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Feeding on demand or keeping a routine?
Navigating the choices around feeding—whether on demand or keeping a routine—is one of the most personal and sometimes confusing journeys...
Kat Allen
Feb 132 min read
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Belly Casting: Capturing a Beautiful Moment in Pregnancy
Belly casting is something truly special. It’s more than just making a mold of a pregnant belly—it’s about capturing a moment that feels...
Kat Allen
Feb 102 min read
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Managing Expectations for Recovery After a Cesarean Birth
Cesarean births, or C-sections, are major surgeries that bring their unique journey of recovery. Whether planned or unexpected, the...
Kat Allen
Feb 44 min read
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Newborn-Themed Crafts for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Welcoming a new baby into the family is an exciting time, and involving your older children in the process can help them feel included...
Kat Allen
Jan 313 min read
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Empowering Your Partner as a Birth Support Person
The journey into parenthood is a whirlwind of emotions—exciting, overwhelming, and life-changing all at once. Having a supportive partner...
Kat Allen
Jan 282 min read
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Ways to Reduce Postpartum Swelling
Postpartum swelling is common, especially in the first days and weeks after birth. It’s often due to fluid retention, hormonal changes,...
Kat Allen
Jan 212 min read
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Pros and Cons of IVs, Fetal Monitoring, and Epidurals
The Importance of Sides During Labor: Pros and Cons of IVs, Fetal Monitoring, and Epidurals When it comes to labor and birth, each choice...
Kat Allen
Jan 154 min read
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Building a Stigma-Free, Supportive Birth Team for HIV-Positive Parents
Every pregnancy deserves the power of a birth team that honors, supports, and respects the unique journey of each parent. This is...
Kat Allen
Jan 123 min read
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Newborn Development: What to Expect in the First Month
The first month with a newborn is a whirlwind of wonder, joy, and adjustment. As you hold your baby and watch them take in the world,...
Kat Allen
Jan 94 min read
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Birth Rights and Advocacy
Every parent-to-be deserves to feel empowered, informed, and respected throughout their childbirth experience. Birth rights are about...
Kat Allen
Jan 63 min read
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Soothing Techniques for Colicky Babies
Dealing with a colicky baby is one of those experiences that can leave you feeling utterly exhausted and unsure of what to do next. I’ve...
Kat Allen
Jan 43 min read
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Why We Need More Support for NICU Parents
When Meadow entered the NICU, it felt like stepping into an entirely different world—a place no one ever truly prepares you for. The...
Kat Allen
Jan 13 min read
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Challenges of Parenting Premature Babies
Parenting a premature baby is a journey that reshapes you in ways you never imagined. It’s not just about adjusting to the early arrival;...
Kat Allen
Dec 31, 20243 min read
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Advocating for Your Birth Choices
Your birth experience is a deeply personal journey, and your choices matter. As you prepare for labor and delivery, standing up for your...
Kat Allen
Dec 29, 20243 min read
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Understanding Your Rights in the NICU
When your baby is admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), it’s natural to feel a surge of emotions—uncertainty, anxiety,...
Kat Allen
Dec 19, 20243 min read
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Balancing Parenthood and Work
Returning to work after having a baby can feel like stepping into a new world. You’re navigating sleepless nights, healing postpartum,...
Kat Allen
Dec 14, 20242 min read
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Benefits and Risks of Labor Induction: What You Need to Know
Making decisions during pregnancy can feel like navigating a sea of information and emotions, especially as your due date nears. One of...
Kat Allen
Dec 9, 20242 min read
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The Power of Birth Stories: Why Every Story Matters
Birth stories carry a unique power—a blend of raw emotion, strength, and vulnerability, all woven through a deeply personal experience....
Kat Allen
Dec 5, 20243 min read
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Honoring the Fourth Trimester: The Transformative Power of the First 40 Days
The arrival of a baby is a time of profound joy and transformation, ushering in what many call the "fourth trimester." This postpartum...
Kat Allen
Dec 1, 20243 min read
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Creating a Calm Birth Environment: Tips for Hospital, Home, or Birthing Centers
Creating a calm birth environment can make a huge difference in how you feel throughout labor, whether in a hospital, birthing center or...
Kat Allen
Nov 25, 20244 min read
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