Becoming a mother is one of the most special, but tiring experiences. There are many sleepless nights and moments of feeling like you are in over your head. Breastfeeding, for some, can add even more stress and anxiety to...
"Make sure you keep the car filled up with gas," my husband warned me. I could go into labor with my daughter any day now, and the drive to Presbyterian Hospital was roughly twenty miles from our house in...
OK, well this title may not fit everyone's pregnancy craving, but it sure fit mine! All I wanted to eat was bread and cheese. Seriously, bread and cheese. That was all. Bread and cheese are not the worst foods,...
Pregnancy is full of exciting moments and lots of physical changes for a mama. A lot of these changes are exciting but sometimes scary. A lot of the physical changes are not comfortable ones, especially in that third trimester....
Longing. Loneliness. Heartache. Bitterness. Rejection.
A Broken Heart.
All of those things can be a result of infertility.
The seemingly endless cycle of infertility is daunting and terrible. Just when you think you've given up and you can move on, something new...
I pride myself on the fact that I have always researched all of my life endeavors pretty thoroughly. Delivering my first child was no different. I prepared for labor by milling over countless books, articles, and podcasts. However, I...
I try to be as minimal as possible when it comes to "stuff." I’m not great at it, but living in a small home really helps curb your shopping/accumulation appetite. When the question, “Where will I put this?” is...
Hey Mamas! I'm so excited for today's post to tell you about my wonderful birth experience at Dar a Luz Birth and Health Center!
Before I dive in though, I feel like we need to set something straight. All birth...
Having a baby is such an exciting time, but the childbirth process can be scary and bring up so many questions. A childbirth class can help to reduce the fear of the unknown and overcome the overwhelm of information...
Pregnancy is full of worries. You desperately want everything to go wonderfully right, but your fear kicks in. Google becomes your best and worst friend.
During my first pregnancy, I often found myself crying and my stomach in knots after...
Warmer weather is just around the corner, and the New Mexico heat is not easy to deal with while pregnant.
Trust us, it's normal to feel uncomfortable, agitated, and overheated. Your body is working overtime, and the dry heat doesn’t...
I have been pregnant twice, and admittedly, have so much more to learn. I never once thought about pelvic health. Through friends, I am quickly learning that pelvic therapy is important both during and after pregnancy.
Thank you to Lovelace...
My son's life is a miracle.
My pregnancy with him was not a typical pregnancy. We got pregnant after 13 months of trying. My husband and I had already been through two miscarriages. In total we had been trying to...
There's a reason water birth is so enticing when it comes to planning a natural birth: water is, in fact, life itself . . . and it's healing. It's my go-to place whenever I'm feeling sad, anxious, hurt, or...
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2024 Summer Park Hops :: A Series of Summer Play Dates
School is out, and summer is here. Therefore, it's the perfect time to get outside and make new friends! We'd love for you to...
