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A mom smooshes her daughters face with some cake that is sitting in front of them

Having a baby should be the most exciting moment of your life, but it can be hard to appreciate it all when you’re sleep-deprived. The first few months can feel like you’re in a constant daze between the lack of a consistent sleep schedule and the constant wave of regressions. And while the internet is […]

parents and their dog sit on the floor of a nursery while playing with their toddler daughter

Families are never one-size-fits-all. While some benefit greatly from having a designated stay-at-home parent, others are absolutely dependent on childcare. One of the few things we all have in common is the need to make the best choices possible for our little ones. Whether you’re looking for a place that fits around your work schedule […]

A mom to bee holds her bump while being hugged by her partner on a windy beach

Pregnancy is a time worthy of celebration! From the moment you get that positive test, you can’t help but dream of all the possibilities. Baby showers allow you to invite everyone else in to experience your joy. It’s the perfect excuse to go all out with the ones that you love! Whether planning a shower […]

A mother to be in a green maternity dress kisses her partner while standing on a rocky beach

Pregnancy is typically thrilling, but it’s not without anxieties. From the beginning, you constantly wonder what your birth experience will look like. Chances are, you have your preferences. Now, it’s just a matter of ensuring you can see your birth plan through once those contractions start. Whether you’ve always dreamt of a candle-lit home birth […]

A mother and father lift and play with their infant toddler in a garden

The early years of your child’s life are the most important for their development. Your little one is constantly taking in the world around them. Everything from the books they read to the places they explore is planting the seeds in their education. One of the best ways to ensure your child gets the most […]

Details of a mom to be holding hands with her husband with her bump exposed massachusetts midwives

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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Having a baby should be the most exciting moment of your life, but it can be hard to appreciate it all when you’re sleep-deprived. The first few months can feel like you’re in a constant daze between the lack of a consistent sleep schedule and the constant wave of regressions. And while the internet is […]

A mom smooshes her daughters face with some cake that is sitting in front of them
parents and their dog sit on the floor of a nursery while playing with their toddler daughter
A mom to bee holds her bump while being hugged by her partner on a windy beach

Pregnancy is typically thrilling, but it’s not without anxieties. From the beginning, you constantly wonder what your birth experience will look like. Chances are, you have your preferences. Now, it’s just a matter of ensuring you can see your birth plan through once those contractions start. Whether you’ve always dreamt of a candle-lit home birth […]

A mother to be in a green maternity dress kisses her partner while standing on a rocky beach
A mother and father lift and play with their infant toddler in a garden
Details of a mom to be holding hands with her husband with her bump exposed massachusetts midwives

You have spent the past months dreaming about your baby, and now, it’s finally time to meet them. Chances are, you’ve probably put a lot of thought into what you want this experience to look like. And because birth is so vulnerable, it can be traumatic when that control is taken away. Cambridge doulas have […]

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A mother and father tickle and play with their infant daughter while standing in a park
A mother to be and husband kiss while holding on the the bump

Children are born curious. It starts in those very first few months when they’re examining their hands up close and continues into those preschool years when they’re performing their own secret experiments, such as pouring toothpaste into water. Seeing them constantly questioning how the world around them works is thrilling. One of the best things […]

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