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Pregnancy is a time of embracing the unknown. You spend all day long thinking about the future. You wonder about everything from your baby’s habits and traits to the color of their eyes. While we still haven’t figured out a way to give you all the information you want to know, technology has discovered how […]

See Your Baby Before Birth With a 3D Ultrasound in Portland

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Profile of a mother to be laying in the tall grass while holding her bump in a white dress after getting 3D Ultrasound Portland

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Finding childcare can be a struggle. Of course, you want to find a space where your child will be safe, but you also want to ensure they’ll be celebrated. You know all the things that make your child uniquely wonderful, and it’s important to find a center that will recognize these traits. If you’re currently […]

5 Portland Daycares That Support Your Child’s Development

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Every family’s story looks a little different. While some people get pregnant within the first few months of trying, it often takes others years. When you’re struggling with infertility, it can feel like your life is standing still as you watch others post the announcements you keep wishing you could share. If you’ve been trying […]

The Top 5 Portland Fertility Clinics for High-Quality Care

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A newborn baby sleeps under a knit blanket on a white bed thanks to Portland Fertility Clinics

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Last week I shared my top 12 must-have postpartum items and as promised this week I’m sharing my top 12 breastfeeding and chestfeeding must-haves. To say that my baby & I had a bit of a bumpy start to breastfeeding, would be a huge understatement. To begin with, my baby spent his first five days […]

12 Breastfeeding and Chestfeeding Must-Haves

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Nine Month old baby in beige romper looking at camera. Blog post about breastfeeding and chestfeeding must-haves.

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When I was pregnant, I polled a lot of other Moms about what they thought were THE must-have postpartum items. I got so many responses. Clearly there was a lot of information that Moms wanted to share with other to-be moms. So, I’ve listed out my top 12 must-have postpartum items for you in this […]

12 Essential Must-Have Postpartum Items

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Light-skinned newborn baby sleeping in Moses basket on white blankets at newborn photography session

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In honor of March being National Reading Month, I’ve got a special blog post about books! I’ve been wanting to do a blog post on books with diverse characters to read to your kids for a while now. Because one, I love reading. Two, I love the idea of getting your kids started early with […]

Books With Diverse Characters to Read With Your Kids

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Mother and child reading the kids book "Where are you from?"

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One of the most inspiring things I’ve witnessed over the course of 2020 was watching people pivot and adapt during a global pandemic. Something I never actually thought would happen to us. I was naive enough to think this was only something that happened in dramatic post-apocalyptic movies and tv shows. But here we all […]

Overcoming Postpartum Anxiety & Depression with the Help of CBD

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I enjoy learning about new people working with or for new parents in our community. And I get super excited when I get to connect these people with folks in my network who will benefit from their services. Today I’m thrilled to introduce you to a new guest blogger sharing Five Tips for Staying Healthy […]

Five Tips for Staying Healthy Postpartum

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We all take a lot of photos on our phones right? And I know that as a parent, you take about a bajillion photos of your children because they are just so darn cute and you want to capture every moment. But, do your results ever leave you feeling like you wish you knew how […]

8 Tips to Take Better Photos of Your Kids on Your Phone

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from Jaime of New Family Sleep Solutions Does your child struggle with sleeping through the night?  You are definitely not alone. From what I hear, many parents struggle with getting their child to sleep through the night.  I was thrilled when a few months ago, Jaime founder of New Family Sleep Solutions reached out to […]

Tips for a successful bedtime routine

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