Post-Delivery Firsts

In Part Three of our Postpartum Series, we’re headed up north and talking about what you can expect from the upper part of your body during the first 72 hours post-delivery. This area tends to be the hub for a lot of “firsts” for new moms.

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Planning for Pregnancy

Have 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.

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What Really Happens After Birth

Warning: This is an unfiltered post about body fluids and functions after birth. Kindly move along if it’s TMI for you. No hard feelings!

In Part Two of our Postpartum Series, we’re going down under and exploring everything that happens to your body during the first 72 hours after giving birth. Today is all about what to expect from the waist down.

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The Moment I Became a Mom - Jordan

So many moments come flooding to my head when I think about this.

I remember so clearly the day leading up to the birth of my first son, Landon. I had literally been daydreaming about his birth during my whole pregnancy and I woke up that morning and just KNEW it was the day that I would meet him.

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I Became a Mom Slowly, and Then All At Once- Amy

I vividly remember experiencing a profound aha moment while reading the tearjerker novel, The Fault in Our Stars, in the summer of 2014. One exceptional line in the book blew me away- “I fell in love the way you fall asleep: slowly, and then all at once.”

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Nurses...We See You

To ALL of the nurses out there, we celebrate you today on National Nurse’s Day…and every single day.

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Preparing for Postpartum

Take it from two experienced birth and postpartum doulas who are also moms- prepping for life after labor and delivery is crucial. The postpartum period comes naturally with unavoidable twists & turns but there is good news! Taking a few small steps now will have you thanking yourself in the future.

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Mother's Day Gift Guide

When we buy gifts, we always like to consider who we are buying for. What would truly make them feel special and loved? We often turn to “The Five Love Languages” by Gary Chapman when we’re trying to find a meaningful gift. If you haven’t heard of this book we will clue you in on what the “Five Love Languages” are and give you a few gift ideas for each.

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The Postpartum Series - Introduction

Have you ever had something so necessary and precious to say, but the words fall flat? No matter how precise and descriptive you are, it’s simply not enough.

Well, friends, that’s where I was when I started this blog post.

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Must Have Baby Items For Your Registry!

Baby products are our jam! Whenever we find the latest and greatest, make your life better baby products, we want to shout it from the roof-tops. So without further ado here are some of our very favorite baby products that you need to add to your registry right now!

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Labor Language

I 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.

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The New #SuperMom

We 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?

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You're Our Taylor Swift

As 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.