Not sure if you want an epidural or not? Here are some evidence-based downsides to weigh: 1 – Posterior Babies Evidence shows that more babies are posterior when moms have epidurals. That leads to long
Today is my sixth baby’s birthday! Here are six things that led to his gentle, painless birthing: #1 – I Embraced My Power Labor and birth are POWERFUL… …and those strong contractions are YOUR power.
The last thing you want during childbirth is to have someone’s fingers poking inside you! Here’s how to track labor without a vaginal exam: #1 – Watch the Red (and Purple) Line Midwife Anne Frye
One of the most festive holidays of the summer is just a week away! Not only is the 4th of July a celebration of our country, but it is also a time to get together with friends
When the cold weather sets in, you may start to worry that your little one isn’t warm enough. When babies get cold during the night, they can wake up due to the discomfort –
I’ve always hated the “advice” that once you have kids, you can’t enjoy the things you did before. So you “better enjoy life now before you no longer can.” This has always bothered me, yet
If you want to start your new life with your newborn baby on a peaceful, well-rested note, swaddling is a great choice! Why swaddle baby, you ask? For hundreds, if not thousands of years, swaddling
Pregnancy can be one of the most exciting times in a parent’s life. Unfortunately, for many, it can also bring a lot of challenges and anxieties. For me, I always struggled with pregnancy. From feeling
Falling back to sleep after an unexpected wake-up can be challenging even for adults, so how do babies self soothe? There are a few self-soothing baby techniques that you may notice your baby using
