When you have children, you are immediately hit with a sense of joy and affection. Something so small and miraculous will need you to survive, depend on you for all of its needs; that little life you created will need to be taught how to survive in the world and the ins-and-outs of society. In…
Parenting is the most significant undertaking in one’s life, one that requires a lot of dedication and hard work.
If you’re struggling to conceive, you could be making some mistakes without even realizing it. You need to be not only physically, but mentally prepared when trying for a baby. These are the mistakes you could be making: Failing To Make A Note Of Your Most Fertile Periods Making sure you’re trying during your most…
While many couples struggle a lot when trying to conceive, but, there are several ways in which the chances of conceiving can be augmented. A woman gets a very short span of time every month, when she is able to conceive and get pregnant. If you miss these days, then you have to wait for…
Some pregnancies happen without planning. But for couples who are ready to become parents, myriad strategies exist to ensure that the process of conceiving is as effective and stress-free as possible. From maintaining a healthy diet to visiting the doctor, both men and women can take steps to make sure their fertility is at its…
As a doula, one of the most common early pregnancy complaints that I hear (aside of just being flat out tired all the time) is that moms hate taking prenatal vitamins because they make them sick in some form or fashion. Whether it’s heightened morning sickness or constipation, sometimes, prenatal vitamins seem like they’re doing…
It’s been almost a year and a half since we moved to Mont Belvieu, Texas, which is a bit of a secluded town on the outskirts of Baytown – East of Houston. When we moved this way, I was terrified that I would not find a pediatrician that went a long with our wishes for…
When I think of purchasing items for baby, the first thing that always comes to my mind is “How much is this going to cost me?” Not too long ago, I read about a family who hired a certified baby planner (Did you even know there is such a thing? I didn’t!), and because they…
So, you’ve decided you want to be a doula? That’s great! Now what? You ask. What is a doula? A doula is a professional, experienced, and trained non-medical assistant who provides physical, emotional and informed choice support in prenatal care and support, during childbirth and during the postpartum period. A birth doula offers continuous care…
The Big Latch On is this weekend, and the Houston area locations are being held on Saturday, August 3rd. This year, we decided to attach The Big Latch On to Houston’s first annual Natural Parenting Expo! As part of the registration, participants were asked the following question: The Big Latch On was created to help…