A doula is a great resource during pregnancy, birthing, and even postpartum. They offer both you and your partner support, serve as a resource and cheerleader, and can work in any birthing environment. Doulas can also support you through experiences...
Having a baby is such an exciting time, but the childbirth process can be scary and bring up so many questions. A childbirth class can help to reduce the fear of the unknown and overcome the overwhelm of information...
Fertility specialists are here to support women through all aspects of reproductive care. They are able to do fertility treatments, fertility preservation, treat uterine problems, and help with genetic diseases that can affect children. They can also help with...
Pregnancy comes with its own set of aches and pains, and chiropractic care is a great way to help take care of these. Not only can chiropractic care help the pain in your back, hips, and joints, but it...
There are so many different options for where to birth your baby, but so many people forget that birthing your baby in the comfort of your own home is an option as well. Homebirth offers many benefits to both...
Parenting, especially for the first time, brings up so many questions and anxieties. With advice coming from almost everyone, it's hard to keep up with all of the information coming your way. There are programs that can help. Even...
Becoming a mother is one of the most special, but tiring experiences. There are many sleepless nights and moments of feeling like you are in over your head. Breastfeeding, for some, can add even more stress and anxiety to...
They say that it takes a village to raise your children. So many people, including myself, have found this statement to be so true. Making friends as an adult is hard, and it can be even harder to find...
There are so many options for labor and delivery. Some people want a homebirth, some go to birthing centers, but perhaps the most traditional place to birth a baby is in a hospital delivery room. There are several labor...
Becoming a mother or adding more kids into your household is an incredible and exciting experience. For some people (including myself) there are a lot of dark thoughts that can take over during or after pregnancy. Postpartum depression and...
Yay! You're having a baby! Now what? Every person is different and has their own expectations for what their birthing process will look like. Birthing location can change this, but so can the person with you in the delivery...
Seeing your baby is one of the most exciting parts of pregnancy. There is no feeling like seeing your baby for the first time or learning the gender of your baby. You can also learn your baby's personality during...
Pregnancy is full of exciting moments and lots of physical changes for a mama. A lot of these changes are exciting but sometimes scary. A lot of the physical changes are not comfortable ones, especially in that third trimester....
This last year, my husband and I started really noticing the amount of plastic we use on a daily basis. Many products we buy are made of plastic and wrapped in another layer of plastic for security. Bottles of...
In + Around ABQ
4 Family-Friendly, Slow Living Activities for Earth Day
I love spring. As green leaves reappear and fruit trees burst into bloom, I start feeling that spring fever--a budding momentum that breaks up...
