Pregnancy

Everyone is pregnant! I feel like every time I get the pregnancy news from a friend, I wish I had written down my favorite baby gifts when I was pregnant. So here is my top 10 list of gifts...

https://youtu.be/ELrELUsJkGs On Thursday, September 27th we went Facebook live at UC San Diego Center for Better Beginnings with expert Sonia Alvarado of MotherToBaby CA. We shared information and answered your questions about drinking alcohol during pregnancy, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and other harmful...

How much do you know about children's dental health? Do you think you could pass a quick quiz on the topic from The SuperDentists? We put together the quiz below after attending another awesome Mommy & Me Series seminar at...

I had my first baby girl at 24 years old, and I am now pregnant with my 4th daughter at 34 years old. What a difference 10 years makes. Body: At 24, I felt great. No nausea or vomiting. No back...

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...

Ahhh breastfeeding, the most beautiful and natural thing a mother can do, right? This is one of those things about motherhood I was not at all properly warned about, despite watching every video my doctor sent me, talking to...

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...

Bloom 2019! We are excited to announce for the 3rd year in a row, in partnership with City Moms Blog, an event for new and expecting moms! We have been working behind the scenes for months on this amazing event...

I'm 38 weeks pregnant with my fourth daughter and I am over it. Don't get me wrong, I realize how much of a blessing it is to grow and raise tiny human beings. But between all of the discomfort...

The chaos of 3 kids under 4 years old is oh so real! Whether you have experienced this with 2 kids under 2, 3 kids under 4, or even 4 kids under 5, you know exactly what I'm talking...

We are SO excited for our annual BLOOM event on Saturday, April 20th from 10am-2pm at Joya Kitchen. Bloom is designed specifically for new to toddler-age moms, currently expecting (or planning to be), and adoptive and foster moms. We...