Category Archives: pregnancy

A Healthy Baby is NOT All That Matters.

A healthy baby is not all that matters. You matter, and your prenatal and postpartum experiences are important.

Collecting Colostrum Before Your Birth

Consider collecting colostrum (the earliest form of breastmilk) before your baby is born. Here are some tips!

Five Things You Don’t Have To Share About Your Pregnancy / Birth / Baby

Sharing is caring, content is king, pics or it didn’t happen. How do new parents navigate what to share about their pregnancies, births, and parenting choices? 

Pregnant at the Office: The First Trimester

You feel like crap *and* you’re bursting with excitement *and* you want to hide it for 40+ hours a week. Does this sound like a day in your life?

After the Due Date: The 40+ Weeks Club

Your due date came and went and you’re still so very pregnant. CONGRATS! You’re now a card carrying member of the 40+ Weeks Club. Here’s what it’s like.

I’m So Glad April the Pregnant Giraffe Doesn’t Have Wi-Fi

If April the Pregnant Giraffe logged into Facebook right now, she’d know her uterus has gone viral and I’m guessing she’d be a bit perturbed.

Annie’s Birth Story

Annie’s #REALTALK Birth Story

Fear of Childbirth and How to Cope

If you have a fear of childbirth, you’re not alone. Here are some tips and resources for coping with and even overcoming your fear.

When Should I Call My Doctor or Midwife in Labour?

Early labour, timing contractions, checking in with your care provider and going to the hospital.

Introducing: #REALTALK Birth Stories

Sharing experiences to inspire, comfort, inform and encourage. Connecting as mothers, as fathers, as parents. #REALTALK Birth Stories