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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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When you’re pregnant, there’s a good chance you already know what you want for your delivery. And unfortunately, there’s an even greater chance that total strangers will tell you their opinions of these choices. At times, it feels like there’s a special gravitational force in your baby bump that attracts all sorts of unwanted advice. […]

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Infertility is a difficult journey no family should have to experience. It’s heartbreaking to spend month after month feeling as though your body is betraying you. It’s even more complicated when it seems like everyone around you is getting pregnant. While it can be pretty invasive, in vitro fertilization is one of the best options […]

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Nearly every woman has the unfortunate experience of being ignored by a healthcare provider. Whether you’ve had your pain minimized or your symptoms straight out disregarded, there’s nothing more frustrating than having a doctor refuse to listen. This is what makes searching for an OBGYN so overwhelming. How do you find someone you can trust […]

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When you’re a parent, you wind up with many kids’ clothing that seems to take up permanent residence in the bottom of a drawer. Whether you have containers full of hand-me-downs from older cousins or have that one well-meaning relative who just can’t resist a 5% off sale, you typically have a ton of clothes […]

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