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 Margarita Valbuena | Nov 5, 2019 | Community, doula, Family, labor support, Postpartum, Pregnancy, Real Talk Tuesday
Did you hear? Third Coast Birth & Family and Chicago Birth & Baby recently joined forces to bring you: Third Coast Birth & Baby – Logan Square! We have a new name, a new logo and several new faces, but we still provide you with the same...
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 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 Margarita Valbuena | Oct 18, 2016 | parenting, Postpartum, Postpartum doula, Real Talk Tuesday, Self-Care
I posted this list last week on our Facebook page, but allow me to describe each item here, in depth, as well as introduce you to the sixth and most important factor in a positive postpartum experience. *Fair warning, this is a bullshit free zone.* First: The...
