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What Did You Name Her?

I remember after I had my fourth baby, I went to the grocery store with her in my ring sling and someone stopped me to marvel at this little human I created within my own body. The… http://darlingbirth.com/blog/what-did-you-name-her/

Three things I wish I had known as a new mom

I remember when my midwife left my house after my baby was born and said, “Ok, I’ll be back tomorrow to check on you guys but call me if you need anything.” and I thought, “Wait. Y… http://darlingbirth.com/blog/three-things-i-wish-i-knew-new-mom/

Favorite Instant Pot Meals

I'm a newbie Instant Pot user and have quickly fallen in love! Here are a few that I've tried and will become regulars on my meal plan.
The Instant Pot is the newest, coolest kitchen item available. I got one for Christmas and I now I see why!  Oh. My. Goodness.  I do not enjoy cooking, but I have all these people… http://darlingbirth.com/blog/favorite-instant-pot-meals/

Unexpected Benefits of a Birth Class

You leave class prepared for labor and birth but students open up about unexpected ways they benefited from their childbirth class.
I can tell you all the reasons you should take a birth class.  Birth Boot Camp prepares you and your partner for your labor, birth, and postpartum.  All. The. Things.  You leave c… http://darlingbirth.com/blog/unexpected-benefits-birth-class/

Three Must-Have Items for Baby

Three things every baby mama must have.
This is post 4 of 4!  We made it!  See post 1 here, 2 here, and 3 here!  So today's list is going to be super short because honestly, babies don't need much.  Babies R Us would… http://darlingbirth.com/blog/three-must-have-items-baby/

Three Must-Have Items for Postpartum

Three items every postpartum mama must have.
This is part 3 of my 4 part series!  Check out 1 here and 2 here. My mother-in-law says that postpartum is all champagne and strawberries!  And while I love snuggling a newbie … http://darlingbirth.com/blog/three-must-have-items-postpartum/

Three Must-Have Items for Birth

Three items every birthing mama must have.
This is the second post of a four part series.  See the first one here!  I have given birth six times in the last 13 years, so I feel like I can pretty safely give my opinion o… http://darlingbirth.com/blog/three-must-have-items-birth/

Three Must-Have Items for Pregnancy

Three items every pregnant mama must have.
Pregnancy is a wonderful and exciting time in life!  It also takes work to give you and your baby the best possible start.  Everyone has opinions about what pregnant mamas need in… http://darlingbirth.com/blog/three-must-have-items-pre/

Six Helpful Tips for Postpartum

You had your baby! Now what? Here are some tips to help postpartum go smoothly.
You had your baby!  Congratulations!  Now what? You'll spend the first couple of weeks learning all about your baby.  You'll figure out how she likes to be held and how often she … http://darlingbirth.com/blog/six-helpful-tips-postpartum/

3 Ways Your First Period After Baby is Totally Crazy yet Totally Normal

Our bodies are amazing....and crazy!
This topic is near and dear to my uterus right now.  I had my first postpartum period last month when my baby turned 13 months and it was everything I remember it being.  Crampy, … http://darlingbirth.com/blog/3-ways-your-first-period-after-baby-totally-crazy-yet-totally-normal/

4 Reasons I Love 2 & 3 Year Olds

They really are awesome!
Toddlers get a bum rap.  The "terrible twos" and "threenagers" are all people seem to say about the toddler years.  As a mom of 6, I agree they can be hard, but every age and stag… http://darlingbirth.com/blog/4-reasons-i-love-2-and-3-year-olds/

Sadie Claire

The birth of Sadie Claire.
I feel like there's always so much more to a birth story than just when the contractions started and when the baby was born. There's so much preparation that goes into birth. Me… http://darlingbirth.com/blog/sadie-claire/

How We Prepare Dad is Important

Preparing partners for birth is an important part of Birth Boot Camp classes. Here's how we do it.
There are so many reasons I love teaching Birth Boot Camp classes!  One of my favorites is how we prepare partners for birth.  Every week we fill his tool box with a little more i… http://darlingbirth.com/blog/how-we-prepare-dad-important/

Get Your Head in the Game {Birth Affirmations}

Affirmations can be helpful to laboring mamas, helping them to focus on the positive, remembering what is normal, and bring confidence in the beauty of their work.
Giving birth is a physically challenging endeavor, but it is not limited to your midsection.  Your whole body is involved relaxing through each contraction, changing positions, fi… http://darlingbirth.com/blog/get-your-head-game-birth-affirmations/

Family Favorite Recipes

A few of my family's favorite recipes.
Confession:  I don't like to cook.  There, I said it.  I feel better now.  Even though cooking isn't my favorite thing in the world, I do like to feed my family well so I spend ti… http://darlingbirth.com/blog/family-favorite-recipes/

Commonly Used Birth Terms

Navigating the terminology of the birth world may be a little confusing so to help you here are some words and definitions of commonly used birth terms.
We birthy people have a tendency to toss out crazy words that leave people looking at us like we have three eyes.  So here is a short guide to help you navigate what the heck we a… http://darlingbirth.com/blog/commonly-used-birth-terms/

Dear Mommy...

A little thank you note from your new baby.
About a week after birth, 2014 My dearest mommy, I have so much to thank you for already in the short time I have been here. I know this time right after my birth has been ch… http://darlingbirth.com/blog/blog-archives/dear-mommy/

Just Start Pushing and Other Things NOT To Do When You Are Overdue

A little list of things to DO and NOT do while waiting for baby.
I've been there. I know how you feel. Your care provider gave you a "due date" and now it's come and gone. What's a mama to do? I've complied a short list of things NOT to do and … http://darlingbirth.com/blog/just-start-pushing-and-other-things-not-do-when-you-are-overdue/

Wisdom & Loss

Miscarriage and grief.
 I woke my husband up early that morning with a kiss and an excited “it's positive!” I was thrilled to be pregnant with my fifth baby. Soon enough, I had all the good, healthy preg… http://darlingbirth.com/blog/wisdom-loss/

Breastfeeding Superpower

I make milk, what's your superpower? Check out these super cool advantages of breastfeeding you may not know.
I recently did this little quiz to find out my breastfeeding superhero name.  Mine was The Grand High Boobie Train, thank you very much!  Some others were The Amazing Treasure Che… http://darlingbirth.com/blog/breastfeeding-superpower/

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