Traveling while pregnant is a little different than before you were pregnant. You may find that your body has changed in ways that make it more difficult for you to endure long car rides, jetlag, and such. The days of just going where and when you want are coming to a...
Hey Mama! If you’ve found your way here, we can assume you are either pregnant or are planning your next pregnancy, following a previous Cesarean birth—how exciting! There’s nothing quite like starting from the beginning, with all of those amazing newborn snuggles,...
Are you pregnant, mama? Are you realizing just how very hard it is to pick a name that you and your partner agree on. Or maybe your family has strong opinions and you don't want to hear it. Remember, that this is your baby boy and you can choose your favorite name...
Why I am here and who I am: Hey mama, I am Trish— AKA Labor Nurse Mama. I am a labor and delivery nurse with over 15 years of high-risk OB experience. I am also a mama to 7 kids and have given birth to 6. This means I am quite familiar with the postpartum period and...
Cervical incompetence is something most people don't know about unless you do. But unfortunately, it is still so confusing and utterly heartbreaking at times. Why I am here and who I am: Hey mama, I am Trish— AKA Labor Nurse Mama. I am a labor and delivery nurse with...
So you are having a baby, or you just had a baby and your girl parts are feeling rough. Trust me when I say, grab a bottle of homemade perineum spray (or store-bought) and use it. This article is very short. I am linking to a couple of postpartum topics and also an...