Tag 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!

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.

Makeup Doula

I thought I knew what a doula was until mine helped me fix my makeup.

Annie’s Birth Story

Annie’s #REALTALK Birth Story

What She Said: Motherhood and Mental Health

I asked real mothers about their mental health struggles, and this is what they said.

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.

Cat’s Birth Story

Cat’s #REALTALK Birth Story

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.