Finding a realistic baby registry list can feel daunting. Any store dedicated to baby items will have a long list of items that can be extremely overwhelming. Its hard to decipher what you will actually need and what is just unnecessary. We have compiled a list of what we would consider the basics of what you will want to add to your registry or your list to purchase before baby makes their way into your lives.

It can be hard to advocate for yourself. When you view your provider as someone who is in a perceived position of authority, it can be intimidating to question them. But let me be 100% clear that nobody has authority over your body, other than you.

The holidays can be a stressful time for everyone. Add a baby and a global pandemic to the mix and we’re reaching entirely new levels of stress. While your holiday celebrations may look different this year, I still want to touch on some tips for surviving the holidays with a baby.

The process of writing a birth plan gives you the opportunity to picture the type of birth you want. Take some time to imagine what you want your birth to look like. Who will be there? What will the atmosphere look like? What will you be wearing? Will you have music playing? Will you want the room dimly lit?

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When you hear the word 'doula', what do you think? Hopefully something positive! There are lots of misconceptions about what a doula is, what they do, and how they do it.

We have clients ask all the time for book recommendations. They want to know what we are reading and where we get our information!

Intrusive thoughts are extremely common in pregnancy and the postpartum period. Oftentimes these thoughts revolve around harm coming to their baby. These thoughts can lead to feelings of shame, and guilt. According to a study conducted by Dr. Johnathan Abramoxitz, Ph.D., about 91% of new mothers and 88% of new fathers report experiencing intrusive thoughts about their newborn.

The birth of your child is a big day for both you and your partner. If you are familiar with the role of a doula, you know that our primary focus is on the person who is giving birth. What you may not be aware of is all the ways a doula can help the non-birthing parent.

Having a toddler is hard. Having a newborn is hard. Having a toddler AND a newborn can feel impossible. This is a difficult time in your life. You're trying to bond with your new baby all while feeling the pull of trying to still give your first baby your undivided attention. Lets explore some ways to make your days feel just a little bit easier.

Many families put great effort into and feel anxiety about what they want to include in their hospital bag. If you're a first time parent, you may feel like you need to pack up the whole nursery and bring it to the hospital along with you. While there are definitely items you will want to have with you, try not to stress too much about it. Make a list and prepare ahead of time. Being prepared will ease your mind and free up some brain space to dream about your newest family member.

When you think about a childbirth class, do you get visions of women with round bellies sitting on birth balls breathing through the words “hee, hee, hoo?” While controlled breathing can be very helpful, there’s so much more to childbirth education.