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Second time around: The birth of Nolan
At 36 weeks and two days, on December 12, it was like every other day. I was at the table with my son, Josiah (or Little [...]
Rapid labor: The birth of Josslyn Lenore
I had my weekly checkup on a Wednesday morning before I went into work at the lab. I had had a fun-filled pregnancy thus far, [...]
Fluid check
Flow chart During pregnancy, a mom-to-be’s circulatory system goes through rapid and dramatic changes, says Oliver W. Jones, MD, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist in Denver. Blood volume [...]
The great wait: The birth of Arabella
I had a great pregnancy with Arabella. It was my first pregnancy, and I was a little nervous—but so excited! My doctor said all [...]
Double the fun: The birth of Regina and Eli
On June 13, 2014, I was driving to work with my 3-year-old son, Matheo. I was working as a teacher in the same school/daycare [...]
Step right up: The birth of Daisy
I love telling this story because it was such a beautiful labor—and nothing like my first one. I went into labor the night after my [...]
Through fire and water: The birth of Aaron James
I was prepared to meet our baby on April 27 or after. At 38 weeks, I saw no signs of labor, so I was [...]
Think back
Weight around As your sprout grows, your burgeoning bump pulls your center of gravity forward. This usually results in an arched back and a tilted [...]
Prevent varicose veins
During pregnancy, women are particularly susceptible to developing varicose veins for a variety of reasons, including increased blood volume, pressure in the leg veins and [...]
Prepping for conception
More often than not, the quest toward motherhood includes a few unplanned bumps, but for some women, the difficulties start with the first step: [...]
Worth a shot
Mom’s immunity is passed on to baby during pregnancy, so the vaccines you receive will protect your wee one, too. Follow these recommendations from the [...]
Home remedy: The birth of Fanon
Towards the end of the summer, I dreamt of being at the beach in the clearest water with little minnows swimming all around me. I was [...]
Restrictive behaviors
If you’ll be delivering baby in a hospital, there will likely be some rules and regulations by which you’ll have to abide. There might [...]
Hurry down: The birth of Brooklin
In April I had found out I was expecting a little baby! I got so excited, but I did not know what I was in [...]
How we survived: The birth of Jackson
What I remember, I remember in flashes. They are bright and distinct and some are so visceral they rend open my heart. Even now, I [...]
A betting game: The birth of Declan
On my last day of work, which was just a little over a week before my due date, my husband Adam drove me to [...]
Baby Delight Snuggle Nest Surround
The first thing I noticed about the Snuggle Nest Surround was how compact it is! It is so lightweight and easily foldable, which means [...]
Second time around: The birth of Nolan
At 36 weeks and two days, on December 12, it was like every other day. I was at the table with my son, Josiah (or Little [...]
Rapid labor: The birth of Josslyn Lenore
I had my weekly checkup on a Wednesday morning before I went into work at the lab. I had had a fun-filled pregnancy thus far, [...]
Fluid check
Flow chart During pregnancy, a mom-to-be’s circulatory system goes through rapid and dramatic changes, says Oliver W. Jones, MD, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist in Denver. Blood volume [...]
The great wait: The birth of Arabella
I had a great pregnancy with Arabella. It was my first pregnancy, and I was a little nervous—but so excited! My doctor said all [...]
Double the fun: The birth of Regina and Eli
On June 13, 2014, I was driving to work with my 3-year-old son, Matheo. I was working as a teacher in the same school/daycare [...]
Step right up: The birth of Daisy
I love telling this story because it was such a beautiful labor—and nothing like my first one. I went into labor the night after my [...]
Through fire and water: The birth of Aaron James
I was prepared to meet our baby on April 27 or after. At 38 weeks, I saw no signs of labor, so I was [...]
Think back
Weight around As your sprout grows, your burgeoning bump pulls your center of gravity forward. This usually results in an arched back and a tilted [...]
Prevent varicose veins
During pregnancy, women are particularly susceptible to developing varicose veins for a variety of reasons, including increased blood volume, pressure in the leg veins and [...]
Prepping for conception
More often than not, the quest toward motherhood includes a few unplanned bumps, but for some women, the difficulties start with the first step: [...]
Worth a shot
Mom’s immunity is passed on to baby during pregnancy, so the vaccines you receive will protect your wee one, too. Follow these recommendations from the [...]
Home remedy: The birth of Fanon
Towards the end of the summer, I dreamt of being at the beach in the clearest water with little minnows swimming all around me. I was [...]
Restrictive behaviors
If you’ll be delivering baby in a hospital, there will likely be some rules and regulations by which you’ll have to abide. There might [...]
Hurry down: The birth of Brooklin
In April I had found out I was expecting a little baby! I got so excited, but I did not know what I was in [...]
How we survived: The birth of Jackson
What I remember, I remember in flashes. They are bright and distinct and some are so visceral they rend open my heart. Even now, I [...]
A betting game: The birth of Declan
On my last day of work, which was just a little over a week before my due date, my husband Adam drove me to [...]
Baby Delight Snuggle Nest Surround
The first thing I noticed about the Snuggle Nest Surround was how compact it is! It is so lightweight and easily foldable, which means [...]
