If we want women to thrive in the workplace, we must address challenges holding them back. One barrier is the domestic and childcare responsibilities women face at home. Organizations have the opportunity to address this. The solution, introduce the...
When parents welcomed a new baby into the family in 2019, they probably had a baby shower. They went to childbirth and maybe breastfeeding classes. After the baby arrived, they introduced them to family and friends in the first...
With the baby formula shortage this Spring, parents-to-be have understandable worries about being able to feed their babies. For many parents, this is fueling extra motivation to make breastfeeding successful. But how do set yourself up for breastfeeding success?...
When you're thinking about having a baby, it's important to pick the right Seacoast OB/GYN Practice for you! Considering an at home birth? We've also included midwives who specialize in that beautiful process. We've done a lot of the...
Why am I choosing to use formula from day one? The answer is very simple, because I want to. This should be enough, but I'll expand.
I want to start by saying this is my opinion and my opinion only....
Why is it so hard for mothers to ask for help?
I remember my husband lowering me into our bed, leaking breasts, dozing in and out.
Grimacing with pain, I couldn’t tell which was worse. The newest pain across my stomach...
I love baby-wearing! My hope is that you will learn to love it too, if you don't already. As a breastfeeding mother and lactation counselor (check out our list of Seacoast lactation consultants!), the ease and ability to nurse...
There are multiple options for pediatricians and it's never too early to think about what you want. A big practice with lots of practitioners or smaller more intimate group? A group associated with a certain hospital or closer to...
Once you find out you’re pregnant there’s a lot to learn! A quick search for books on birth and babies reveals a staggering number of options. Which ones should you read? Sorting through the choices can feel overwhelming. To...
In October 2019 I found out I was pregnant with my second baby, due July 2020. I had just moved to the Seacoast of New Hampshire from New Jersey. My daughter was barely 1 and I was coping with...
In + Around Seacoast
5 Seacoast Peaks Your Kid Can Summit
When you think of the Seacoast, I’m assuming that mountains don’t readily come to mind. However, while the southeastern portion of New Hampshire and...
