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Parenthood
Discover the power of a birth plan! Enhance your childbirth experience with improved communication, control, and satisfaction. Learn 6 key reasons why creating a birth plan is essential for expectant parents.
Did you know that 1 in 5 couples break up within one year of welcoming a new baby? Discover effective strategies to protect your marriage while caring for a newborn! Learn how to navigate sleep deprivation and maintain a strong relationship during this challenging phase of parenthood, as we share some practical tips for new parents to thrive together.
Why were we determined to have a vaginal birth after a C-section (VBAC) for our second pregnancy? Why did we end up having a VBAC at home and not at the hospital? What was our birth experience like, from crafting our detailed birth plan to the postpartum period? How did we deal with initial concerns expressed by our family about a home birth? We answer all your questions about our recent birth experience in this intimate Q&A!
Discover our inspiring home birth journey we welcomed our second child, baby Kay, in the comfort of our own home. This captivating story highlights the flexibility, intimacy, and empowering experience that is a home birth after a previous C-section! As we share our story, we emphasise the significance of dim lighting, natural pain relief methods, and a dedicated home birth team in ensuring a successful home birth.
Are you considering a home vaginal birth after a previous C-section? It's a daunting prospect, but with the right preparation and support, it can be a transformative and empowering experience! In this blog, we share our personal journey and the key strategies that have empowered us to take control of our birth experience. From booking a doula to educating ourselves on the birthing process, we highlight the importance of careful planning, emotional support, and informed decision-making.
After a daunting C-section experience with our first child, our doula's questions led us to re-evaluate our birth plan and switch hospitals for our second pregnancy. Discover how this strategic move not only gained us confidence in our choices but also provided a supportive environment that respected our birth plan!
Is a C-section the right birth plan option for you? Crucial in many high-risk pregnancies, it has both benefits and risks. While it can ensure safety for mother and baby during complex deliveries, it also comes with potential complications. Our detailed guide explores when a C-section is recommended and how it stacks up against vaginal delivery to help you make an informed decision.
Discover why we chose a planned home VBAC for our second birth despite the risks. Learn about our first birth experience and how it led us to this decision. Together, let’s explore the pros and cons of VBAC and Cesarean to make an informed choice for your next birth.
Motherhood
Discover the power of a birth plan! Enhance your childbirth experience with improved communication, control, and satisfaction. Learn 6 key reasons why creating a birth plan is essential for expectant parents.
Did you know that 1 in 5 couples break up within one year of welcoming a new baby? Discover effective strategies to protect your marriage while caring for a newborn! Learn how to navigate sleep deprivation and maintain a strong relationship during this challenging phase of parenthood, as we share some practical tips for new parents to thrive together.
Why were we determined to have a vaginal birth after a C-section (VBAC) for our second pregnancy? Why did we end up having a VBAC at home and not at the hospital? What was our birth experience like, from crafting our detailed birth plan to the postpartum period? How did we deal with initial concerns expressed by our family about a home birth? We answer all your questions about our recent birth experience in this intimate Q&A!
Discover our inspiring home birth journey we welcomed our second child, baby Kay, in the comfort of our own home. This captivating story highlights the flexibility, intimacy, and empowering experience that is a home birth after a previous C-section! As we share our story, we emphasise the significance of dim lighting, natural pain relief methods, and a dedicated home birth team in ensuring a successful home birth.
Are you considering a home vaginal birth after a previous C-section? It's a daunting prospect, but with the right preparation and support, it can be a transformative and empowering experience! In this blog, we share our personal journey and the key strategies that have empowered us to take control of our birth experience. From booking a doula to educating ourselves on the birthing process, we highlight the importance of careful planning, emotional support, and informed decision-making.
After a daunting C-section experience with our first child, our doula's questions led us to re-evaluate our birth plan and switch hospitals for our second pregnancy. Discover how this strategic move not only gained us confidence in our choices but also provided a supportive environment that respected our birth plan!
Is a C-section the right birth plan option for you? Crucial in many high-risk pregnancies, it has both benefits and risks. While it can ensure safety for mother and baby during complex deliveries, it also comes with potential complications. Our detailed guide explores when a C-section is recommended and how it stacks up against vaginal delivery to help you make an informed decision.
Discover why we chose a planned home VBAC for our second birth despite the risks. Learn about our first birth experience and how it led us to this decision. Together, let’s explore the pros and cons of VBAC and Cesarean to make an informed choice for your next birth.
Discover how we’re navigating the challenges of welcoming a new baby while ensuring our eldest child still enjoys precious mum time. What strategies are we employing to maintain the strong mother-son bond our older child knows and prevent feelings of neglect?
Fatherhood
Did you know that 1 in 5 couples break up within one year of welcoming a new baby? Discover effective strategies to protect your marriage while caring for a newborn! Learn how to navigate sleep deprivation and maintain a strong relationship during this challenging phase of parenthood, as we share some practical tips for new parents to thrive together.
Discover how we’re navigating the challenges of welcoming a new baby while ensuring our eldest child still enjoys precious mum time. What strategies are we employing to maintain the strong mother-son bond our older child knows and prevent feelings of neglect?
Welcoming a new baby brings big changes, but maintaining routines for older kids is key. How can consistency help older children be accepting of a new sibling? Find out how we’re maintaining our eldest’s sense of normalcy before and after the birth of our new child.
Avoid sibling jealousy when a new baby arrives by greeting your firstborn child first without holding the newborn. Discover what this simple yet thoughtful gesture can do to help cultivate positive sibling relationships and ease a smooth transition for older children.
Ease your firstborn's transition to big sibling status with a thoughtful gift exchange when the new baby arrives. Foster bonding and empathy, and reduce jealousy through this memorable shared experience.
Discover how involving your firstborn in shopping for newborn essentials can ease the transition and foster a positive sibling relationship. Learn practical tips and benefits from our experience with Jere, our eldest, as we prepare him for his new role as a big brother.
Firstborn children often resist the idea of a new sibling. In this blog, we detail how talking openly and involving our older child helps reduce anxiety and foster bonding. Follow the journey of little Jere going from “no way" to joyfully accepting his new sibling and learn practical tips for easing an older child's transition when a new baby joins the family.
Welcoming a new baby brings joy and changes. As parents, we're taking steps to help our two-year-old son, Jere, transition smoothly into his new role as a big brother. From involving him in preparations to maintaining routines and bonding time, discover our 6 tips for easing older siblings into this exciting chapter.
How do busy couples like us, Gabes and Anna, prepare for baby number two? In this question-and-answer session, we take you on our second pregnancy journey by answering some of the hottest questions you sent us on Instagram.
Are you dreading your next long-haul flight with a toddler or an infant? How can parents balance educational activities with much-needed nap time in the air? How can we avoid meltdowns and bothering other guests? Discover how to turn potential chaos into a fun family adventure! In this blog, we unpack our strategies for keeping our kids, especially our two-year-old son, entertained during long flights.