I planned for the type of birth I wanted with my daughter, but nothing happened like I wanted it. Hailey Bieber's interview in Vogue about her struggles as a new mom took me back to my experience. I ...

After one mom’s birth with her first child took an unexpected and difficult turn, she is encouraging other new moms to be prepared to be flexible for uncontrollable challenges that may arise, as well ...

If you have ever had a "difficult" baby, you certainly would know it. Let me add, though, that I know there are some parents who think they have such a child, but in my book actually do not. I say ...

As soon as the two bright pink lines on my home pregnancy test appeared, happily and suddenly, I knew what kind of birth I wanted. I was committed to bringing my daughter into the world as gently as ...

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