Essential Oils for Nausea and Morning Sickness
Ok, so let’s talk nausea! Everyone and every pregnancy is different when it comes to nausea—some of you might be queasy off and on for a few hours, while others wonder why it isn’t called “all day...
View ArticleYear in the Life Documentary Photography with Heather Gallagher
This past year I had the amazing privilege of getting to work with Heather Gallagher to document our family from the end of my pregnancy through Harvey’s first birthday. I love that Heather offers this...
View ArticleHow to Design a Montessori Room for Your Baby
All three of our kids have attended Montessori or Montessori-based preschools and we love the minimalistic and practical approach to toys (or works), furniture, and daily rhythms. When we were planning...
View ArticleAnti-Racist Books for Babies & Toddlers
If you’re wondering if it’s “too early” to introduce your kids to anti-racism, studies show kids notice race as early as preschool. And studies have shown parents’ silence on racism actually reinforces...
View ArticleResources and Support for Black Maternal Health
NPR reports that, “Black women in the United States are 243 percent more likely than white women to die of pregnancy or childbirth related causes. There’s evidence that shows this gap is caused by the...
View ArticleHow to Get a Free Breast Pump Through Insurance
You may know that thanks to the Affordable Care Act of 2010, breast pumps are covered by most health insurance companies for free. But, you may also know that dealing with your insurance company for...
View ArticleWhat it Means to Count Baby’s Kicks
This is a guest post from Grace Greene, Count the Kicks Mississippi Ambassador, who also shared her experience in episode 512 of The Birth Hour. My son is what Count the Kicks calls a “baby save.” He...
View ArticleWho’s Who on the Labor and Delivery Crew
Guest post written by Maria Sorrentino-Magnuson, BSN, RN (Labor and Delivery) – Clinical Lead at Wumblekin There’s a lot to learn during a first pregnancy – and even in the second, third, fourth and so...
View ArticleFinally a Non-Alcoholic Wine You Can Actually Enjoy During Pregnancy
You’ve found out you’re pregnant and after the initial excitement (and sometimes shock!) wears off you start to wonder about all of the ‘do’s and don’ts’ of pregnancy. Some of those ‘don’ts’ like soft...
View ArticleThe Birth Hour’s Know Your Options Childbirth Online Course!
Comprehensive & Evidence-Based Childbirth Course from The Birth Hour I’m so excited to announce The Birth Hour’s signature online childbirth course. Know Your Options is THE most comprehensive...
View Article
