Hello Friends! I’m so excited to announce my newest project. I have been working on this since the start of the pandemic. Today, I released my first on-line class… Childbirth Education! I have taught this class for many years in person but I decided to create my own on-line class for you all! In this …
Hey Mamas! I just wanted to take some time to talk to you all about the New Willow Breast Pump…. (Willow Go) new Willow Go I had a Willow Pump with Hugo and I have nothing but wonderful things to say about this pump and company! Yes it is a little pricey compared to other …
Packing a bag for the Hospital can be very overwhelming! Trust me, I know from experience! I was definitely an over packer. (But that’s nothing new) lol I packed several blue (for boy) duffle bags and my poor hunny and parents had to carry those bags in and out of the hospital for me! Next …
There are a lot of questions that come to mind when preparing for the delivery of your new baby. Choosing a Hospital can become an added stress when thinking about where to deliver your baby at… Here are a few questions to ask at the Hospital you plan to delivery. 1. Does your Doctor have …
It’s important to know your options for pain relief during labor! I have seen a lot of moms that have the intention of going natural but have never felt labor pains before, never educated themselves on pain options, and now they aren’t sure what to do!! They can’t “take the pain” anymore but are having …
I am so excited to introduce you to my eBook about Breastfeeding!! “All About That Latch- The Ultimate Guide to Breastfeeding your Newborn” Breastfeeding can be stressful and difficult for most moms. However, I believe it can be much easier with the proper latch! This book is special to me as a Labor Nurse and …
It can be very overwhelming when you first arrive to your doctor’s office for you first prenatal appointment and you see all of the lab tubes that need to be drawn for your prenatal blood work. However, it is very important that all of this is completed. Here is a little information about each of …
Traveling during pregnancy can sometimes be tricky. Here are just a few tips that may help you. But please be sure to ask your physician or nurse midwife any specific questions you may have. Because everyone’s pregnancy is different and you may have high risk needs that won’t allow you to travel at all during …
Take your Prenatal Vitamin Daily Dr. Stockwell’s Prenatals have so much to offer! They are non-GMO, gluten-free, sugar-free, vegan, and Kosher On average you only need (approximately) an extra 300 calories a day. After the second trimester. Plan healthy meals. Eating smaller, more frequent meals rather larger meals. Remember you are NOT eating for two….(meaning not eating twice …
Newborns can have many different appearances when they are first born. Here are a few of the most common appearances to look for… Vernix: is the waxy substance, produced by the baby’s oil glands, that coats the skin of your newborn. This waxy film covers the baby’s skin to keep it supple in the amniotic …