Sometimes, you just need a little verbal pick-me-up. Quotes help with that. They give us a fresh lens for the world... like an emotional energy drink. I hope that at least one of these quotes from suc...

A dear friend recently suggested I put Train4Birth on Pinterest. I was hesitant to add another social media platform to the cue. Especially after watching The Social Dilemma. But I know that staying “...

Seasonal Moves to bring Laughter and Joy to your Pregnant Body

"And If you ever saw It, You would even say It Glows"

Happy holidays! I get a little silly with the descriptions of some of these mov...

(originally published in the Memphis Parent )

I’ve always defined myself, in part, as a “runner”. Very early into my pregnancy running didn’t feel good to my body anymore. This was hard for me to adm...

How to Conquer Incontinence and Pregnancy

Unfortunately, 1 in 3 women has urinary leakage postpartum. There are a few reasons why this happens.

Symptoms of nausea shake off your exercise routine in ...

Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers: The Long Term Value of Connecting with your Children

Upon a friend’s suggestion, I recently read Hold on to your Kids, Why Parents Need to Matter More Than...

Taking your children camping appeals to the nostalgic sentiments of iconic American youth.

It also means a lot of packing.

One night of camping with an 18-month old in our friends quiet and forested...

What Does Being Pregnant Feel Like?

Being pregnant was honestly something I had a hard time envisioning. I’d always wanted to be a mother. I could envision myself walking my child to school in the mo...

Mindfulness Meditation Benefits 

It’s easy to let the excitement and anticipation a new baby translate into a checklist:

• Finding the best car seat
• Loading up on your army of bottles
• Preparing yo...

It’s difficult to articulate what it feels like to be a new mom. Partly, because the new momma brain feels sleep deprivation symptoms and effects. Articulating anything when tired sometimes feels like...