Pregnancy + Postpartum

Today is International Midwives Day and I wanted to recognize all of the selfless, dedicated and amazing midwives we have in our community! “Every woman deserves a midwife." This...

This week is especially near and dear to my heart, as it is National Infertility Awareness Week. Have you been impacted personally with infertility? Do you know someone who has struggled with infertility? Statistically, we all know someone who...

I thought I knew my life’s path many years ago. Become a teacher. Get married. Have a family. Live a good life. Not anything too crazy. My childhood dreams of becoming an astronaut had long ago given way to...

We have talked about some things to be considering as you prepare for your baby's birth (namely, Taking Charge of Your Birth, Choosing Where Your Baby will be Born, Choosing Your Birth Team, and Creating a Birth Plan). Today, I...

 Please Join Us for Bloom: An Event for New and Expecting Moms Saturday, April 26th 10 a.m. to noon Valley Community Center (4444 Fuller Rd. WDM) Who's Invited: This community event is for expecting moms, new moms, and any moms needing a fun morning out!  Maybe you...

As a lot of women know, hormones tend to change after pregnancy. Symptoms can include anxiety/depression, fatigue, abnormal menstrual cycles, change in weight, and loss of libido - just to name a few. Sometimes these changes can even inhibit a...

Today, Tammy continues her series on making informed choices for your upcoming birth. If you missed her previous posts, find them here: Taking Charge of Your Birth, Choosing Where Your Baby will be Born, and Choosing Your Birth Team. The...

I have a scar. It’s not pretty, but it tells a beautiful story. Maybe you remember when I gave you the beginning of it—when I showed you my scar—when I acknowledged for the first time that unplanned Cesarean had...

Now that you have considered where you are going to have your baby and who your care provider will be, it’s important to think about who you will have by your side when you bring this amazing blessing into...

Where you have your baby, and with whom by your side (or at your feet), is a decision that can be explored before you even find out you are pregnant. In fact, I recommend it! One of the first and...