Amanda Ellis, Newborn Photographer Having a newborn baby is an incredible experience, but it can also be overwhelming and challenging. As a new parent, there are so many things to learn and adjust to, and sometimes it can be hard to know what to expect. In this blog post, I’m going to share some things […]

Photographer: Amanda Ellis Photography Being a mom is a wonderful, fulfilling experience that can bring immense joy and purpose to your life. But as a mom, you may also experience a common and persistent feeling called “mom guilt.”  Mom guilt can be described as the feeling of inadequacy, self-doubt, and anxiety that many mothers experience […]

Ok friends, today I’m talking about one of the hardest (and least talked about) aspects of postpartum recovery: bleeding (or lochia). I absolutely hated this aspect of postpartum. HATED IT. So I reached out to my readers for some suggestions on your favorite products (since you can’t use a menstrual cup or tampons). Keep reading […]

I think all mamas, regardless of whether you tore during childbirth should have a visit with a pelvic floor specialist. I’m not sure why it isn’t standard care, but we all know mothers tend to be the after thought when it comes to having babies in the US. I think it’s important though because all […]

Hi! I’m Kayle, a client and friend of Amanda’s, and she asked me to talk a bit about the differences between an OB/GYN and a midwife. I’m the mother to a 2 year old boy and a 1 month old girl and I had different healthcare providers, different hospitals, and vastly different birth experiences for […]