Parents of newborns and expectant parents can connect with resources, listen to helpful speakers, meet other parents, and get some free baby gear at this year's Community Baby Shower. This year's shower is Tuesday, October 8th from 5-7 p.m. at Hillside Wesleyan …

Body and Mind Taking care of your body and mind can be essential throughout your pregnancy. We need to take care of our body so it is healthy and prepared for childbirth. Our mind can be a powerful tool for achieving the …

As a mother of an almost-three-year-old, I know a thing or two about picky eating. My one year old who once used to eat salmon, zucchini, and spinach like it was her job, now mainly seems to survive on oxygen and the …

Childbirth education is simply education you receive on childbirth. Your education can range from books, films, in-person courses, or virtual courses. There are many great options. However, selecting the right course for you is important. There are many courses offered athospitals, birthing …

Whether you are planning and scheduling a cesarean or it is a sudden change in plans, knowing you still have options can be incredibly helpful. While every hospital will have differentprocedures and protocols, you can still request different options from your care …

By BlueWaterParent.com Parenting Blogger Alyssa Dock. Views represented are for informational purposes and are the personal views of the writer. Over the years I have had the privilege to teach students of all ages, from preschool to second grade.  I spent two …

More often than not, when we think of doulas we think of them supporting mothers. While this is true, doulas also can be an incredible support for birth partners as well. Birth can be an incredible experience and a doula can help …

Every mother will have their preference on how to feed their baby. Some may choose to formula feed, some will nurse, some will pump and some will combination feed. Every mother's journey will be different. Nursing is defined as when a mother …

Throughout your pregnancy, you probably became very familiar with weeks, dates, and trimesters. But one we don’t hear as much about is the fourth trimester. The fourth trimester is considered to be the immediate postpartum period. Some say it is considered to …

Shelby Vinson is a hypnobirthing instructor located in St. Clair County, Michigan and owner of SC Empowered Birth. I had the privilege of asking her some questions to further explain what hypnobirthing is and how mothers can benefit from this method. What …