Labor & Delivery
What To Include In Your Hospital Bag If You Are Giving Birth In Winter
Kara Ferwerda - Packing your hospital bags can one of the most stressful things (besides knowing the fact that you're about to have a baby soon!) No matter if you are having a baby in the winter, spring, summer or fall you don't want to be running back and forth getting items that you forgot. Hopefully, by now you have completed your third-trimester...
Are you starting to think about birthing classes? You might have been thinking about them as well as doing your research when you first found out that you are pregnant. I was that pregnant lady! Being prepared is what I am all about! I kept thinking if birthing classes were really worth it, if we should take an in-person class or...
Are you considering doing a natural birth? Originally I had planned to have a medicated delivery because I feared the pain of childbirth. I would hear terrible stories of other women's delivery and they would leave me speechless. However, I did hear some truly amazing and empowering birth stories that inspired me. It wasn't until I was 23 weeks that I decided to...
The birth of your baby should be the most memorable, joyous, and life-changing experience. During that time you will not be wanting to spend time thinking about details or your hopes during delivery. That is why it is important to have a birth plan written out before the big day. Knowing where to start or even how to write one can...
If you are planning on taking a birthing class or have taken one already a very common question that is asked is “How to manage labor pains at home.” This is a very good question for those who don’t want to rush to the hospital right away. I endured 36 hours of labor and I tell you what. It was...
Chances are you are getting pretty anxious as you get closer to your due date. You have been dreaming the past few months of meeting your little one and now you are closer than ever! Check out The Ultimate Third Trimester Checklist to make sure you have everything you need. Hopefully, by now you have stocked up on baby gear, decorated the...