the same. When we take the time to prepare our bodies and mind for the journey ahead, rather than letting pregnancy and birth happen to us, it can lead to a more empowering and joyful experience.
Read MoreI don’t typically write about my client's births. I believe that the stories, timelines, emotions, ALL OF IT are theirs to tell. Not mine.
Read MoreWe live in a world where children are being exposed to the “everyone wins a trophy” mentality. How did society go from putting kids on pedestals for their pint-sized achievements, to shaming their mothers for patting themselves on the back for their mom-sized accomplishments?
Read MoreAs your pregnancy support team, your birth + postpartum doulas, and your parenting confidants, YOU are OUR Taylor Swift. You can trust us- your team. We’ll be there, quietly, always cheering you on and supporting you from the wings when you want to take center stage. And we’ll offer our strong presence when you desire to turn down the noise and focus on your quiet, private moments. We’re masters of being situationally aware. You’re our client, and it’s our privilege and honor to be part of your birth and parenting team.
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