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 …
During pregnancy there are many things to do. But try to take some time and enjoy your new journey! It really does go by fast!!! Allow others to help: This can be hard to do and it may be the first time for some of you that you actually reach out to others for help. …
I felt very nervous, excited, and a little scared for my first c-section (like any other new mama). However, being a Labor Nurse I somewhat knew what to expect. Many of the things that I have heard you might feel were actually true!! My cesarean section was planned due to my son growing large for …
There are many things to do during your pregnancy. Here are my top 7… 1.Keep a journal: Writing down your pregnancy adventure or writing a letter to you new baby with your hopes and dreams together! This is very similar to the Journal that I had and absolutely LOVED!! It had everything I wanted in …
When you get a cervical exam there is a couple of things you should know. The first thing is, it can be somewhat uncomfortable. But remember the more you tighten the harder it is for the doctor or nurse to complete the exam. So, try to stay as relaxed as possible. Secondly, the exam can …
First Trimester: (At 4 weeks gestation) The heart, brain, and arms & legs start to form. You baby is now an embryo. (8 weeks gestation) Your baby’s heart starts to beat regular and the umbilical cord is now visible. The major organs, external body structures, fingers & toes start to form. Your baby is now …
What is Baby-Friendly? And why is that important when you are choosing a hospital to deliver at? Baby-Friendly is a global initiative started by the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children’s Fund in the early 90’s. Here in the United States we have our own specific goals for Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiatives. In 2007, …
I have such a love for Breastfeeding! It is definitely hard work….but totally worth it! 🙂 I am currently at 12 months of Breastfeeding my sweet Hugo! In fact, that “Tree of Life” Photo is my sweet boy that I edited!! Anyways…here are my Top 10 Reasons to Breastfeed! 1 Breastfeeding promotes the process of …