Tag: first-time mom

Tips for Upgrading to a Double Stroller

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Every family has different needs for strollers, and most are a hefty investment. You will want one that fits your lifestyle and family size...

The C-Section Essentials – 7 Things You Need Post Surgery

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Giving birth ain’t easy, regardless of how you deliver your little one. I still remember having to be rushed into the operating room for...

In Defense of Older Moms

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The other day, a pregnant friend told me her ObGyn had strong-armed her into submitting to an invasive genetic screening due to her “advanced...

A Healing Journey: Meet Jamie

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Trigger Warning: Pregnancy Loss and Perinatal Mental Health Hello, I’m Jamie! I am a mother of two boys (and a fur baby), married to my...

Why Moms’ Groups Matter: Building Community After Baby

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Becoming a new mom can be a whirlwind of emotions and experiences. While the joy of motherhood is unparalleled, it can also be isolating....

Expecting? Top 10 Tips Doulas Want You to Know

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Once we are pregnant, we are usually flooded with information and with other people’s birth stories. You may hear that someone had a c-section...

Pumping Essentials

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Going back to work after a long break is hard. Returning to work after maternity leave is more challenging, especially if it's your first...

Our Children Suddenly Grew: A Love Poem for My Pet Puppy

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It feels like our children suddenly grew, I think it’s because of our new Cavapoo. We’d been wanting a pet but felt nervous. “You’ve got kids,” they...

The Physical Manifestation of Mom Guilt

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About a week ago, I broke my toe by walking into the corner of a wall. When people ask how I did it, and...

Move Over Elsa, There is a New Queen of Isolation

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Motherhood is tough enough, being judged 24/7, but the first few months as a new mom can be even more isolating. I had spent...