Recommended Books for Future Mamas
Calling all future mamas looking for recommended books on pregnancy and parenting! Here’s a little secret of mine: I made a big mistake when I was pregnant with my first child… I read books that prepared me for labor and…
Why I had no birth plan (and why you don’t need one, either)
Let’s talk about birth plans, mamas. Today I want to share with you why I had no birth plan. The idea of a birth plan first reached me through my American friends in the homeland. Writing a birth plan seems…
Don’t forget these 53 essentials in your maternity bag
It’s tiiiiiime! Baby is coming—it’s inevitable now. But before you jump in the car and head for the hospital, do you have these essentials in your maternity bag? Don’t leave the house without these 53 items. In fact, pack them…
Ever wondered how women in France prepare for birth?
If you are wondering how French women prepare for birth, you’re in the right place. Pregnancy here isn’t empirical; it’s mystical. The pregnant woman isn’t a patient or a number; she’s a vessel of new life. Preparing for my birth…