Pregnancy + Postpartum

Did you know that September is PCOS awareness month? At 26 years of age, I had never heard of PCOS.  All I knew was that having gotten married at 23, it had been three years and I was ready to...

Hey there Tampa Bay Moms! Did you feel that way when your first child (or second one) was born? I know I did.  They handed me this beautifully perfect baby girl and after checking fingers and toes, I opened...

I should probably start with a disclaimer. I'm no expert crafter. But I am resourceful! My inspiration usually comes from things I see and like, but don't  necessarily want to buy. So while one hand pinches pennies, the other...

Last week, my three year old asked me if breastfeeding was my superpower. I decided to nurse my two sons because of the many benefits associated with breastfeeding - passing on maternal immunities to disease, promoting brain growth and development,...

Sometimes pregnancies are planned. Sometimes they're a surprise. While always a blessing, for someone who is unprepared and unsupported (financially or emotionally), it can be frightening to find yourself unexpectedly expecting. Where's a hormonal girl to turn? The Florida Pregnancy Support...

There are many reasons that I became a doula. I loved my birth experiences and the magic of bringing my babies into the world. You could say I became a bit of a birth junkie after having them. It...

I am your worst nightmare. It’s my sole responsibility for making this exchange between us as normal as possible. Just looking at me makes you tap into primal fear. It's up to me to make this less awkward for us...

As a first-time mom, I had gotten used to receiving unsolicited "advice" from (sometimes) well-meaning strangers. I had also become accustomed to hearing the beliefs and opinions of other parents. I do my best to stay positive in situations...

Community Roots Collective: Empowering families and helping them grow through education, resources, and love. What initially began with a passion for midwifery, birthed Community Roots Collective. Community Roots Collective empowers families and recognizes that raising children is a shared effort....

Darn you Taylor Swift. Darn you. Let me begin my admitting, yes, I am a Taylor Swift fan.. And if she weren't coming in concert on Halloween...HALLOWEEN... I would be bopping along like a 13 year old to all of her...