Pregnancy can be overwhelming. Everything is changing, hormones are fluctuating and you’re left wondering how to manage it all. You may find yourself crying in a corner one minute, and happy as a clam the next. While all of...
Pregnancy
I remember the constant nausea and vomiting, the sleepless nights, the heartburn, the occasional foot wedged up inside my ribs at 2AM, and the infamous waddle that I perfected after I reached 34 weeks. If you have ever been...
This past weekend our family of five had a photo shoot session with Shoott, a professional photography company that recently launched here in San Diego and we couldn't have been happier. The entire process was seamless - from booking,...
Happy October, SD Mamas!
As most of you already know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While most of the posts you’ll see this month will be focused on early detection & prevention, I wanted to talk about an aspect...
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Specifically, October 15th is the day dedicated to families who have suffered the greatest of tragedies—losing a baby too soon, whether through miscarriage or infant death.
As a friend, sister, and daughter...
Congrats, you're a parent - and the work has only just begun!
The responsibilities begin early—way before baby ever arrives. Selecting the right doctor for your son or daughter usually takes place before you give birth. The pediatrician you choose...
When it comes to what to expect on or near your labor and delivery day . . . my best advice is to have no expectations whatsoever. I will explain why.
I totally respect birth plans, natural births, home births...
Since the news first came out last week about a measles case in San Diego, we've gotten a lot of questions from moms. We all want to know: "What does this mean?" "Is my baby in danger?" "Where did...
As a fertility health coach, I work with women of all ages and backgrounds who want to get pregnant. Whether they are trying for their first or fifth child, they all want to know what they can do on...
Everyone talks about how exciting and joyful it will be to have a baby, but people rarely talk about how hard it actually is. Being a new mom (whether it's your first child or 5th) can be extremely difficult....
Encinitas is one of the most picturesque coastal cities in North County San Diego. When you drive up the 101, you can see surfers along the shoreline from the San Elijo Lagoon all the way up to the Bataquitos...
Hi! My name is mama, like you (ha!). I am a mama of two. Two C-section babies! One emergency and one scheduled, and these are my birth stories:
Photo: Renata Amazonas
It was 7:30pm on a Saturday, October 18th 2010, and...
In + Around San Diego
San Diego Moms Spring + Summer Camp Guides Launch Soon
As summer approaches, now is the time to advertise your camp in the highly sought-after San Diego Moms' Summer Camp Guide. Engage with a...
