Pregnancy + Postpartum

What are they thinking??? Over the last 6 months or so, I've asked myself this question countless times. And even though I am now able to laugh it off and not worry about it as much, I am not ashamed...

We all know someone who is or has struggled with infertility and we know it is a tough road. So, what do couples do when they are at a crossroads on the path to having children? About 10% (6.1 million)...

Five years ago, I joined a camp of mothers that I had assumed I’d never join. It was a camp that many of my friends—even my sister and my own mom—were already in, yet I had understood it little...

For years the daily conversation my husband and I had revolved around what to have for dinner or what TV show to watch on any given night. Lately, things are just a little different in our house. Recently, our conversations have...

This is the final post in my three-part series on how you can help grieving moms. This final post deals specifically with practical ideas for helping. Catch up on my series by reading Part 1 and Part 2. Be in Charge Several...

Today's post is sponsored by the Central Iowa Doula Association. We are honored to have such an amazing group of women in our community!These ladies have a heart for our community and we can't wait for you to learn...

We have all had babies or know of someone that has had a baby. Those first few weeks can be tiresome, overwhelming, confusing and even painful. I know how that feels, and I also know how it feels to...

Spring is a season of sentimentality for me. With my firstborn’s and my own birthdays in March, and Mother’s Day, the twins’ birthday, and the closing of another school year in May, spring always gives me plenty of special...

I know recovering after childbirth is different for everyone, but I thought it would be fun to share some of my experience. So, here it is. The Good: *This seems self-explanatory. A sweet, innocent babe in your arms... how much better...

PRENATAL DANCE is the first prenatal dance workout of its kind created by professional dancer/instructor/choreographer Menina Fortunato. This comprehensive full body dance workout includes a complete warm-up with toning exercises and stretches focusing on arms, core, hips, butt and legs. The...