Tag: first-time mom
Tips for Upgrading to a Double Stroller
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...










