I know I'm supposed to tell you my med-free birth was a beautiful, inspiring experience. That this is what I wanted when I walked through those hospital doors and that my baby and I are so much better for...
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We were grown-ups when we got married. In fact, we’d been grown up for several years when we found each other and fell in love. Since we were a little...
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My first labor was called a precipitous labor. Fortunately in that case, I was already in the hospital for observation when my water broke and contractions started. She was born...
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So, my babies all have big heads. And because my firstborn has a particularly large noggin, we headed down the road of induction when it seemed like our bouncing baby...
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Having babies is life changing. There isn't anyone that could argue me out of that fact. You are changed forever. The birth of each one of my kids...
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I was ready. The nursery was decorated, the car seat was installed, and my research was complete. But then I got Bell’s Palsy during my 38th week of pregnancy and...
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It was Wednesday, July 17, 2019. I was 36 and a half weeks pregnant with my first child, a baby girl. My husband was heading into his last day of...
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In November 2019, I found out I was pregnant with my second child. I was labeled as a high-risk pregnancy due to being diagnosed with chronic Crohn’s-Colitis, an anti-inflammatory disease...
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The familiar wave of nausea had hit me hard. I crawled back in bed only to find myself huddled in the bathroom once again five minutes later. I had one...
1 in 8 couples is impacted by infertility.
As women, we spend our whole young lives being warned about getting pregnant, discussions on virginity, unplanned/unwanted pregnancy, abstinence—it seems like a baby is literally going to drop out of the...
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When you’re trying to conceive, much of the focus is understandably on tracking when you’re ovulating and when to have sex. While these things are important for a successful pregnancy,...
Before our daughter was born, as a first-time parents, my husband and I were constantly being asked about how we were going to parent our child. Questions like, “So do you plan on breastfeeding?” or “Will you put her...
I take my job as meal train conductor very seriously. But despite my vigilant efforts, my friend and her new baby ended up in a bit of a saucy situation. Without any regard to what others were already bringing, her...
After I did my first #kcmctakeovertuesday, I was asked so many questions about our journey to becoming parents and starting a family as a same-sex couple. I wanted to share our story for those who didn’t feel like they...
Bloom :: An Event for New and Expectant Moms is almost here! We've been busy planning a special evening for you - while you're safe at home.
Here are just a few reasons you'll want to invest this time for yourself...