Tag: first-time mom
Lazy Mama Manual – Babywearing Basics
If there's one item I couldn't have lived without in the last couple of years, it's a baby carrier.
Being able to wear my babies...
Why I Chose Homebirth
I’m not writing about my homebirth for praise, opinions, or debate. I’m not suggesting there’s any right way to give birth because the truth...
A Letter to My Pregnant Self
Dear Pregnant Self,
I know you have prepared for this pregnancy. You’ve read all the books, taken classes, and asked all the questions. You’ve always...
What I Learned In My First Year of Parenthood
My son's first birthday has been full of opportunities to reflect and reminisce about where we were from pre-pregnancy to the present. That reflection...
A Natural Solution to Pregnancy Aches and Pains
No one tells you about the gross things during pregnancy and how much your body will change. There is so much more going on...
The Forgotten New Mom – How America Is Failing Its Mothers
Generations of women have carried the burden of pregnancy and silently endured the trauma of childbirth. Books have been written about how much nature...
My Love-Hate Relationship with Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is one of the most “natural” things that we as mammals do. But chances are if you ask any mom (especially a first-time...
Breastfeeding Failure :: Am I a Bad Mom?
I am a breastfeeding failure. Okay, that's a bit drastic. I'm not a failure per se. Sure, I may have had some lactating difficulties...
Defying Expectations and Forcing Adaptation
Life with a 20-month-old has been a perpetual lesson in adapting and going with the flow. From the get-go, this kid has zigged when...
A Guide to Infancy Resources in Westchester County
Bringing home an infant is the start of a new adventure whether it's your firstborn or fifth. Each day is filled with so many...