I didn’t realize how my struggles with an eating disorder and disordered eating would impact my pregnancies. It took a long time before I realized that not everyone knows the calorie count of a medium apple, a spoonful of...
Have you ever questioned other mothers’ age? Or thought about if there is a perfect age to become a mom? Are there ‘too late’ timings?
At age 40 (with a 10 year old son and a 7 year old daughter),...
This is my second postpartum period, and this time I’m committed to doing it differently. With my first babe, I was determined to bounce back. I wanted to fit all my old clothes. I wanted to look the same....
October is pregnancy and infant loss awareness month. It is a time to remember those sweet babies lost to miscarriage, stillbirth or early infant death. I fit into that last category, early infant death. Three weeks to be exact. ...
From a wild and free unconventional woman, to a woman who would choose a natural home birth... this Mama is full of surprises!
In my 20s, I made quite a few “I will never” statements. My favorite was “I will...
When my son died in July 2016, a close friend asked me, "Do you know anyone who has lost a child?" The answer was one. I knew one person. Soon after, I received a card in the mail. It...
Do I want to be a mom? Am I ready to be a mom? Questions like these flood your heart and mind as you consider becoming pregnant.
On a warm spring evening five years ago, I was standing in my...
There’s no better story than a birth story ...
As I write this on the eve of my son’s 4th birthday, I’m reflecting on his birth.
We chose not to find out the sex, which made the reveal more exciting. The...
Perineum rehabilitation after childbirth is a standard practice in France, yet many Americans have never heard of it. The benefits of it are truly far-reaching!
I will be eternally indebted to France for perfectly-baked croissants, a bottle of Bordeaux ......
Moms in the Lou this month catches up with Dr. Kimberly LeMoine, a very busy mom, wife, and OB/Gyn!
Tell us about yourself and your family!
I’m an Army brat and moved around a lot when I was a kid. I...
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May is National Water Safety Awareness Month, and we're partnering with Goldfish Swim School to share important water safety information and tons of FREE opportunities to make...
