Bloom 2019 was a great success!
For the 3rd year in a row, in partnership with City Moms Blog, we held this popular event for new and expectant moms. We worked for months planning this amazing event for our San...
Having gone through three pregnancies myself, I feel like I have experienced the good, the bad, the weird, and gross pregnancy symptoms no one talks about, but should!
I wish more moms and health care professionals warned you about these...
This post originally appeared on Sarah's Blog, Motherhood Manifested. Click here to read.
Hey loves! We are right in the middle of #nationalinfertilityawarenessweek (April 21-29, 2019) and you know that I couldn’t let this week pass without sharing some gems...
I was 37 weeks pregnant with twins when I was told my daughter had died. It was during a regularly scheduled stress test that they couldn’t find her heartbeat. In a haze, I called our family and friends, went...
At some point or another during your pregnancy you will be asked what your birth plan is. In my case, I was asked multiple times. I kept telling my OB that I wasn’t sure what I wanted. But the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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Capture the Magic with Crystella Photography: Photos with Santa
Celebrate the Holiday Season with Crystella Photography’s Photos with Santa Mini Experience on Saturday, November 23rd!
Crystella Photography invites families to create unforgettable holiday memories...
