Giving Birth During the COVID-19 Pandemic Will you be giving birth during the pandemic? For many women, this current situation may feel like a tough time to be pregnant. In addition to the normal fears of childbirth and becoming a new mom, you also have to worry about exposure to coronavirus, making sure you have…
I had fairly eventful deliveries with both my babies. My first pregnancy, I was induced for preeclampsia after being rear-ended on my way to work at 35 weeks pregnant. My second pregnancy, I had an unexpected c-section in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. This post focuses on my actual labor and delivery experience but…
Recovering from a c-section can be a difficult experience for a lot of moms. This is especially true if your c-section was unexpected or unplanned. My first pregnancy didn’t go as planned and I was induced for preeclampsia at 35 weeks after being rear-ended on my way to work. You can read more about my…
Okay mamas. If I had to choose one piece of advice I’ve learned from experience regarding pregnancy to share with you, it would be this: Pack Your Hospital Bag Early! I had a feeling during my first pregnancy that I was going to deliver my baby early despite everything being normal. Luckily, I was super…
On the day of my induction, I woke up thinking it was a perfectly normal day (besides the whole being almost 9 months pregnant thing). I was 35 weeks and 5 days along. I got up, got dressed, took a picture of my belly (I was only slightly obsessed with my baby bump) and went…