If you are reading this, you are likely expecting your first baby (congratulations!), or maybe you are in the midst of the newborn haze. As I write this, I am at the end of that first postpartum month, as...
Pregnancy affects every woman differently. Some glow the entire 40 weeks, while others face complications. Plus, for some women, each pregnancy is vastly different.
Adding an active toddler to the pregnancy symptoms you are experiencing can be even more exhausting....
We are all familiar with the traditional baby shower; a custom our society designed to celebrate mom and baby, with a heavy emphasis on the baby. Registries are filled with swaddles, strollers, diapers, toys, clothes, and “must-have” accessories.
There is...
Books are the perfect gift to take to a baby shower, but what if you have no idea what to buy? Well, we've got a great list for you to choose from! Pair your book gift with something the...
As summer travel, family gatherings and temperatures ramp up in South Carolina, so does an increased risk for food borne illnesses. While anyone can get food poisoning, pregnant individuals are more likely to get sick and have a more...
I have always been able to picture my future life. It is an ever-changing picture but I've always had a life plan.
When I married my husband in 2017, having children was not a part of the plan. I had...
I had a unique postpartum experience. I went into it thinking there are some things that are “supposed” to be hard, and for some reason, I felt bad when they weren’t.
There seems to be a standard early motherhood image...
Before I became pregnant with my first child, I would see pregnant women walking around and think how beautiful they looked. Friends who already had babies would tell me how much they loved being pregnant. I saw only good...
The experience I had as a first-time mother was filled with all the heightened emotions. From the extremes of pure joy, love, and awe to the depths of desperation and panic. Even each stage of pregnancy was as exciting...
I weighed 110 pounds pre-pregnancy. My standard dumbbell curl was 20 to 25lbs. I could do eight to ten pull-ups without pause. I could run a mile in under seven minutes. A good day meant my six-pack abs were...
"So, when are you going to give your little guy a brother or sister?"
"He'd make such a good big brother!"
"You need to have a little girl. She'd be so beautiful!"
These are all such well-meaning questions and comments, and I...
My name is Erica and I am a wife, a mom, and a Cord Blood Registry (or Cbr® for short) educator! I live in Charleston but travel all over South Carolina and North Carolina sharing Cbr® information to parents...
I just had a baby at Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital, and it was a wonderful experience! The staff was great, and I felt well taken care of during the entire labor and delivery experience.
There are many helpful lists...
If you are a mom who has birthed children, chances are you have looked at your body after baby and not recognized who you were looking at in the mirror. I'd like to give you a few ideas as...
In + Around Columbia
Mother’s Day in Columbia: 4 Ways to Make Mom Feel Special!
Mother's Day in Columbia and beyond is quickly approaching. Are you ready?!
I can't help but look back on my own mother and all the...
