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We believe our mothers & parents make better decisions when they’re informed and confident. Our blog is here to help you do just that. Along with our candid point of view and personal stories, our blog has helpful information no matter what stage of parenting you’re in.

Cluster Feeding- Why is my baby nursing every twenty minutes?

by Lacey Morgan | May 29, 2021 | Caring for Baby, Featured | 0 Comments

What is a ‘cluster feed’: Cluster feeding is exactly what it sounds like! A group of breastfeeding sessions that occur at frequent intervals to each other. Typically, a cluster feed would mean baby feeds three to four times, with less than half an hour between feeds,...

I Love My Midwives!

by Lacey Morgan | May 27, 2016 | Featured, Personal Stories, Pregnancy | 1 Comment

Your care provider is one of the most important factors in the outcome of your childbirth experience. It is important to find someone in whom you can place your trust and with whom you feel safe. People spend countless hours mulling over their car purchase,...

How to Know if Your Baby is Ready for Solids

by Lacey Morgan | January 28, 2020 | Featured, Parenting | 0 Comments

Often times parents are so excited to introduce food to their babies that they start much too early. I did it. With my first, my family encouraged me to follow in their footsteps and give the baby a taste of all things yummy. I didn't know how to tell if my baby was...

5 Ways to Stay Healthy During Cold and Flu Season

by Lacey Morgan | October 6, 2019 | Featured, Parenting | 0 Comments

It’s that time of year again. School is back in session, the days are growing shorter and the weather is getting colder. Often with the change in season comes the beginning of cold and flu season. Luckily, with a few tricks, I have been able to avoid getting sick with...

Nipple Shield to help Breastfeeding?

by Lacey Morgan | September 23, 2019 | Featured, Postpartum | 0 Comments

So you’ve found yourself breastfeeding a newborn. Like many, you may have learned it is not as easy or as natural as you expected it to be. Don’t worry, you are not alone! Many women and new babies struggle with breastfeeding. This is a new relationship and your...

The Benefits of Therapy for the Journey into Motherhood

by Lacey Morgan | February 21, 2019 | Featured, Postpartum | 0 Comments

We live in a society where motherhood is an expected ideal for a woman. The unfortunate truth is that these visions in our minds and expectations from society (and often ourselves) are not reality. There is great power in talk therapy. Find out how therapy can help you or those you love.

Eating During Labor- Should you do it?

by Lacey Morgan | December 11, 2022 | Featured, Labor | 0 Comments

We know you’ve heard that labor can be long–we’re talking 24-48 or more hours for some. You may have also heard that eating in labor is sometimes restricted by hospital policy. By that logic, birthers could be going multiple days without food! Sound unappealing? Let’s...

5 Tips for Pumping at Work

by Lacey Morgan | January 13, 2020 | Featured, Postpartum | 0 Comments

As an exclusive pumper of a year and a half, I have gathered some tips that may make the transition and pumping at work easier for you and your baby! First, PICK your PUMP! Start in the months before delivery if you are able to… but if it’s already too late,...

I Hate My Husband- 5 Tips to Surviving it

by Lacey Morgan | December 4, 2019 | Featured, Postpartum | 0 Comments

“I hate my husband.” We hear it all the time. If you are a few weeks postpartum you may be starting to feel these feelings. If you haven’t had the baby yet, you may be in luck coming across this before you hit the “ I hate my husband ” part of postpartum. The truth...

Should I Eat My Placenta?

by Lacey Morgan | October 10, 2019 | Featured, Postpartum | 0 Comments

Many people reach out to us to ask, "Should I eat my placenta?" They want more information, or they want to talk about how their friends or family made them feel about the idea. Think consuming your placenta is weird? Here’s a doula confession- so do I, but I still...