by Margarita Valbuena | Oct 3, 2017 | Community, expectations, Family, Postpartum, Real Talk Tuesday
Last week, I spent quite a bit of time explaining why we should log off and check-in to daily, face-to-face human interaction with other adults. So, why are we still here? Because we live in the real world and the internet is here to stay. If you’ve taken a...
by Margarita Valbuena | Sep 26, 2017 | Community, expectations, Family, parenting, Postpartum, Real Talk Tuesday
You’re about to have a baby. Maybe it’s your first baby, maybe even your second, third or fourth baby. The Overwhelm has a firm grip on you. Your friends and family have oodles of unsolicited advice. Enjoy every moment! Don’t forget the *expensive baby gear product...
by Cait Sobotka | Aug 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
ONE OF THE MOST COMMON QUESTIONS WE HEAR FROM OUR CLIENTS IS WHEN THE BEST TIME TO INTRODUCE A PACIFIER. THE ANSWER–LIKE MOST OF THE ANSWERS WE GIVE–IS THAT IT DEPENDS! Pacifiers come with a number of benefits, including: Satisfies your baby’s...
by Margarita Valbuena | Aug 1, 2017 | Community, expectations, Family, parenting, Real Talk Tuesday, women
In the past couple weeks, 3 of my close friends – on 3 separate occasions – gave me an incredible gift. While unexpected, it was much needed. I promise I’ll fill you in on the gift, but first: My kids have watched Moana approximately a dozen times in the...
by Cait Sobotka | Jul 30, 2017 | expectations, Postpartum, Pregnancy, Real Talk Tuesday, Self-Care
While pregnancy is often revered as a wonderful period in which the expectant parent glows with happiness and joy, the truth is that 1 in 5 women suffer from depression or anxiety during pregnancy. While most of us hear about postpartum depression, just as many women...
by Cait Sobotka | Jul 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
Chicago Birth & Baby presents: Summer Sundays, a series covering our favorite family-friendly eats, activities, and events in some of Chicago’s most exciting neighborhoods. THIS WEEK WE’RE TAKING A LOOK AT ANDERSONVILLE! ANDERSONVILLE IS A...
by Cait Sobotka | Jun 25, 2017 | Uncategorized
THIS WEEK WE’RE FOCUSING ON LOGAN SQUARE! LOGAN SQUARE IS A RICH AND DYNAMIC NEIGHBORHOOD, WITH PLENTY TO DO, SEE, AND EAT! HERE ARE SOME OF THE DOULAS’ FAVORITE FAMILY-FRIENDLY SPOTS. Eats Parsons Chicken & Fish Parsons boasts high quality, locally...
by Cait Sobotka | Jun 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
Temperatures in Chicago have certainly crept up over the last couple weeks, and Chicago Birth & Baby has a few quick answers to frequently asked questions about sun safety with a infant. DOES MY BABY NEED WATER IN HOT WEATHER? For infants under six months,...
by Cait Sobotka | May 25, 2017 | Uncategorized
We say it all the time…doulas aren’t just for the expectant woman, they’re for partners too. HOW CAN A DOULA CAN BENEFIT HUSBANDS, WIVES, PARTNERS, SISTERS, MOTHERS, FRIENDS, AND SOON TO BE CO-PARENTS? Here’s five ways: 1. A DOULA WILL ENABLE...
by Cait Sobotka | May 16, 2017 | Uncategorized
Making the switch to natural beauty and skincare products can feel overwhelming! THERE ARE A TON OF CHOICES ON THE MARKET, AND IT CAN BE A CHALLENGE TO FIGURE OUT WHICH PRODUCTS ARE ACTUALLY MADE WITH HIGH QUALITY, ORGANIC INGREDIENTS AND WHICH ARE JUST RIDING THE...
