Are you preparing for a maternity shoot however unsure where to begin? I’m not sure why this seems to be a tough task for folks, including myself. Maybe because you (and I) want this special moment in time captured perfectly. So I’ve put together this guide to aid you in your planning process.

Being a surrogate/gestational carrier is a special and unique journey that deserves to be captured not just for the carrier, but also for the intended parents and baby on the way. It's a fun activity to bond with each other and continue to build excitement of the coming bundle of joy!. Also, if you like the look, links available to shop the look to make it your own!

Fertility clinics test each embryo from egg retrievals to know which ones fertilized properly. The other amazing part about this stage is how they are also able to perform genetic tests on each successful embryo. This allows parents to find out the gender of the baby. Needless to say I've known baby's gender since the very beginning.

Many women who’ve had subsequent pregnancies share how each pregnancy brought it’s own joys and challenges. “Each pregnancy is different” is such a commonly known statement. Here are some tips on how I’ve managed the differences.

If you have children, you know their intuition is on point especially when it comes to their mothers. The three of us, myself and my intended parents, intentionally introduced the concept with great care to minimize any confusion. Here are three major steps…

Witnessing the ups and downs they’ve faced trying to become parents has been filled with many tears, prayers and more tears. Now that we are finally pregnant and their little baby is on the way it’s important to include the parents-to-be in every way possible. Our pregnancy not my pregnancy…

Our experience with CNY Fertility Clinic on Transfer Day. Here's our testimony and notes on what to expect as others prepare for IVF transfers.

As a new mom with a baby with allergies finding food alternatives have been a journey. Here are some kid approved food alternatives for children who are allergic to wheat and nuts. Here are options for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.

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This is my birth story simply told. When the doctor pulled our daughter out of my belly he mentioned the umbilical cord was wrapped around her neck, twice! Plus there was meconium in my amniotic fluid. No wonder labor didn't progress much. My baby was under a lot of stress.

Unfortunately, in all of our preparation for labor and delivery, I did not feel prepared for nursing. No one told me about the pain of nursing until I was facing it. Seek help from a lactation consultant.