Pregnancy

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...

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...

Photo Credit: Diane Hamacher Photography www.dianehamacher.com Our Sixth Annual Bloom event was one for the books! Over 100 new and or expecting mamas attended our annual Bloom celebration at the beautiful Coaster Terrace at Belmont Park on Sunday, April 10th. The event featured...

When I found out Dr. Hoss, DDS, MS– founder of The Super Dentists was writing a book, I knew it would be great, but that's simply an understatement. In his new book, If Your Mouth Could Talk, Dr. Hoss connects the dots between oral health...

I have a confession to make. I am not really “from” San Diego (cringe, downcast eyes, shameful head bow). Yes, this ocean surfing, yoga enthusiast, outdoors-every-day momma actually grew up on the East Coast. While I certainly classify myself...

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...

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...

We had such an amazing time this year at Bloom! We want to thank our co-host sponsor, Gymboree, for allowing us to take over their space to make a beautiful event. We also want to thank all of our other...

I love my job. I'm a doula. I get to support mothers and fathers during a very special time of their lives. I get to watch their joy, and be with families during the birth of their child. That is...

Tiger mom,   You're out running errands day to day, Not giving a thought to what others say. Whether under your clothes they are staying to hide, Or out there in the world- we are by your side.   Like a boss you wear that teeny bikini, With your...

Two years ago I had the honor of meeting one of the sweetest, most loving, cute, incredible, strong and down right most amazing human beings. Our meeting didn’t go quite as planned, but the second I saw her I...

Disclosure. This post is sponsored by Best Start. As always, the information presented and opinions expressed are our own. There are many reasons why people choose to have their baby in a birthing center. Given that San Diego has an array...