Head Banging Tantrums

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We’ve talked about tantrums before and I think at that time, I thought I was in the middle of the terrible twos. This horrific stage in development is called the terrible twos, but mind...
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Luxe OB: A Concierge Practice

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Sally Grogono is like a lot of moms -- delicately balancing family and professional life every day. Sally has spent her career building a very successful ob gyn practices and has delivered thousands of...

Give That Pregnant Lady Some Pregnancy Grace

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Oh the joys of pregnancy. Blessing, miracle, pain in the butt. I’ve had “good pregnancies,” and even with that, some days are hard. I know people mean well, sometimes don’t realize what they’re saying...

Moms Guide to (Naturally) Inducing Labor: Helpful Tips

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Early in pregnancy I decided I wanted to attempt natural/unmedicated labor and birth. As a physical therapist, I'm well aware of the complications that can occur with an epidural; I knew I did not...

Why I Chose a Natural Birth

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I chose to have a natural birth at a birthing center.  You may be thinking that I hate hospitals or I'm against epidurals but you're wrong. I chose a natural birth for two reasons. 1. I have...

Dear, Waiting to Become Pregnant: A Letter to the Wanna-Be Mom

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I've been uncomfortably honest about my journey towards motherhood and my struggles with my multiple infertility struggles. This, however, is not going to be about my journey. This is a letter to all the...

Boobie Business: Tips And Tricks To Help With Breastfeeding

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If you decide it’s right for you, breastfeeding is a wonderful way to feed your baby. But it’s not always easy. I thought I was totally prepared for breastfeeding—after taking a short class and...

Mom’s Guide To Creating the Best Birth Plan

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"Wait... I need a 'Birth Plan?' Isn't the plan to ... give birth?" When I signed up for the Bradley Birth Method class, we had no idea of the number of interventions possible during labor...

Self Care Tips During Pregnancy

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Self care for any mama can feel like an impossible task, yet another thing to put on the never ending to do list.  Just thinking about self care can make us feel guilty, because...

Carrying My Baby In My Heart Instead of My Arms: Pregnancy And Infant Loss...

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Carrying My Baby In My Heart Instead of My Arms: Pregnancy And Infant Loss Remembrance Day My friend and guest blogger, Stacy Everson Garber, lost her daughter in a still-birth this past August. She was...