Pregnancy + Postpartum

October 15th is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day.  Nearly one in four pregnancies do not go full-term and we feel the loss of those babies no matter "how far along you were."  It is often a lonely feeling...

We've all seen them. Precious photos of squishy little newborns, propped up on their elbows in hats or big bows. As I waited for my little guy, one of the things I looked forward to was getting newborn pictures taken...

Bringing home a new baby can be such an exciting time, but also exhausting and emotional for a new mom. Even if you have kids, you may have forgotten the overwhelming first few weeks home from the hospital (they...

It's been awhile. Life has a way of coming at you fast, ya know?  Just when you seem to get your head above the water of whatever wave you're riding, the tide seems to pull you under and you just...

Expecting a bundle of joy is an exhilarating journey filled with anticipation, joy, and even a few pregnancy cravings! While the spotlight often shines on baby gear and nursery decor, it's essential not to overlook the real superhero– the...

Growing up I always had a gut feeling that if I ever got pregnant I would have twins. You see, twins run on both sides of my family.  In fact, my mom has a cousin that has TWO sets...

I was definitely not one of those women who gracefully floated through pregnancy for 9 months, looking like I was smuggling a small basketball under my shirt, then quickly popped out a baby on my way back into the...

Did you know getting your flu shot can potentially save lives? Immunologists refer to a term called “herd immunity” or “community immunity.” Meaning if a majority of the population is vaccinated against a specific illness, like the flu, it can reduce...

Recently, I listened to a new (to me) podcast called "How To! With Charles Duhigg." The host of the podcast, Pulitzer price winning journalist Charles Duhigg, spends each episode interviewing a guest to find exact answers about "how to"...