Being pregnant was not my favorite experience in the world. In fact, I mostly hated it. Admitting that has always come with some amount of guilt, but it’s true. I was twenty-nine years old, happily married, and financially stable having a “normal” and “healthy” pregnancy. There was no reason to be anything other than a […]

Wellness

December 26, 2022

I Am Not Alone: My Battle with Prenatal Depression

The author (Richelle) standing at a boat railing looking out over the water during her first pregnancy.

You’ve probably thought about when and how you will go into labor. But have you thought about what comes next?

Birth

November 27, 2022

Preparing for Your Hospital Birth

Hip squeezes on a person in labor during a hospital birth

5 Things To Do After Finding Out You’re Pregnant It’s official, you’re going to be a parent! A positive pregnancy test can trigger big feelings, whether you were trying for a baby or not. You may feel excited about your new role, curious about your little one, anxious about how your life will change, and […]

Pregnancy

November 20, 2022

You’re Pregnant! Now What?

A positive pregnancy test sitting on the back of a toilet.