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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...
28 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know
You’re one week into the third trimester. Only 12 or so weeks left until you meet your baby. If you haven’t done so, you might want to schedule a childbirth...
28 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know
You’re one week into the third trimester. Only 12 or so weeks left until you meet your baby. If you haven’t done so, you might want to schedule a childbirth class and a tour of the facilities where you’ll be...
What (Not) to Pack in Your Hospital Bag
One of the final steps in preparing for your new arrival is packing your hospital bag. There are quite a few things that you may think you’ll use during your hospital...
What (Not) to Pack in Your Hospital Bag
One of the final steps in preparing for your new arrival is packing your hospital bag. There are quite a few things that you may think you’ll use during your hospital stay but will probably stay in your bag the entire...
For Our Covid Babies. For My Supernova.
In the summer of 2021, my first child was born. She came into the world wide-eyed and ready. The night she was born, I held her, my whole body shaking...
For Our Covid Babies. For My Supernova.
In the summer of 2021, my first child was born. She came into the world wide-eyed and ready. The night she was born, I held her, my whole body shaking after what had been an intensely traumatic birthing experience.
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Breastfeeding in the Time of Coronavirus
As cities and states adjust restrictions around COVID-19, I wanted to share the most up-to-date information regarding COVID-19’s impact on pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. As an RN and IBCLC, I thought...
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Breastfeeding in the Time of Coronavirus
As cities and states adjust restrictions around COVID-19, I wanted to share the most up-to-date information regarding COVID-19’s impact on pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. As an RN and IBCLC, I thought it would be helpful to compile some opinions from leading...
10 Must-Ask Questions for Your Hospital Tour: Advice from a Labor and Delivery Nurse
As a labor and delivery nurse and the face behind Mommy Labor Nurse, guest blogger Liesel Teen is all about informed and empowered births: "Birth is my thing, and I just love...
10 Must-Ask Questions for Your Hospital Tour: Advice from a Labor and Delivery Nurse
As a labor and delivery nurse and the face behind Mommy Labor Nurse, guest blogger Liesel Teen is all about informed and empowered births: "Birth is my thing, and I just love helping mamas have a better birth experience. Today I want...
Who’s Who in Maternity Care: An Introduction to the Health Care Professionals You'll Meet During Pregnancy
From your first prenatal visit to your post-delivery appointments, you’ll likely meet a number of health care professionals who will monitor your health, check your baby’s progress, and provide support...
Who’s Who in Maternity Care: An Introduction to the Health Care Professionals You'll Meet During Pregnancy
From your first prenatal visit to your post-delivery appointments, you’ll likely meet a number of health care professionals who will monitor your health, check your baby’s progress, and provide support during and after labor. These incredible people are instrumental in...
KB Moms Share: Stories from Our Labor Days
In honor of Labor Day (and because we absolutely love birth stories), we're sharing stories from our own deliveries. From barely making it to the hospital to laboring for four...
KB Moms Share: Stories from Our Labor Days
In honor of Labor Day (and because we absolutely love birth stories), we're sharing stories from our own deliveries. From barely making it to the hospital to laboring for four days, from home births to inductions, from two amniotic sacs...
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...
Creating a Birth Plan for Induction
Welcoming your baby into the world is a special event, no matter how it happens. Whether you're planning to be induced or you want to be prepared "just in case,"...
Creating a Birth Plan for Induction
Welcoming your baby into the world is a special event, no matter how it happens. Whether you're planning to be induced or you want to be prepared "just in case," our Induction Goals Checklist is a great way to start...
Creating a Birth Plan
Welcoming your baby into the world is a special event, no matter how it happens. Our Birth Goals Checklist is a great way to start the conversation with your partner...
Creating a Birth Plan
Welcoming your baby into the world is a special event, no matter how it happens. Our Birth Goals Checklist is a great way to start the conversation with your partner and medical team about how you'd like to experience the...
Five ACOG Recommendations for Limiting Intervention during Birth
The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recently updated their recommendations to limit intervention during birth. Since these recommendations were released, natural birth advocates have been talking about the impact these changes...
Five ACOG Recommendations for Limiting Intervention during Birth
The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recently updated their recommendations to limit intervention during birth. Since these recommendations were released, natural birth advocates have been talking about the impact these changes will have on women’s experiences in birth. We’re thrilled with...
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