Info, Pregnancy

Count Those Kicks

WARNING: Infant loss is mentioned in this blog post. I am the mother of 4, 3 who are with me and one who rests in paradise.  My 3rd child was stillborn at 39 weeks gestational age due to missed Preeclampsia.  There were so many missed warning signs that lead up to her death. Many of… Read More Count Those Kicks

Adoption, Info

Adoption Resources

Below are some resources available for Adoption.  If you would like to add to this list, please comment below or message us. AdoptHelp – AdoptHelp is one of the leading adoption centers dedicated to assisting women in creating personalized adoption plans based solely on what is important to them. AdoptUSKids – AdoptUSKids is a project of… Read More Adoption Resources

Childbirth, Doula, Info, Postpartum, Pregnancy

The Value of Labor Support

The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) stated, “Evidence suggests that, in addition to regular nursing care, the continuous one-to-one emotional support provided by support personnel, such as a doula, is associated with improved outcomes for women in labor” (Hodnett, Gates, Hofmeyr, & Sakala, 2013). Labor support during pregnancy has been shown to reduce… Read More The Value of Labor Support