Photo credit: https://www.staceylorrainebirthphotography.com/  Knowing what to pack for your hospital or birthing center delivery can be tricky, especially when you don’t want to forget anything important or unnecessarily overpack. Fortunately, after a delivery with no complications, hospitals will likely discharge a surrogate and the new family in less than 48 hours.…

Knowing what to pack for your hospital or birthing center delivery can be tricky, especially when you don’t want to over or under pack. Fortunately, after a delivery with no complications, hospitals will likely discharge a surrogate and the new family in less than 48 hours. Though, it is still…

Welcoming a baby into this world starts with making sure they are healthy after being born. But once the baby is ready to come home, it’s important to be prepared with all of the necessary gear to take care of your baby during these early months. Buying brand new baby…

What is Cord Blood and why is it important? Cord Blood is the blood that remains in the placenta and umbilical cord after your baby is born and is usually discarded as medical waste. Cord Blood is a rich source of stem cells that are the building blocks of our…

Bonding With Baby: Before Birth Parents and children share a deep, emotional bond. This bond is what makes a parent’s instincts kick in, to care for and protect their child. This is extremely important for the child’s sense of worth and self-esteem. Building this bond is vital, and usually begins…

Be Prepared for Postpartum Cooking Challenges Most of us wonder what challenges postpartum will bring us and how we can make the transition easier. In my childbirth classes we talk about postpartum preparation, and one of the biggest things we can do to prepare is to make sure our new family…