Understanding yourself and your partner's desires, core values, and parenting styles is an important piece to understand prior to walking into expanding your family. Walking through some of the exercises in our Returning to Work Course can be helpful in preparing you guys for some of the hard conversations prior to being in the thick of chaos in birth and parenting. 

We are going there, and more people should! 

What is postpartum anxiety, what is postpartum depression?

What can we do about it and how to notice it? 

Dive in with us as we cover real-life conversations with a group of five women who get vulnerable and talk about their own journey with postpartum depression and anxiety. 

What is a love language and how does it play a role in my relationships, friendships, and parenting my kids. 

In our Returning To Work course we cover the topic of Love Languages. We dive into why they are important, how to figure out what yours are and how to utilize them in your relationships. 

Do you know your Love Language? If so, is it a key piece in how you navigate your relationships? 

During pregnancy, we hear "you are eating for two" and quickly after delivery in postpartum we realize it can be really hard to feed ourselves cause we are constantly feeding a baby. Whether you are bottle-feeding or breastfeeding, we can create systems to help you and your family. 

What worked best for you postpartum? Pregnant? What are you planning to do? 

Meal trains? Family and friends? Door-dash? SO many options! Let these women walk you through their real-life options! 

Lose the guilt and ask for help ;) 

Take a deep breath! Holy Canoli, there are so many options. 

In our Returning to Work Course, we cover these topics in much deeper detail. BUT what is more relatable than hearing from real-life parents and the choices they made, why and details around the pros and cons of each. 

You have options ranging from being a Stay at home parent, daycare, family help, an au-pair, and several more! 

Where do you start? How do you choose? Let us help you. Start with this video, take our course and reach out anytime for guidance! 

What do you wish you would have known before your baby was born? We take a deep dive into what these parents wish they would have known prior to birth with this amazing group. Learn from those who have walked before you and take a listen. In addition to this quick clip, there is so much more information like this in all of our online courses. Whether you are looking for birth prep, confidence in bringing home your baby, or feeding and nourishment, we have you covered. 

Some things you will hear from these parents during the next 10 minutes... 

"How often do they actually need to eat?" 

"How different each of my kids would be. Not only the labor and delivery but their temperaments and postpartum journies."

"NICU stay possibility and what that means for our family." 

"Understanding babies social cues."

"Understanding the emotional process and having grace with myself." 

"I hated the What to Expect when you are Expecting." 

"Grieving the...

For so many, jumping into your local moms Facebook group of googling is our go to for answers. But when it comes to birthing during Covid, it’s important to have answers straight from the source. If you are preparing for your birth, here are a few ways to understand what to expect from your labor and delivery unit. Keep in mind, protocol is changing daily, be sure to get these answers now, and again within a week or so of your estimated due date.

Ask your OBGYN:
Every hospital functions differently, and likely, your OBGYN has been kept in the loop for the delivery units protocol. During your next appointment, ask them to fill you in.

Call your local hospital:
Call the facility you are delivering at and ask to speak to the labor and delivery unit. Once transferred, ask to speak to the charge nurse. Get an understanding of the protocol from them as well. While your OBGYN likely has the answers, these nurses are in the trenches and are first to know of updated policies, and more...

Here are 10 questions to ask your provider and delivery unit prior to your estimated due date regarding Covid. Things change daily so make sure you take notes and revisit these as frequently as you need to.

Be sure to not only ask just one question -- you should ask this list of questions to both your provider and the delivery unit. While both have updated protocol, each perspective and exposure is different. You will get a broad picture of each question which should bring a better understanding.

1) Do I need to pre-register or fill out paperwork prior to delivery?

Most hospitals require pre-registration paperwork. Prior to Covid, it would normally be a form you could mail directly to the hospital. In many cases, this process has become digital. Make sure you get it filled out early and confirm how you will know if everything is completed. 

2) Do I or my partner need a negative test prior to being in labor?

If baby is coming, the hospital will admit you to labor and delivery. With...