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10 Questions to Ask When Interviewing a Midwife
When searching for a midwife to assist you during one of life’s most transformative experiences, asking the right interview questions is key. Whether you’re expecting your first child or planning a subsequent pregnancy, finding a skilled and compassionate midwife can make a world of difference in your birthing journey. To help you make an informed… Continue reading
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Best Natural Diaper Rash Cream for Baby’s Sensitive Skin
Diaper rash is a common issue that most babies experience at some point. My go-to diaper rash cream is Earth Mama Organics Diaper Balm, which is a natural and soothing solution for baby’s sensitive bum. Check out my code for 10% off your first order! Continue reading
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How Much Does a Home Birth Cost?
Home birth has gained popularity in recent years due to its emphasis on comfort, personalization and a more natural birthing experience. We chose to have a home birth for a variety of reasons. While many expectant parents are drawn to the idea of giving birth in the comfort of their own homes, it’s important to dive… Continue reading
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3 Lifestyle Upgrades to Optimize Your Preconception Health
In order to create the best environment for a healthy baby to grow and thrive, some prep work is necessary. There are plenty of small steps you can take today to set your body up for success before ever trying to conceive. Let’s talk about three lifestyle upgrades you can make to optimize your preconception… Continue reading
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What You Can Do To Reduce the Risk of Perineal Tears During Childbirth
Is there anything that sounds more painful than tearing down there during childbirth? As if the intensity of labor wasn’t enough to think about and prepare for, us mamas have to worry about the possibility of healing from a vaginal tear after it’s all said and done. Yikes! Although tearing can be common for first-time… Continue reading
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Do These 3 Things for an Easier Postpartum Transition
While I had an enjoyable pregnancy, postpartum was a rude awakening. That’s why I’m so thankful I put several things in place that I knew I’d be so glad I did for my postpartum self. Here are three things you can do to set yourself up for success and make the postpartum transition a little… Continue reading
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Five Reasons to Consider a Home Birth as a First-Time Mom
So, why home birth? First, let me start off by saying that home birth is not for everyone. Some women have no desire to have a home birth and feel safer in a hospital setting, and there’s nothing wrong with that as long as they’re happy with that choice. Also, some women have to birth… Continue reading
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How to Increase Milk Supply — Tips From an Exclusive Pumper
Piggy-backing off my previous post, My Breastfeeding Story + Exclusive Pumping Tips, I want to share what helped me boost my milk supply after Andrew’s NICU stay and build a freezer stock of hundreds of ounces of breastmilk. Continue reading
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My Breastfeeding Story + Best Tips for Exclusive Pumping
I’m excited to share my breastfeeding and exclusive pumping story and some tips that may be game changers for any current or future exclusive pumping moms out there. My hope is that someone (maybe you) can gain something from my experience. Continue reading
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Our NICU Experience After a Successful Home Birth
While we enjoy and frequently reflect on Andrew’s home birth, this next part is not a time we love thinking back on. In fact, it was still difficult to write and relive that time in my mind even though it happened six months ago. It was such an unexpected thing and because of that we… Continue reading
About jill
Hey there! I’m Jill. I’m a Tennessee native, wife and first-time mom. Before I became pregnant with my first baby I set out to learn all that I could about preconception health, home birth, and postpartum. I was fascinated by what I learned! My goal in sharing this information is to equip current and future mamas with helpful resources to love their pregnancy, prep their bodies and minds for labor, know their birth options, and self-advocate. I’m so glad you’re here! Photo by Sarah Michelle Photography
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