You are the ultimate decision-maker when it comes to your body, pregnancy, birth, and baby. This is such an important concept to understand. With that established, this post also covers how I like to structure the decision-making process into four phases: discover, discuss, decide, and document.

Birth in the United States today has been influenced by so many factors. Learn about a few of them, as well as what could be improved for the future.

Eating well is beneficial for everyone, but it isn’t always easy or top of mind. Trying to conceive, pregnancy, and body feeding can be very motivating reasons to focus on nutrition and nourishing your body. Check out this post to learn more about nutrition and how to ensure you’re getting the essential nutrients you need each day.

Have you considered documenting your pregnancy? Read on to find out why you should and discover ten creative ideas for how to do it. From journaling to making art to documenting nature walks, there are ideas in this post for everyone!

Are you expecting a baby? While not everything has to be tackled all at once, it’s never too early to start thinking about household safety. From installing smoke alarms to anchoring furniture to preparing your pets, this post will help you prepare your house for your baby’s arrival.

This post lists a few things to do after you schedule your first prenatal appointment that will help you prepare for it.

Learn about urgent maternal warning signs (during and after pregnancy) and when to seek help from your care provider. This post also covers the signs of preterm labor and what to do.

This post has some ideas for discussions you can have with your partner prior to and during pregnancy. I also talk about some important truths when it comes to household equity.

Your body goes through a lot of changes during pregnancy. Exercise can help you adjust to these changes and avoid pain and dysfunction. But it’s important to understand which exercises are safe and which ones should be avoided. You’ll also want to be aware of symptoms that would indicate it’s time to stop exercising and contact your care provider.