Guide to Induction at 37 Weeks: Everything You Need to Know
I was 36 1/2 weeks pregnant when I found out I’d have an induced labor at 37 weeks. It was a Wednesday, and my high risk specialist confirmed a preeclampsia diagnosis that we’d expected for weeks. But I was completely unprepared–scratch that, absolutely terrified–when she said I had 4 days to get everything in order […]
How Tracking Fertility with a Monitor Changed My TTC Journey
I’d spent too many months crying in bed the day my period came. After a year-and-a-half of unsuccessfully trying to conceive (TTC), I made a list of questions to ask my doctor. I’d been tracking fertility using ovulation predictor kits and ovulation tracker apps, but nothing was working. Month to month, I was heartbroken. The […]
Best Postpartum Swimsuits 2026: 8 Picks for Every Body
Among the millions of postpartum struggles I was unprepared for, living in a postpartum body that felt totally foreign was still one of the most frustrating. Because after that first 6 weeks, my body still didn’t feel like mine. Hell, not even after 6 months. So it’s an understatement to call it ironic that the […]
Pandemics, Pregnancy, and Planning: What You Need to Know from an Expert
Let’s be real right now. Pregnancy is a weird and scary enough process in the best of circumstances. Throw in a global pandemic, and many mamas are even more anxious than normal. Who can blame them? They’re growing humans! Anxiety abounds. As a result, we’ve gotten lots of questions from women at all stages of […]
8 Tips for Choosing the Best Travel Baby Monitor for Your Family
Traveling with a baby can be super stressful, but knowing you have the right equipment can decrease the bulk and lessen the stress. Do you really need to carry a travel crib, car seat, stroller, monitor, sound machine, diapers, and all that jazz? Let’s face it–babies require a TON of stuff. While we love using […]
Black Maternal Mortality Rates Left This Mom in Fear
I am writing this for my rockstar son, Chase, one of the most magnificent beings. And for everyone who has endured the trauma of delivering a child early, or of a medical system where black maternal mortality rates are astronomically high. Chase was born very early, at 30 weeks and 1 day. I experienced both […]14 Things to Do To Tackle Mom Overwhelm
You probably saw the title of this post and audibly groaned. It’s a visceral reaction you can’t help. If you’re a mom, you’re almost certainly overwhelmed. Period. Overwhelmed moms are constantly looking for ways to make their lives a little easier, and we’re here to help reduce some of that stress. Mental health for parents […]
Surviving the Loss of a Child: Michelle’s Story
To many, the loss of a child is completely unimaginable–something we shove into the darkest corners of our mind and fervently pray we never have to experience. For others, like Michelle Valiukenas, the loss of a much wanted baby is something that never goes away. Today we welcome Michelle, Colette’s mama and founder of the […]