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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.

How to Safely Comfort and Support a Pregnant Loved One During The Pandemic

by Lacey Morgan | November 6, 2020 | Featured | 0 Comments

We’re all struggling to stay positive and care for ourselves these days. If you have a friend or relative who is pregnant, the stressors and pressures of our pandemic world can feel even more intense. It’s only natural that you would want to help this individual by...

Do I Need to Pump and Dump?

by Lacey Morgan | January 9, 2020 | Caring for Baby, Featured | 0 Comments

Women often wonder, "Should I pump and dump?" When it comes to breastfeeding there is a great deal of conflicting information out there. Even pediatricians are only required to be trained with the very basics when it comes to breastfeeding. So it comes as no...

Is Home Birth Safe

by Lacey Morgan | October 20, 2019 | Care Providers, Featured | 0 Comments

We hear stories from women who dream of all the things that come with home birth, yet they are planning a hospital birth. When asked why they chose the location the chose, they often tell us it is because they want to deliver in the safest place possible. There's one...

Delayed Cord Clamping

by Lacey Morgan | September 6, 2019 | Featured, Labor | 0 Comments

Did you know humans have not always engaged in umbilical cord clamping after delivery? It’s a relatively new concept. But then again, so is delayed cord clamping. Erasmus Darwin, grandfather to the more commonly known Charles Darwin, said, “[...] injurious to the...

The benefits of Skin to Skin After Birth

by Lacey Morgan | July 21, 2019 | Featured, Labor | 1 Comment

This article discusses the importance of Skin to Skin immediately after birth. Discover the effects for mom, baby and the other parent.

What to Expect From a C-Section Birth

by Lacey Morgan | April 15, 2020 | Featured, Postpartum | 0 Comments

A c-section birth is considered a major abdominal surgery, but it doesn’t mean you will be laid up in bed for weeks, days, or even more than a few hours. Knowing what to expect- the good, the bad, the ouchy, will allow you to fill your mental toolbox, so to speak, so...

Nitrous Oxide For Labor

by Lacey Morgan | July 27, 2020 | Featured, Labor | 0 Comments

A beautiful part of birthing in the twenty first century is our ability to choose the pain management tool that works best for us. For some, this is massaging hands of their partner and doula, heat and cool packs, electrical stimulation, epidurals or narcotics. For...

Don’t Devalue My Birth Experience

by Lacey Morgan | July 30, 2019 | Featured, Personal Stories, Postpartum | 0 Comments

My birth experience is not uncommon. After 24 hours of back labor, I caved. “I can’t do this anymore! I’m done! I need the epidural.” Broken and defeated with tears streaming down my face, I looked at my midwife and my husband, “I failed. I’m sorry.” I sobbed as the...

Hospital Bed May Be Your Best Tool

by Lacey Morgan | December 18, 2023 | Featured, Labor | 0 Comments

We know, hospital labor and delivery beds are not known for their comfort. In fact, they have a huge break in the mattress where the lower half of the bed can be removed. This definitely contributes to the discomfort. However, the functions of the bed, often hidden to...

Choosing Your Care Provider

by Lacey Morgan | June 9, 2016 | Care Providers, Featured | 0 Comments

When you become pregnant, one of your most important decisions will be your care provider. Use this resource to get you started.

The Benefits of Therapy for the Journey into Motherhood

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.