One of the weirdest pregnancy symptoms I experienced was butt hiccups. It was a bit terrifying at first but knowing that it was nothing to worry about really eased my mind. Although it didn’t make me any more comfortable when they happened!
Five-day baby prep crash course to get you ready for a new baby As an expecting mom, finding all the things you need to do to prepare for your new baby can feel super overwhelming. From surviving the first trimester to registering for your baby, pregnancy is a lot. Combine that with the seemingly never-ending…
How to afford unpaid maternity leave: top tips to prepare for unpaid leave If you’re thinking about taking time off after you have a baby and want a plan to survive an unpaid maternity leave, this post is for you. Whether you’re looking at two weeks or two years without a salary, there are some…
I’ve written a few posts about maternity leave, most recently my rant on the state of maternity leave in the U.S, and how challenging it can be while you’re actually out on leave. It’s no one’s idea of a vacation. Now that we’re expecting baby #2 I had to think long and hard about my…
I wanted to get this down because I need to know that I’m not the only one freaking out about pregnancy – even though it was my second child. And I wanted to put my thoughts out there so you know if you feel this way, you’re not alone. And that it does get better….
For many of you this is your first birth and you’re looking into all your options, or you may have stumbled here because your first birth didn’t go as you expected and you’re seeking different options for the second time around. There are many reasons for looking into a doula, and understanding the facts and…