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Meghan Markle, Are You Giving Us Some Royal Babies?

Meghan Markle, Are You Giving Us Some Royal Babies?

Meghan Markle dazzled the world as she became the first American Royalty. No, really. She is the first American, let alone African-American to become legit royalty. (Ohh I hope she starts a hashtag or makes some bumper stickers with her face that say #legitroyalty).

Serena Williams’ Delivery Teaches a Valuable Lesson…
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Serena Williams’ Delivery Teaches a Valuable Lesson…

So Serena Williams had a baby. A beautiful baby girl. But let’s back up. This woman made pregnancy look like body goals. I swear to my Father in Heaven that I NEVER want to be pregnant again (#mythreekids), BUT IF I DID, I’d want to look like Serena. Strong, gorgeous, and courageous. The woman had…

I Have The Secret To The Best Birth Plan Ever!

I Have The Secret To The Best Birth Plan Ever!

Birth plans are all the rage in pregnancy in the last five to seven years. Every app, every mommy website, every natural birth instructional anything contains mention of and often a template for a birth plan. In this post I will answer the following questions: What is a birth plan? What are some common misconceptions…

Special Delivery! An OB/GYN’s Own Birth Story

Special Delivery! An OB/GYN’s Own Birth Story

I was a resident physician and had just finished performing a c-section. We had helped bring a new life into the world. That usually puts me right on cloud nine, even to this day, but this day I went straight to the desk and put my face down on the cold table.

How to Make Holiday Babies Feel Extra Special
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How to Make Holiday Babies Feel Extra Special

Holiday babies: the gift that keeps on giving. Five years ago, my daughter was born on Christmas Eve. Even though the thought of her being born so close to the biggest holiday of the year was super special and exhilarating, it wasn’t exactly ideal. I was a bit nervous about her future birthdays potentially being…