The Sleep Deprivation Made Me Do It

I recently shared with a new parent this memory from the early days nights with my first child: I was sitting in bed, nursing my baby in the middle of the night. I didn't understand why he was still crying if he was nursing...then I looked down and realized my arms were empty and my…

Why Delay? Cord Clamping, That Is

It has been pretty well known for several years that delayed cord clamping has many benefits for a newborn baby. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, World Health Organization, and The American College of Nurse-Midwives all agree that delaying clamping by at least 1-2 minutes after birth raises neonatal iron levels, which can provide cognitive…

Why I’m in Love With My Haakaa

Nope, that's not a typo. If you are pregnant, you may have heard of a haakaa breast pump. But then again, you may not have. I didn't hear of them until about halfway through my pregnancy with my second child, as they are just starting to gain popularity. Haakaa is the brand name of a…

The First Weeks After Your VBAC: What You Should Expect

If you are preparing for a vaginal birth after cesarean, it can sometimes feel as if you are preparing for your first birth experience all over again. The unknowns of what to expect with a vaginal delivery and recovery (on top of caring for another child) can be a little overwhelming. Depending on how far…