Written by a Labor & Delivery Nurse Who’s Been There Hey mama-to-be (I hope!!), If you’re anything like I was during my TTC days, you’re analyzing everything your body does—Googling every twinge, mood swing, and craving with fingers crossed and heart racing. I
Mother’s Day holds such a special place in my heart. As a mom of four and a labor and delivery nurse, I get to witness every day just how powerful and beautiful motherhood is — from the very first kicks to the moment
Mother’s Day has always been special to me, but I’ll never forget how it felt the first time I celebrated it while pregnant. There’s something incredibly powerful about realizing that even though your baby isn’t in your arms yet, you’re already a mother
Did you know that depression and anxiety are actually the most common complications following childbirth? While we often focus on a healthy pregnancy and delivery, it’s equally important to tend to your well-being after your baby arrives. Developing healthy mental health habits in
After I had my first baby, it took me forever to get pregnant again. I kept having miscarriages or had negative tests month after month. One thing that can have a big impact on fertility—but is often overlooked—is exercise. Once I started working
Inductions are a hot topic these days. Unfortunately, medical inductions are overused and often for the wrong reasons. Many inductions are medically indicated, for example, if either mom or baby is unwell, but many aren’t. The fact that we have the option of
