Like many birth stories mine did not go as planned. For starters I ended up having preeclampsia which came on very suddenly. Although this was a scary thing to deal with at the time, my doula helped me and my husband immensely through the entire labor and delivery. I'm so thankful we hired her to be at our side through every weird pregnancy question to the exhausting labor and delivery.
You've taken the test and it's positive! Congratulations! But now, you're starting to feel not so great. Here's everything to expect in the first trimester.
Diapers and Wipes, Diaper Rash Cream, Swaddles ...
The Elvie Stride is a wearable breast pump. This is what attracted me to this product in the first place. I did a lot of research trying to determine what would be the best breast pump as a first time mom. It was important to me to be able to still be active and pump.
There are so many breast pumps on the market, but choosing the right breast pump for you will take a bit of research. A general rule of thumb is you want a hospital grade pump.
Newborns are surprisingly noisy. Apart from the obvious crying, newborns make a lot of curious, and unexpected noises, especially while they are sleeping.
Breastfeeding is tremendously beneficial for both mother and baby, but sometimes it does not come as naturally as one might think.
A doula is essentially a birth coach. Doula's do not have formal medical training and cannot perform any medical interventions or tasks.
Congratulations! You just had your baby! Now, you're focusing on healing your body and getting to know your new baby. There are a few things that you will need in your postpartum kit that will not only give you some comfort, but help you heal during what can be a sensitive time.
