As exciting as having a newborn baby may be for parents, it doesn't change the fact that it comes with a lot of responsibilities. Some parents, especially first-time parents, make the mistake of waiting until the child is born before they begin to run around for some crucial items. Many times, by the time the baby comes, it becomes sorely apparent that there isn't enough time.

PREGNANCYRuth Martin-GordonMarch 30, 2022Prenatal Fitness, preparing for baby, baasinet, baby decor, newborn nursery, hospital birth, home birth, bringing home babyComment

How to Have a Baby on a Tight Budget

In these times of pandemic, job loss and widespread unemployment, many of us might be thinking there’s no way we can afford a baby right now. But, if you’ve found yourself pregnant and part of the COVID Baby Boom, you are not alone.

PREGNANCYCODDLE EditorsDecember 16, 2020baby on a budget, baby care, hand me downs for baby, must have baby products, Feeding a baby, Clothing a baby, Having a baby, Midwife and baby, hospital birth, hospital billComment

Ways to transition and manage the first week with a Newborn

I spoke to a new mom a few weeks ago who got to the hospital at 8:23 am, gave birth at 10:45 am and was released at 5 pm. The hospital was satisfied with her smooth delivery and sent her on her way. She, too, was thrilled to have had a successful and safe pregnancy.

POSTPARTUMRuth Martin-GordonJune 24, 2020home birth, hospital birth, new mom visit, first week with a newborn, eating after birth, what to expect after childbirth, self quarantine with a mom, baby blues, chest feeding, lochia, coddle postpartum boxComment

How to Prepare for your Labor & Delivery

Veteran moms know all too well that there are many aspects of childbirth that you simply can’t prepare for. Much of this is due to the fact that every woman—and every birth—is different.

POSTPARTUMRuth Martin-GordonNovember 6, 2019labor and delivery, childbirth and labor, childbirth, hospital birth, hospital bag, birth plan, gestational period, birth experience, birth class, breastfeeding class, pack your hospital bag, what to pack for birth, packing for birthComment

These are the 5 pregnancy self care 'must do's' - that's hardly mentioned. Are they on your list?

POSTPARTUMRuth Martin-GordonSeptember 26, 2018ask questions about your care, childbirth and labor, get educated, hospital birth, labor, MOTHERHOOD, official due date, Pregnancy, pregnancy self care, pregnancy story, Prenatal, self care and pregancy, stay confident in your body, wellnessComment

My eventful & surprising birth experience

When I got pregnant, I was happy. I was especially thinking of my cousin who said the birth of her daughter happened in 45 minutes - from her car she barley made it to the hospital bed. I immediately thought to myself, we’re related…right!!! so the same may happen to me. SURPRISE SURPRISE!!

POSTPARTUMRuth Martin-GordonApril 6, 2018birth custom, birth experience, birth stories, birth traditions, featured, home birth, hospital bed, hospital birth, MOTHERHOOD, water birth

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