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…
Breastfeeding is a rewarding but challenging journey. For that reason, it isn’t uncommon to encounter breastfeeding problems along the way. Every woman, every baby, and every circumstance is different, so no breastfeeding story is ever the same. However, there are common breastfeeding problems that affect breastfeeding moms across the world. Knowing what to do when…
Parades and fireworks are exciting for many people, but for babies with sensitive hearing, they can be overwhelming. It’s not uncommon for infants to get scared or upset when things get loud, and that can quickly turn a fun outing into a rough day. Audiologists generally say infants should be around noise levels below 85…
If you are pregnant with your second child or are looking to be, you might be wondering, “How will my second pregnancy be different than my first?“ Well, rest assured it is never a dull moment in the life of a human carrier. All women are different and experience all sorts of different pregnancy symptoms…
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…
Note from Erin at Blunders in Babyland: It’s hard to get through pregnancy when you can barely walk. Everyone knows that aches and pains come hand-in-hand with pregnancy. But one incredibly common ailment (that many women suffer from and isn’t regularly discussed) is plantar fasciitis. Mama, if you think you’re dealing with this condition, I…