by Margarita Valbuena | Apr 28, 2020 | Ask the Doulas, parenting, Postpartum, Postpartum doula, Real Talk Tuesday, Self-Care
Did you just have a baby? Feeling anxious or uncertain about how to navigate this time at home without some of your usual supports due to the current public health situation? We’ve got you! Here’s postpartum doula, Amanda, with some easy tips for you!...
by Margarita Valbuena | Dec 3, 2019 | Community, expectations, Family, parenting, Postpartum, Real Talk Tuesday, Self-Care
I just spent a solid half an hour ranting on my personal Instagram about the backwards culture of The Holidays as we know them in our current society. Black Friday this, Cyber Monday that, dozens of emails claiming to have the only gift you REALLY need this season....
by Cait Sobotka | Nov 14, 2017 | developmental shifts, expectations, Family, parenting, Postpartum
YOUR BABY’S SLEEPING WELL AT NIGHT AND FOR NAPS, YOU HAVE A DEPENDABLE RHYTHM – YOU REALLY FEEL LIKE YOU HAVE THIS PARENTING THING DOWN AND HAVE HIT YOUR STRIDE. ALL IS GOING WELL UNTIL ABOUT FOUR MONTHS AND SUDDENLY YOU’RE UP EVERY TWO HOURS AGAIN WITH A FUSSY...
by Cait Sobotka | Oct 24, 2017 | Community, Family fun, parenting
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING FUN AND NOT TOO SPOOKY TO DO WITH YOUR LITTLE BOOS AND GHOULS? HERE’S CHICAGO BIRTH & BABY’S LIST OF BEST HALLOWEEN FUN IN CHICAGO AND THE SURROUNDING SUBURBS! Forest Park Casket Races – Saturday 10/28 @ 10am Head to Forest...
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 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...
