Becoming a parent is not an easy job. Neither emotionally, nor financially or physically. Therefore, it is better than every mom should keep a checklist, and collect all the necessary items before birth. Trust us when we say that you should not rely on a man for this. No matter how much the father says that he knows what to bring, still he will miss something. Only a mother can realize what would be required after the birth. If you are going to be a mother, then this article is for you. You … [Read more...]
How Moms with Birth Trauma Can Thrive
Trauma can come in all shapes and sizes, and that means that you might find yourself having a variety of experiences that color your life, including your birth experience. While many people look at birth as an experience that should be blissful and magical, other standards might have you go into childbirth expecting trauma. No matter what standards you might feel like you need to lean on, trauma can make a big impact on your life, and you deserve to process and heal however works best for … [Read more...]
Tips for Foreigners Giving Birth in Bangkok, Thailand
It cannot be denied that having a baby brings immeasurable joy, and is a life-changing moment in time. An expectant mother has a natural instinct to protect her baby, not just after they are born, but also during the months she carries her baby. This fact of nature is true throughout the world. Foreigners living in Bangkok have no need to worry about the quality of care that they can expect when they choose to have a baby. The capital of Thailand is blessed with world-class, … [Read more...]
Birth Relaxation Kit Giveaway (Ends 4/29)
Birth. It is one of the most sacred events in a woman's life. A right of passage into motherhood. Whether you birth at home or in a hospital, your body presents your long awaited gift... one that you have nutured diligently. If there is one thing we can all agree on, it is that all women labor differently and that there are several options to birth as compatibly as every laboring mother needs. Hypnobirthing is one option that's gentle and natural. Hypnobirthing is a childbirth method … [Read more...]
Riley’s First Birthday!
Above is a picture of my daughter, Riley, on her first birthday, which was March 14th. :) It's so hard to believe she's 1 already! It seems like just last week I gave birth to her. LOL. I figured that in honor of her first birthday, since I did not have this blog at the time, I would post my birth story. So if you don't want to read about it (it's very G/PG rated, just so you know), don't click to read the rest of the entry. … [Read more...]
