Pregnancy

After I miscarried in October, I wasn't sure what would lie ahead. Maybe we were done having children. I wrapped my head around that possibility, but also kept my heart and mind open to more. I'm currently 13 weeks pregnant...

Deerwood Women’s Health Clinic, located at 2420 Wycon Drive in Waco, Tx, is a team dedicated to women’s health. Dr. Kessler, Dr. Voige and Nurse Practitioner Kim Austin specialize in OB/GYN with a combined 37 years of experience. The clinic also...

They say that raising a child takes a village. Well, we recently had our first child – a baby boy – and we have felt so supported by our village during this postpartum period. Friends and family locally and...

Grief can be misunderstood if it's uncharted territory for those who haven't experienced losing a loved one and immensely difficult for those who have. While no one would want anyone else to experience loss, it's a confusing path to...

When October rolls around, most people's minds are thinking of fall weather, long sleeves, pumpkin spice lattes, football season, Halloween, and prepping for the upcoming holiday seasons. Sadly, for women who have lost babies either in-utero, at birth, or...

"I choose you. And I'll choose you, over and over and over. Without pause, without a doubt, in a heartbeat. I'll keep choosing you". -Unknown Dear Rainbow Baby, The moment the image of you popped up on a pregnancy test, I...

  Please note: This article references pregnancy and infant loss and provides brief examples of what trauma is and how it can impact individuals and families. Please take care of yourself accordingly. A local Waco-area non-profit organization called Cradled provides...

Welcoming a baby into your world brings a lot of emotion, whether it's your first, middle, or last. In anticipating birth, moms usually have a specific birth plan or certain expectations they'd love to meet in order to make...

Enjoy this special post told by both me and my doula, Micah Burgess of Waco Doula! Me: Black text Micah: Red text If you’re planning to have kids, more kids, even if your births have gone well, this post is STILL for...

Did you recently find out you’re pregnant? Are you a new mama to a newborn? Or are you like me - not yet a mama - but love supporting the mamas around you in your life and want to...