I’m curious. Have you tried breastfeeding in public? Or do you want to… and then stop yourself out of shame, fear, or insecurities about...
Is Breastfeeding Really A Choice?
When I was pregnant I was regularly asked if I would breastfeed. My reply of “I’m going to try” left...
Five years ago I became a mom for the first time. Like most parents, I had compiled a list of advice on breastfeeding. From...
Breast is best.
During my pregnancy, this slogan was like saying, "the sky is blue," or "the Earth is round." It was an indisputable fact....
When I was preparing for the arrival of my first child, I spent hours scouring the internet and books, learning everything I could to...
Getting through the first trimester of pregnancy can be tough! If you're one of the lucky ones with little to no symptoms, we are...
About the Epidural Procedure
Epidurals are a very common pain reliever during vaginal delivery. Approximately 60% of women get an epidural in the US. I had...
I’ve always been afraid of pregnancy. It wasn’t just childbirth that scared me (and boy did it scare me!), but also what pregnancy would...
Looking for ways to plan and manage your fertility and family size naturally? For our part, we have chosen natural family planning (NFP). We...
I started my motherhood journey with two beautiful, tiny babies — and I had to ask permission from someone else at the hospital to...
Every May, I find myself talking a lot about Mother’s Day in my therapy practice. For some Mother’s Day is a much-anticipated day of...
In + Around DC
Northern Virginia Bucket List: 50+ Must-Do Activities for Kids
There are so many year-round and seasonal fun things to do in NoVA, we created a Northern Virginia bucket list: 50 must-dos activities for...
