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Birth Plans

By Lore Slaughter | October 10, 2017 |

Planning for pregnancy and the arrival of a baby is no small task. There are, what seems like, millions of things to do and yet, as I’m sure many of you pregnant mamas can attest to, you are so tired that some days just thinking about what has to be done is daunting. As baby’s…

My Postpartum Body

By Nikki | April 20, 2017 |

I had a baby 6 weeks ago. She was 7 lbs 7 ounces of pure perfection. She has gorgeous eyes, tiny but long fingers, and the cutest little feet. She is simply beautiful. A miracle. Created in my body for 9 months. During this, my third full term pregnancy, my body changed dramatically. I…

Fueling Your Body for Parenthood after an Eating Disorder

By Nikki | January 29, 2017 |

Nursing an infant or child comes with many challenges. Supply can be an issue. Pumping. Privacy concerns. Incorrect latch. Tongue tie. Sensitivities. I could go on and on. Some challenges are not so common. Breastfeeding during or after recovery from an eating disorder presents a whole host of challenges that I think many of us…

After Loss

By Nikki | October 21, 2016 |

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Losing a baby at any stage of pregnancy has a profound effect on the way a woman goes on to parent any future children. We often don’t think about the effect a prior loss has on parenting but I personally believe it touches every aspect in some…