Labor is really hard to predict, so can a birth plan checklist really help? Even if you knew the exact day of conception it is very difficult to know when you will actually go into labor. Only about 4% of…
Best Nipple Cream For Breastfeeding
Going into having a new baby you may have beautiful images of you and your baby bonding while breastfeeding. I know I did. I thought it would come naturally and be such a peaceful connecting experience, and it totally can…
Should I Schedule My Tubal Ligation During C Section?
If you have had a child or more and feel like this pregnancy might be it for you the idea of getting a tubal ligation during c section may have crossed your mind. It makes sense right, it’s a two…
How Effective Are Male Fertility Supplements?
Seems like there’s a supplement for everything these days. So there has got to be male fertility supplement that can improve your sperm quality and improve your chance of conception, right? Well to put it to you short and sweet……
Must Have Breastfeeding Essentials
When I say breastfeeding essentials, I mean just the things you really need for a healthy breastfeeding experience. I receive no financial gain from any of these products. I’m just sharing this tips so you can avoid wasting money on…
The Savor Beauty Planner Review & How It Changed My Productivity
As a working mom of two children under 3 years old I often feel a little crazy (to put it nicely). My children are 17 months apart and the youngest is a curious little boy that likes to get into…
Your Right to Refuse Medical Treatment
You have a right to refuse medical treatment at all times! I find myself telling my patient’s this everyday that I go to work. It is so important and that is why I advocate for my patients to speak up…
Why I Chose Electrolysis vs Laser Hair Removal
When I was in high school I remember noticing a darker longer chin hair that would appear every once in a while. I would pluck it out and it was no big deal. Fast forward 10 years and it was…
Is It Worth it: Membrane Sweep Success Rate
Jess Hartsock, RN-BSNJess is a registered nurse with over 6+ years of critical care experience for patients young and old and is the mother of two small children. After having her own children she felt inspired to provide mothers with…
How to Avoid Mastitis
As a first time mom I had mastitis 3 times. I really wish I would have known how to avoid mastitis. It was horrible every time. My breast hurt, I felt like I had the flu, and I had to…
What Is Dream Feeding & The Truth Behind It
I would say most parents are all struggling through the newborn sleep phase. You might occasionally hear someone say, “my baby is sleeping through the night,” at 6 weeks of age. That is the exception, not the rule. For the…
How to: Supplementing with Formula
I had great dreams of breastfeeding both of my children for as long as possible. I was very against supplementing with formula in the beginning. Breastfeeding was not easy with my first child (she had a tongue and lip tie)….