If you’re looking for natural birth tips, chances are you already know the incredible benefits a non-medicated birth can give you and your baby. Research has found that babies born without medical interventions have increased oxygen, more efficient immune systems and breastfeeding capabilities, and bond with their mothers more quickly. But sometimes, especially when you…
When your baby won’t sleep, no one in the house is happy. You’re exhausted, your baby is exhausted, your partner and other children are exhausted too. Most people expect sketchy nighttime sleep during the newborn phase. But what about 4-6 months later and you’re still getting 2 hours of sleep? Sleep isn’t a privilege, it’s…
A new mom’s worst fear is not being able to produce enough milk. So, suffering from an overactive letdown is probably the last thing you expected. As a new mom, an overactive letdown, or forceful letdown, was the bane of my existence. Between the constant messes, my baby’s gas, and public leaking humiliations, it was…
Italian names for girls are sweet, rich with tradition and history, and roll off the tongue like honey. If you have Italian roots, chances are you want your daughter to share in that heritage. So, in this post, we’re going to look at some popular and unique Italian girl names. The idea is to give…
When my midwife told me that my daughter was breech, I was given three options: plan a c-section, turn the baby with an ECV, or flip my baby naturally. A breech delivery was not even on the table. A vaginal breech delivery is somewhat of a taboo term, especially in the US. There are several…
Looking for cute southern names for boys? Since moving to the South, I’ve fallen in love with the beautiful, unique names I’ve heard here! This list of old southern boy names goes over some of my favorite monikers I’ve heard in the Carolinas and researched from archives! Whether you’re planning on raising a country boy…