Preparing for Postpartum: How to Prep Yourself for the 4th Trimester

Preparing for Postpartum: How to Prep Yourself for the 4th Trimester

Postpartum. I truly have a love/hate relationship with it. With my second baby, I knew what to expect and learned to give myself grace and even embrace that temporary stage of my life. With my first baby, I was still working (I’m currently a SAHM) and on maternity leave. I was living in Southern California…

The Ultimate Hospital Bag Checklist from a Labor Nurse

The Ultimate Hospital Bag Checklist from a Labor Nurse

Packing your bag in preparation for delivering your baby can seem very overwhelming, especially when its your first time. Having first hand experience of delivering 2 babies, and also working as an L&D nurse, I’d love to share with you my practical go to items to have you prepared for the big moment! The timing…

10 Breastfeeding Tips from an L&D Nurse

10 Breastfeeding Tips from an L&D Nurse

If you’ve found yourself at this page, chances are you’ve made the choice to breastfeed your baby. Congratulations! Providing your baby with breastmilk not only lowers their chances of developing certain diseases and strengthens their immune system, but breastfeeding also has amazing health benefits for moms too! We can explore these breastfeeding advantages later in…