“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...
What I’ve been telling people, as some sort of self-imposed clarification I guess, is that we planned for this pregnancy — TMI, this baby was not a quarantine conception.
What we didn’t plan for was this pandemic. See, we decided...
I’ll just cut to the chase: COVID-19 sucks, especially if you’re pregnant (as if birth wasn’t nerve wracking enough on its own!). Beyond the base-level stress that a pandemic brings, social-distancing rules can really throw a curve ball into...
January 3rd. January 3rd, 2019 to be exact. This is the day my life would change forever, both in the best and worst ways. This was the day that I received two phone calls. The first was my sister,...
Dear new and expecting moms,
You've been on my mind, and I wanted you to know. Becoming a mother is an experience fraught with worry and uncertainty, and now we have a global pandemic. It's not fair and I wanted...
Hospitals across Kansas City are restricting visitors including those for moms in labor. While it’s not ideal, the purpose is to keep mom, baby and hospital staff safe and most importantly healthy.
Providing emotional support and a healing environment is...
Part of the joy of walking the line between being naturally-minded and “mainstream” is that you get the side-eye from both crowds, especially when it comes to pregnancy and birth. The natural people truly CANNOT UNDERSTAND why you, a...
“Is Josh still a baby or is he grown up?” asks my sweet rainbow girl from the backseat.
I look at her dad, our eyes share the same sadness. “I’m not sure baby girl. I kind of hope he’s still...
Whether it’s your first baby or your fifth, healing emotionally and physically from birth can be daunting. As my husband and I gear up to welcome our second baby, I am keenly aware of this. Though I’m excited to...
Please don’t ask me when I’m having another baby.
I know I’m having fun with my friend’s chunky little infant. You know why? Because I love babies. They’re adorable and just begging to be cuddled and kissed. While I know...
Part of planning a family is considering your birthing options. There are several settings women can consider, and I recommend a low intervention hospital setting if this is your preference. As your due date approaches, you will also want...
Postpartum doulas are so incredibly awesome.
That is not an exaggeration.
Unfortunately for me, this is one of those things I did not figure out until my fourth and final baby. I decided to hire a postpartum doula for a couple...
Pregnancy is magical. Growing and sustaining life is truly a gift … unless the third trimester takes place in the throes of summer. Then, pregnancy feels like becoming hostage to suffocating ruched t-shirts and high-waisted leggings. Picture yourself as...
Kansas City Moms Blog was thrilled to present BLOOM:: An Event for New and Expecting Moms to Kansas City. This year’s inaugural event took place at The Everly in the Crossroads.
Kansas City moms gathered on Sunday, May 5, for a brunch...
Everyone has their story to tell.
My story is no better than yours -- just different. And I’m proud of my story, so I want to share it with you!
I had T H R E E babies in...
Your Guide To KC
10 Taco Spots to Try in Kansas City
From traditional taquerias serving authentic Mexican flavors to trendy eateries with innovative spins on classic recipes, Kansas City has something to satisfy every taco...
