Pregnancy, Fertility & Adoption

Before we even dive deep into the topic of Cesarean sections (commonly known as C-sections), let’s call it what it is: MAJOR abdominal surgery! Yes, you heard me right, MAJOR abdominal surgery is what happens when a woman has...

Hydration needs shift during pregnancy because total body water increases by roughly 6–8 liters over the course of gestation, helping support increased blood volume, digestion, temperature regulation, and fetal development. With these heightened demands, many expecting moms wonder whether...

My husband and I weren’t in a huge hurry to get pregnant when we got married. We were “older,” but we were enjoying life. When I wasn’t getting pregnant, though, I did seek a specialist for answers. I was...

Calling All New and Expecting Moms! We couldn’t be happier that Bloom, a celebration of all things motherhood, is back! We are so excited to host our fifth annual BLOOM event online this year, so you can have access to...

I just handed my baby off to a stranger. Well, it was somewhat of a stranger. She was the daycare worker at my son’s new daycare. We've met twice before, but I still call that a stranger. Today is day...

My third baby was breech. When my OB told me that meant C-section, I told her I was sure he’d turn around in time. I went home and did all sorts of yoga poses aimed at helping him get...

There are some great child travel safety products out there, but are there any to protect unborn babies? I recently tried out a Tummy Shield™, which is a seat belt positioner to use while pregnant. The Tummy Shield™ protects the...

Baby girls are amazing! The cute dresses, the bows, the first dance recitals—the list goes on. But, boys are amazing too. I feel so much joy shopping for a cute little bow tie or taking my toddler son to...

THANK YOU, New and Expecting Moms! We are so happy to have you join our 6th annual Bloom, a celebration of all things motherhood! WE ARE YOUR MAMA TRIBE! We hope you had a  great time mingling with other moms, meeting...

My husband and I both agreed early on that we wanted to find out the sex of our baby. While I have several friends who are incredibly happy to have waited until their babies were born for the big...