This birth story series is sponsored by HCA Midwest Health.
My first labor was called a precipitous labor. Fortunately in that case, I was already in the hospital for observation when my water broke and contractions started. She was born...
This birth story series is sponsored by HCA Midwest Health.
So, my babies all have big heads. And because my firstborn has a particularly large noggin, we headed down the road of induction when it seemed like our bouncing baby...
This birth story series is sponsored by Overland Park Regional Medical Center.
Having babies is life changing. There isn't anyone that could argue me out of that fact. You are changed forever. The birth of each one of my kids...
This birth story series is sponsored by HCA Midwest Health.
I was ready. The nursery was decorated, the car seat was installed, and my research was complete. But then I got Bell’s Palsy during my 38th week of pregnancy and...
This birth story series is sponsored by HCA Midwest Health.
It was Wednesday, July 17, 2019. I was 36 and a half weeks pregnant with my first child, a baby girl. My husband was heading into his last day of...
This birth story series is sponsored by HCA Midwest Health.
In November 2019, I found out I was pregnant with my second child. I was labeled as a high-risk pregnancy due to being diagnosed with chronic Crohn’s-Colitis, an anti-inflammatory disease...
This birth story series is sponsored by HCA Midwest Health.
The familiar wave of nausea had hit me hard. I crawled back in bed only to find myself huddled in the bathroom once again five minutes later. I had one...
1 in 8 couples is impacted by infertility.
As women, we spend our whole young lives being warned about getting pregnant, discussions on virginity, unplanned/unwanted pregnancy, abstinence—it seems like a baby is literally going to drop out of the...
This post is sponsored and written by HCA Midwest Health.
When you’re trying to conceive, much of the focus is understandably on tracking when you’re ovulating and when to have sex. While these things are important for a successful pregnancy,...
Before our daughter was born, as a first-time parents, my husband and I were constantly being asked about how we were going to parent our child. Questions like, “So do you plan on breastfeeding?” or “Will you put her...
I take my job as meal train conductor very seriously. But despite my vigilant efforts, my friend and her new baby ended up in a bit of a saucy situation. Without any regard to what others were already bringing, her...
After I did my first #kcmctakeovertuesday, I was asked so many questions about our journey to becoming parents and starting a family as a same-sex couple. I wanted to share our story for those who didn’t feel like they...
Bloom :: An Event for New and Expectant Moms is almost here! We've been busy planning a special evening for you - while you're safe at home.
Here are just a few reasons you'll want to invest this time for yourself...
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Who: All Kansas City moms (you do not have to be expecting to attend!). This event is designed for moms...
“All that matters is a healthy baby.”
How many times have you heard this phrase when talking about an ultrasound? I've used it many times when wondering about the gender of my children or chatting with my pregnant friends. While...
Your Guide To KC
Where to Trapshoot in Kansas City with Teens, Tweens
The rise of tweens and teens seeking sports outside the traditional football, soccer, basketball, volleyball route has been on a steady incline for the...
