The journey of postpartum mental health is one that remains unnecessarily shrouded in silence and shame, despite affecting up to 1 in 5 new mothers. In this guide, I'll share…
I've supported countless women through perineal healing after childbirth. Whether you're nursing tender stitches from a tear that happened during delivery or recovering from an episiotomy, please know this: your…
As a mother of five and a midwife with over 20 years of experience, I've witnessed thousands of postpartum journeys. If there's one thing I've learned, it's that postpartum recovery…
After raising five beautiful children of my own and supporting hundreds of families through my 20+ years as a midwife, I've heard countless parents reflect on their journey with those…
Having welcomed five little ones of my own and guided hundreds of families through pregnancy and early parenthood over my 20+ years as a midwife, I've seen firsthand how easy…
Having raised five wonderful children and spent over twenty years guiding families as a midwife, I've discovered that well-chosen accessories can elevate your stroller from basic baby transportation to an…
As a mother of five and a midwife with over two decades of experience, I've walked alongside countless women through the beautiful journey of childbirth. Understanding the labor process can…
As your due date approaches, preparing your hospital bag becomes a tangible step toward meeting your little one. After supporting thousands of birthing mothers as a midwife and delivering five…
Those magical flutters you first felt in the second trimester have likely transformed into more decisive kicks, rolls, and jabs as your pregnancy has progressed. Now that you've entered the…
Those final weeks of pregnancy bring a unique mix of excitement, anticipation, and yes—a healthy dose of nervousness! As someone who's not only guided thousands of women through this special…
The second trimester is often called the "honeymoon phase" of pregnancy—morning sickness subsides, energy returns, and you're not yet carrying the full weight of a third-trimester belly. However, for many…
The second trimester of pregnancy is often called the "golden period" for good reason. As someone who's not only guided thousands of women through pregnancy as a midwife but also…
When that pregnancy test shows positive, sleep might be the last thing on your mind—until suddenly, it's all you can think about! Whether you're tossing and turning at 3 AM…
There I was, six weeks pregnant with my third child, standing in the kitchen as my husband cooked his specialty pasta sauce—a meal I normally adored. Suddenly, the smell hit…
When I was pregnant with my twins—my fourth and fifth babies—staying properly hydrated felt like a full-time job! Between the morning sickness and running after my older children, I had…
Those first three months of pregnancy can be filled with so much excitement, anxiety, and—let's be honest—misinformation! As both a mama who's been through five pregnancies myself and a midwife…