All Things Birth Blog
How to Throw an Awesome Baby Shower
This tradition, which became popular during the postwar baby boom of the 1940s and ’50s, is an opportunity for you and the expectant parent’s community of close friends and family to celebrate new beginnings, share parenting wisdom, and help make a dent in the haul of essentials that the new parent will need once the baby arrives.
The Hidden Risks of Early Sleep Training: What Science Tells Us
Many doctors, sleep experts, and clinics begin promoting sleep training as early as 3 or 4 months, and sometimes even earlier. This happens during a crucial time of infant development, often called the “fourth trimester,” when infants are still adapting to life outside the womb. Opponents of early sleep training argue that it interferes with the infant’s naturally developing circadian rhythms, creates undue stress, and can even undermine breastfeeding success.
Sleep Training vs. Sleep Shaping: Finding What Works for Your Baby
The quest for a good night’s sleep with a newborn can feel like chasing a mythical creature—elusive and mysterious. Every parent has been there, scouring for that secret recipe that will coax their baby into a peaceful slumber. As a seasoned childbirth educator, I’ve navigated this journey with many parents, offering insights into two popular methods: sleep training and sleep shaping.
Dr. Katherine Princic: Insight to Your Pelvic Health
Hello, I’m Katherine Princic, pelvic physical therapist and owner of Embody Physical Therapy. I serve women in pregnancy and postpartum for all of their pelvic health needs and to assist with healing and recovery.
Nursing Bras & Clothing
Click here and use code AFF-URSULA-BYD-20 to get 20% off your purchase.
Belly Bands & Clothing
Click here to get 10% off your Belly Bandit purchase.Use code URSULA.
Pregnancy & Birth Clothing
Click here to get 20% off your first Kindred Bravely purchase with coupon BIRTHYOUDESIRE15
Meet Ursula
The purpose of this blog if to inspire families to better understand their choices and options as well as how their choices affect both the short term and long term well-being of the whole family. I hope you enjoy it!
Let's start your birth Journey