I had just started a new travel nursing job in Atlanta, Georgia. We were staying in an Airbnb in someone’s walkout basement apartment with no bathtub (we had a 9 month old) and no kitchen. Over the course of a…
Midwife vs OBGYN: Which is the Right Choice for You?
When I first learned I was pregnant, my mind never considered choosing a midwife. I had learned to trust OBGYNs because I had worked so closely with them through my career. My education in nursing school veered away from traditional…
50 Questions to Ask At Your First Prenatal Appointment
I remember that feeling of being a first time mom and seeing that pink line show up on the pregnancy test. It was such an exciting feeling. Once the dust settles you start to consider all the things you will…
The Art of Tandem Nursing a Newborn and Toddler
If you have ever been trying to get pregnant or found yourself pregnant shortly after a child is born you have most likely battled with the decision to wean your breastfeeding child or continue breastfeeding through your pregnancy and beyond….
What to Pack in Your C Section Hospital Bag
There is a lot of excitement when packing your C section hospital bag. It’s that little reminder that your baby is going to be here soon. Packing your bag is a great activity to satisfying the inner nesting desires before…
9 Signs Your Baby is Too Big for the Bassinet
As a new mother a bassinet is not only aesthetically pleasing choice but it is such a convenient option to keep your newborn safe and close to you while they sleep. With frequent feedings throughout the night interrupting your sleep…
Curb Walking: A Natural Way to Stimulate Labor
Any woman that has reached 39 weeks and beyond in their pregnancy has probably considered just about anything to initiate labor. Those last few weeks can get so uncomfortable and most women are ready to say goodbye to all their…
8 Best Tips for Getting Pregnant While Breastfeeding
So you want to get pregnant but are still breastfeeding. It’s a hard place to be feeling you have to choose between what is good for your child and the child you hope for. Weaning isn’t your only option to…
10 Ways to Achieve Work Life Balance as a Mom
When I was 4 months postpartum I remember driving home from work late at night and calling my best friend. I opened up to her about how I was struggling to find a good mom work life balance. The challenge…
Tubal Ligation vs Vasectomy for Permanent Birth Control?
You have a beautiful family, and you and your spouse agree your family is complete. You might then start considering a more permanent birth control options to prevent any further pregnancies. As you consider your options between a tubal ligation…
An Honest Review of Taking Cara Babies Sleep Training Course
When my daughter was 3 months old we had developed a great bedtime routine with our pediatrician. She had acquired a lot of good sleep skills and was sleeping long stretches at night. I was feeling great. It wasn’t perfect,…
How Soon Can You Take a Pregnancy Test & Assume Accuracy?
Taking a home pregnancy test can illicit many different feelings. It can be exciting, devastating, or anxiety riddled. Knowing how to calculate when to take a pregnancy test and get accurate results can ease some of those fears and anxieties…