by Anna Rodney | Aug 6, 2025 | childbirth, first time mom, labor, motherhood, new baby, parenthood, preparing for birth, self care
Whether you are getting ready to welcome your baby, planning for a scheduled induction, or simply want to feel prepared for labor, having a complete hospital bag checklist takes away a lot of the guesswork. Hospitals provide the basics, but those small comforts from...
by Anna Rodney | Jul 21, 2023 | baby, baby care, bringing home baby, childbirth, first time mom, labor, motherhood, new baby, parenthood, Uncategorized
I had my first daughter over thirteen years ago and like most first time moms, I had no idea what to expect. I was so confidently clueless that I had no idea what I didn’t know or what I should even be asking. I had been around families and children my entire life. I...
by Anna Rodney | Jul 7, 2023 | baby, baby care, breastfeeding, bringing home baby, childbirth, first time mom, labor, motherhood, new baby, parenthood
Being a new mom is such a magical experience- getting the opportunity to bond with your little bundle of joy is such a privilege and special time. Newborns are incredibly precious, and all they need is your love (and food and sleep haha!). The adjustment into...
by Anna Rodney | Jun 2, 2023 | childbirth, labor, preparing for birth
Is your due date approaching for baby? Are you scheduled for a medical induction that you are not interested in participating in? Or are you just plain exhausted from pregnancy! We get it! Pregnancy is so hard sometimes. Here is a list of a few suggestions we have for...
by Anna Rodney | May 26, 2023 | childbirth, labor, preparing for birth
“My water broke, it’s time to head to the hospital.” “I had a contraction, it’s time to head to the hospital.” These are both common scenarios that we see in movies and on TV shows. Unfortunately, this is where we often gather ideas for what is...
by Anna Rodney | May 15, 2023 | birth class, childbirth, labor, online class, preparing for birth, virtual class
Did you know that childbirth education benefits may be available to you through your workplace? Are you expecting and considering taking childbirth education classes? Did you know that many workplaces are providing stipends or have partnered with companies such...
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