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Childbirth Classes: Everything You Need to Know as a New Mom

Childbirth Classes: Everything You Need to Know as a New Mom

Childbirth can be both exciting and overwhelming. Whether you're having your first child or your fifth child, childbirth classes are a great way to ease your worries and help you...

Childbirth Classes: Everything You Need to Know as a New Mom

Childbirth can be both exciting and overwhelming. Whether you're having your first child or your fifth child, childbirth classes are a great way to ease your worries and help you feel more prepared. Childbirth classes are specifically designed to provide...

Tips for Pregnant Military Spouses from a Military Mom of Three

Tips for Pregnant Military Spouses from a Military Mom of Three

Guest post by Amy Schweizer

Congratulations! You just found out that you’re pregnant. You’re excited, nervous, and eager to share your big news with your family and friends. Then you realize that you’re a thousand...

Tips for Pregnant Military Spouses from a Military Mom of Three

Guest post by Amy Schweizer

Congratulations! You just found out that you’re pregnant. You’re excited, nervous, and eager to share your big news with your family and friends. Then you realize that you’re a thousand miles away from everyone you know and love. Your spouse...

10 Tips for the Second Trimester of Pregnancy from a Mom of Three

10 Tips for the Second Trimester of Pregnancy from a Mom of Three

Guest post by Shantel Harlin

You’ve made it through your first trimester. Congratulations! I know I’m not alone in saying the second trimester is sort of a sweet spot in pregnancy. Of course, every woman’s pregnancy is different...

10 Tips for the Second Trimester of Pregnancy from a Mom of Three

Guest post by Shantel Harlin

You’ve made it through your first trimester. Congratulations! I know I’m not alone in saying the second trimester is sort of a sweet spot in pregnancy. Of course, every woman’s pregnancy is different -- but for me, the second trimester is like a...

Finding Community

Finding Community

By Deeanne Akerson

I know a lot of moms who struggle to find community. They had a community before they had kids, but when they became mothers, things changed. Perhaps some of their...

Finding Community

By Deeanne Akerson

I know a lot of moms who struggle to find community. They had a community before they had kids, but when they became mothers, things changed. Perhaps some of their friends weren’t ready for the new dynamics. And that’s fine....

Meeting My Son: Love at First Sight

Meeting My Son: Love at First Sight

If you’ve ever been pregnant, you know that by the end of the third trimester you’re not only exhausted but also just ready to finally see this baby you’ve carried...

Meeting My Son: Love at First Sight

If you’ve ever been pregnant, you know that by the end of the third trimester you’re not only exhausted but also just ready to finally see this baby you’ve carried around inside you for so long. You want to look...

How to Create Your Birth Plan

How to Create Your Birth Plan

While labor and delivery may not always go according to plan, taking the time to think about how you want to experience the birth of your child is a great...

How to Create Your Birth Plan

While labor and delivery may not always go according to plan, taking the time to think about how you want to experience the birth of your child is a great way to start a conversation between you and your medical...