Breastfeeding (either by nursing or pumping) is a beautiful and natural way to nourish your baby, but it can sometimes come with its own set of challenges. One such challenge is mastitis – a painful condition that can occur during breastfeeding. Mastitis can make breastfeeding uncomfortable and may even lead some mothers to abandon it…
The postpartum period is a wonderful and joyful experience, but it can also be challenging. Your body just birthed a whole human! So, while you’re adjusting to your new role, your body is also recovering. I don’t know about you, but I certainly had some perineal discomfort after birth, and my nurses made something for…
Our favorite books to read with our daughter We have been reading books to our girl since before she was born- and especially during her NICU stay. Once she came home and we settled into our routine, we started reading to her every evening during bedtime. We’d read a few books to start, but it…
Pregnancy is a time filled with decisions. Will your nursery have animals or airplanes? What color scheme will you use? What’s the nicest way to tell your partner that you will kick them in their sleep if they don’t stop stealing your body pillow? While you’re constantly asked to decide on the little things, unfortunately,…
The Ultimate Birth Plan Checklist Things To Consider In A Birth Plan Checklist. So you’re expecting a baby! Yay – congratulations!! I know this is an extraordinarily emotional time – you might be feeling excited, but also anxious or nervous. Let me assure you, all the feelings are normal! You may get anxious because of…
Are Elvie pumps worth it? If you’re a mom-to-be or new mom, you’ve probably heard of Elvie breast pumps. They are a relatively new product on the market, at least compared to Medela, and they have been getting a lot of buzz. So are they worth the hype? Here’s my take! Hands free pump –…
It’s hard to believe that my nephew has gone off to the army. He’s only 18 years old! Time flies by so fast. I wanted to take some family photos before he left, and capture this special time in our lives. My nephew is a brave young man, and I know he will make us…
How to Choose the Perfect Newborn Photographer for Your Family Choosing the perfect newborn photographer can be a daunting task. With so many photographers to choose from, how do you know who is the best fit for your family? It can be hard to decide who to trust with your newborn’s first photo shoot. Here…
Hi there! Featured on Nashville Baby Guide! I have some exciting news to share! We were recently featured in a post over on Nashville Baby Guide! Sweet baby Jude was an absolute dream for his session and it was so fun to share and talk about it. Check out the feature post of sweet little…
6 Tips to Help Siblings Enjoy a Newborn Photo Session If you’re like most parents, you want to get newborn photos of your little one as soon as possible with a newborn photo session. This is a wonderful way to capture those early moments in your child’s life. But what about the siblings? They may…
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