• Midwives, Obstetricians and Doulas Midwives, Obstetricians and Doulas

    12 Aug , 2022

      What’s the difference, and how do I know which one to choose? What’s a Midwife? Midwives are basically the uncomplicated version of an OB/GYN. They are healthcare providers who deal with pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care, postpartum care, and routine women’s care (i.e., pap smears, birth control, pelvic exams). They tend to take a more holistic approach than your typical OB/GYN, and are usually supportive of mostly unmedicated births or...   What’s the difference, and how do I know which one to choose? What’s a Midwife? Midwives are basically the uncomplicated version of an OB/GYN. They are healthcare providers who deal with pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care, postpartum care, and routine women’s care (i.e., pap smears, birth control, pelvic exams). They tend to take a more holistic approach than your typical OB/GYN, and are usually supportive of mostly unmedicated births or...

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  • 10 Things You Need if You’re Expecting 10 Things You Need if You’re Expecting

    14 Jul , 2022

    A list of mommy-approved items that are a must-have for pregnancy If you’re pregnant, the first thing you might do is google “What do I need?” If you’ve stumbled upon this article, you’re in the right place! Here is our go-to list of a few necessities that we recommend for maternity life! Tell us in the comments below, which is your favorite?   1. Prenatal Vitamins This is a great place... A list of mommy-approved items that are a must-have for pregnancy If you’re pregnant, the first thing you might do is google “What do I need?” If you’ve stumbled upon this article, you’re in the right place! Here is our go-to list of a few necessities that we recommend for maternity life! Tell us in the comments below, which is your favorite?   1. Prenatal Vitamins This is a great place...

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  • What I wish I knew before getting pregnant... What I wish I knew before getting pregnant...

    13 Jun , 2022

    Hindsight is 20/20, isn't that what they say? 10 things I wish I had known before I had a baby Let me preface this with a disclaimer: this is just one experience. Moms everywhere experience pregnancy and birth and the “fourth trimester” very differently. This is just a list of the things I wish I had known before my little one came home from the hospital. Buckle up, because it’s... Hindsight is 20/20, isn't that what they say? 10 things I wish I had known before I had a baby Let me preface this with a disclaimer: this is just one experience. Moms everywhere experience pregnancy and birth and the “fourth trimester” very differently. This is just a list of the things I wish I had known before my little one came home from the hospital. Buckle up, because it’s...

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  • Best Equipment for your Pregnancy Workouts Best Equipment for your Pregnancy Workouts

    12 May , 2022

    All the best things to have on hand for pregnancy workouts AND what they’re good for! Since our last article went over squats and kegels, we decided to continue with the theme of prenatal fitness, and give you a list of equipment that will help you be more active during pregnancy! So, when you put down the snacks (because trust us, you’ll be snacking), have these things close by! 1.... All the best things to have on hand for pregnancy workouts AND what they’re good for! Since our last article went over squats and kegels, we decided to continue with the theme of prenatal fitness, and give you a list of equipment that will help you be more active during pregnancy! So, when you put down the snacks (because trust us, you’ll be snacking), have these things close by! 1....

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  • Squats vs. Kegels: Pelvic Floor Strength During Pregnancy Squats vs. Kegels: Pelvic Floor Strength During Pregnancy

    11 Apr , 2022

    And all mamas collectively shout, “I thought all I had to do during pregnancy was sit around, eat all the time, and grow a baby!”  Well, yes and no. Before we get started, you must know, there is not a quick fix or one size fits all for prenatal exercise or health. Every mama is different and should be treated as such. A study published in the Research quarterly for... And all mamas collectively shout, “I thought all I had to do during pregnancy was sit around, eat all the time, and grow a baby!”  Well, yes and no. Before we get started, you must know, there is not a quick fix or one size fits all for prenatal exercise or health. Every mama is different and should be treated as such. A study published in the Research quarterly for...

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