Less stress, more joy
by Andrea Stainbrook Snacking comes easy to many. For some it may even be hard to imagine that there may be day you need to be reminded to eat! Those days are called "after baby life." That's right! You have this beautiful new swaddled bundle that surprisingly takes up an enormous amount of energy and [...]
by Andrea Stainbrook We all have visions of what being in labor and what being in the labor room will look like. We try to envision ourselves coping, and breathing. But what about the extra things that we may need. What does that even look like? One thing all people will need at the very [...]
The first few weeks (or months) of adjusting to parenthood can be overwhelming. It can also be isolating. But, the good news is, it doesn’t have to be! In this day and age, there are so many options for new parents to socialize – both in person and online. A parenting group can be a [...]
by Andrea Stainbrook Easy and safe slime recipes can turn a boring afternoon into a fun one full of memories! Kids love slime. There seems to be a slime wave sweeping the nation! It is actually a fabulous toy for so many ages. From younger toddlers to middle schoolers! Making this concoction can be a [...]
As new parents, you are probably busy busy busy with your new little love. And you might not want to add another item to your overflowing to-do list, especially around the holiday season. However, it’s always a good idea to set goals and intentions before the start of a new year – and it’s even [...]
by Andrea Stainbrook Love and labor go to together. Common questions doulas are asked are: "How do I get labor started?" "What keeps a labor going?" "What can help me in labor?" These are all fabulous questions. Some are surprised to hear our answer for all of these questions is love. What's that? Love?! Yes. Let's [...]
By Andrea Stainbrook An outing with your baby doesn't have to be hard! Babies are squishy and adorable and well frankly a lot of work! Normal outings like heading to the grocery store, or to shop for some new clothes can feel like daunting tasks. I know I sometimes rather wait for my hubby to [...]
The weather is getting colder, the leaves are turning and that means only one thing: It’s almost Halloween! If you have a new little love this year, you might be wondering what to dress up as for Halloween. Having a baby at Halloween is a fun time and what’s cuter than a coordinating mom and [...]
If you are entering the last months of your pregnancy, or starting to process what it may be like to give birth, you might be wondering if you need to enroll in a childbirth education class. After all, it’s 2018. Anything you need to know you can find on the Internet, right? Wrong! Well, sort [...]
If you are pregnant, or if you have been pregnant before, you have probably heard of preeclampsia. It’s a condition that can occur during pregnancy and maybe you or someone you love had it. Preeclampsia can be an extremely serious pregnancy condition that can happen at any time. There are usually warning signs, however, and [...]