Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a season that tends to be defined by lots of aches and pains. Your body has been hard at work growing your little one, and you could really use a break right about now! If you are looking for the best form of self-care, you should consider booking regular prenatal massages. Not only […]

Throughout your pregnancy, one of the best things you can do for yourself is stay active. Unfortunately, that’s way easier said than done. You are dealing with so much fatigue and soreness that even getting off the couch feels downright impossible! If you need a gentle way to get moving, it might just be time […]

Baby showers are one of the sweetest events you can have on your calendar. This is your chance to spoil the new mom in your life, both with your advice as well as the products you know will completely change their lives. If you are in charge of planning a shower, the very first step […]

After you get past that initial excitement of that positive pregnancy test, all of a sudden, you are struck with the realization that one way or another, you are going to have to deliver this baby. Labor can be a scary topic filled with unknowns. So, as you head into that date, it helps to […]

Working with a doula has the power to transform your entire pregnancy and delivery experience. They are going to provide you with unconditional support while serving as your fiercest advocate. Then, once your baby arrives, they can continue to stick around and guide you through the tenuous newborn stage. As a Peoria newborn photographer, I […]

Pregnancy tends to be a season filled with unknowns. Your body is constantly changing, and you never know what’s normal or what needs attention ASAP. At the same time, you are creating your birth plan and noticing there are a whole lot of ifs filling the page. If you could use someone to chat with […]

When you enter parenthood, there’s a good chance you understand the toll it will have on your body. Growing a baby is hard work, and you are putting yourself through a whole lot of changes in a little under a year. This is why I always recommend signing up for pelvic floor therapy. This is […]

While I don’t think you ever need an excuse to treat yourself, pregnancy is a time when regular self-care should be baked into your routine. Your body is doing so much hard work throughout every second of the day. You need to take a second to honor its efforts while also treating the pains that […]

As women, we all have those tips and secrets that make our lives a little simpler, from the primer that keeps our makeup on late into the evening to the purse that looks stylish while holding everything and the kitchen sink. And while all of this might be necessary, the most important thing you can […]

Your baby shower should be a celebration you hold close for years to come. After all, there’s a good chance you have been dreaming about motherhood for quite some time. Now that your due date is rapidly approaching, you get the opportunity to go a little wild! Your baby shower is a time to gather […]