As my husband and I sat in a very well-decorated waiting room, I joked that the nicer the doctor’s office, the more likely something is really...
One Year Postpartum: Fighting for Health
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Recovery Tips After C-Section
It seems ridiculously unfair to have to recover from major abdominal surgery while simultaneously caring for a newborn. On the other hand, cesarean...
Not Your Grandma’s Bottle Warmer
I don't think you're officially a parent until you hear a middle-of-the-night bottle warming story from a parent or grandparent -- It's almost...
Parenthood and the Plurality of Emotions
The week our son was born, my father-in-law lost his best friend to cancer. We were all devastated and I knew my FIL would feel the gut-wrenching...
Five Must-Haves: 0-3 Months
What do you actually need to survive your first few months postpartum? Assuming you already have the basics like diapers and wipes, here are five...
Meet Lactation Specialist Laura Crocket
In the recovery room after my c-section, a nice woman popped her head in and cheerfully asked if I needed lactation support. She was at least the...
Handmade Baby Gear
When we think about handmade goods, baby products aren't the first thing that comes to mind (at least not for me). Maybe because so many baby items...
The Coterie Difference: Why These Diapers Shine
When it comes to the essentials for your little one, everyone has their own opinion on which items are worthy to splurge on and which to budget....
Why I’ll only use organic baby formula
Heading home from the hospital with our newborn, I told my husband I wanted him to stop and grab some formula in case we needed it. I figured the...
My Birth Story
I have always been afraid of being pregnant but not in the same (although valid) ways that many women are scared of getting bigger or having their...