I very vividly remember my 36 week prenatal visit. My swollen ankles were propped up on my midwife’s chair while my pudgy hands clutched my three—yes, three—page birth plan. I wanted an all-natural birth. No meds, lavender diffuser, yoga music, birthing ball, the works. My midwife assured me that the birthing center would help out…
Two months. I can’t tell you how many times I considered giving up breastfeeding during that time. The teeth-grinding pain when my daughter nursed, her obvious frustration, and the constant battle between an overactive letdown and low milk supply had removed any joy from the act of breastfeeding. I spent the majority of it wondering…
Whether you’re a new or veteran stay-at-home mom, sometimes the daily grind can get downright discouraging. Your kids are ungrateful, the messes are unending, and despite his best intentions, your husband’s lack of understanding leaves you lonely and underappreciated. Sometimes you just need a little inspiration to keep going. You need that extra push to…
Back pain and pregnancy seem to go together like peas and carrots. It can ruin your sleep, make your third trimester a living hell, and can completely diminish your whole prenatal experience. As I’m updating this post, I’m actually pregnant with my second. After dealing with lower back, hip, and sciatica pain during both pregnancies,…
When I found out that my baby was breech at 36 weeks, the doctor laid three options out for me: figure out a way to turn my baby naturally, schedule a c-section, or undergo an external cephalic version (ECV). I tried to weigh the benefits and disadvantage of this procedure. Is an ECV worth it?…
Written by a mom of two breech babies, this post answers the question: what is a breech baby and shares other facts you need to know. If you’re reading this post, you’ve either been told by your provider that your baby is breech or you suspect your baby might be. Either way, you’re looking for…