Breastfeeding

There is no shortage of hospital bag lists on Pinterest and blogs. After comparing several and seeing many of the same items on the “must bring” lists, I packed my hospital bag 5 weeks in advance of my due...

Because, if you lean crunchy, I bet you already SHOP ORGANIC. We are super lucky in San Diego County to have a whole bunch of choices for purchasing organic, including produce grown locally.  I mention my favorite places to shop...

Read Part One of Bri's journey here. Not wanting to give up on our breastfeeding journey, I ramped up my efforts to increase my supply even further. I met with a lactation consultant, and joined a few breastfeeding support groups...

Postpartum healing pads or “padsicles” will be your best friend during your postpartum healing process. These pads help soothe your perineal area after the delivery of your baby. Keep in mind, you do not need to have a perineal tear...

Are you currently expecting a baby? Have you had a baby within the past year? Are you planning to grow your family soon? Then BLOOM is definitely for you! You won’t want to miss Bloom – a national event for new and expecting...

Photo Credit: Diane Hamacher Photography Our 6th annual Bloom Event for New and Expecting Moms took place at the stunning Joya Kitchen on Saturday, May 6th. The venue provided a picturesque setting for the event, which featured a lineup of...

Ahhh breastfeeding, the most beautiful and natural thing a mother can do, right? This is one of those things about motherhood I was not at all properly warned about, despite watching every video my doctor sent me, talking to...

My plan was always to breastfeed. Five months pregnant with my first child, and with my belly looking more like a beer belly than a baby bump, my husband and I were slowly walking down the aisles of our...

I wear yoga pants most days. I even bought a pair of Lulu Lemons to join my fellow moms in the “active wear” is life movement. I’ll say, most days I am totally cool with rocking a t-shirt and some...

The chaos of 3 kids under 4 years old is oh so real! Whether you have experienced this with 2 kids under 2, 3 kids under 4, or even 4 kids under 5, you know exactly what I'm talking...

Do you remember the days of complete independence?

Breast milk donation is a priceless gift! During the season of giving, many of us are fixated on wish lists to Santa and holiday sales, but one priceless gift that many moms are unaware of is breast milk donation. Whether you...