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As more people shop online, finding stores that sell high-quality baby gear and have a friendly, knowledgeable staff team seems to be getting harder to find in today’s world. I know firsthand that navigating endless information and reviews on baby products and toys can be a huge time-suck. For parents that want to purchase the […]

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Before I start this post, I just want to include a disclaimer that I will support you no matter how you choose to feed your baby. There’s nothing wrong with formula-feeding if that’s what works for your family. That said, I know breastfeeding poses a different set of challenges. I chose to breastfeed my own […]

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As parents, we all know how important it is to keep our kids healthy, but it can be really hard to find the “right” pediatrician when there are literally hundreds to choose from in the area. In this blog post, I’ll introduce you to the most highly-rated pediatricians in Boston and the surrounding areas. Here […]

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What You Should Know About Home Birth in Massachusetts Considering having a home birth in Massachusetts? I’ve got your back! This guide is not exhaustive, but it should help you start your search for Massachusetts home birth midwives if you’re looking for one. Before I get into it, though, I need to let you know […]

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  Hiring a doula for the births of my children was one of the best decisions I made, and I’d highly recommend it to any of my maternity clients (but we’ll get to that shortly). Since I know that many of my clients are considering whether or not to hire a doula and/or looking for […]

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One of the best parts of living in Massachusetts is living near some of the cutest shops around. After all, our state was one of the American originals, and we’ve had plenty of time to fill it with fabulous local shops! With so many lovely businesses, it’s impossible not to find a place that will […]

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From the big box stores to the small boutiques, there are many options for buying children’s clothing, but there isn’t much you can feel good about. Much of kids’ clothing is fast fashion, prone to ripping, and barely lasts when your child needs them. Add in the toys that tend to be primarily plastic, and […]

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We all have our preferences, whether we’re making a playlist or picking out where to eat. We understand what works best for us and are capable of making our own decisions. So why does prenatal medicine want to treat us all the same? So often, doctors want to give us a cut-and-paste-style approach when it […]

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Sometimes, the path to parenthood is paved with struggle. There’s nothing more maddening than feeling like you’re trying everything only for the test to be negative yet again. Not only is it personally devastating, but dealing with infertility can be incredibly isolating. It is hard to fight for years only to watch seemingly everybody get […]

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