Jessica Lagrone1 day ago2 minCervix-Ripening SmoothieToday's blog is going to be short & sweet... literally! I'm writing below my favorite smoothie recipe that includes dates. If you don't...
Jessica Lagrone4 days ago4 min8 Tips to Prepare for an InductionHere are 8 tips to help you feel prepared and confident if you need an induction.
Jessica LagroneApr 224 minAll the Different Birth Providers ExplainedConfused about all the different types of providers for your birth? This blog goes into the most common types of providers.
Jessica LagroneApr 44 minCluster FeedingA sample early morning feeding schedule of a cluster-feeding newborn: Wake: 5:00 am; Eat 5:15 am Sleep 5:30 am Wake 7:00 am; Eat 7:15 am...
Jessica LagroneMar 77 minShould I Get An Epidural?Read on to understand more about epidurals, the benefits, the risks, and whether or not you should get one.
Jessica LagroneJan 314 minTo Push or Not to PushIs laboring down recommended? This blog discusses the benefits and risks of laboring down.
Jessica LagroneJan 126 minHow to Switch From Formula to BreastmilkThis guide will show you how to make the switch from supplementing with formula to exclusively breastfeeding.
Jessica LagroneDec 8, 20216 minEarly Labor Tips for CouplesWhat should you do during early labor? Read on to hear our tips for both mom AND dad!
Jessica LagroneNov 5, 20214 minThe Miles CircuitIf you’ve hung around our Instagram for any amount of time, you’ve probably heard me talk about the Miles Circuit. It’s one of my...
Jessica LagroneOct 4, 20213 minNitrous Oxide During Labor: Pros & ConsIf you’re a birth nerd like me, then you may have heard of the show ‘Call the Midwife.’ It became one of my favorites while I had babies,...
Jessica LagroneAug 26, 20216 minWhat I Wish Someone Would've Told Me About Postpartum...I prepped hard for my first birth in 2014. Ben and I took a 12 hour birth class. We read all the books. Did all the exercises. Signed up...
Jessica LagroneMay 19, 20214 minNipple Stimulation: One of the BEST Ways to Induce Labor at HomeNipple stimulation is one of the best evidence-based methods of naturally inducing labor. Read on to find out more!
Jessica LagroneMar 12, 20212 minThe 10 ESSENTIAL Questions to Ask Your OB if You Want an Unmedicated BirthWill you be the one to deliver my baby? How many of your past patients have successfully had an unmedicated birth? What is your personal...
Jessica LagroneMar 5, 20214 minWas My C-Section Medically Necessary?Unplanned, emergency, elective, planned - c-section rates are on the rise, and the reasons are not cut and dry. As of 2018, 31.7% of all...
Jessica LagroneAug 9, 20203 minWhat’s Normal & Not Normal With BreastfeedingIn past cultures, breastfeeding was a normal thing and often took a village, literally. Moms, grandmas, aunties and other women would...
Jessica LagroneJul 16, 20202 min4 Types of Pregnancy Pelvic Pain & What to DoIf you’re pregnant & in your second or third trimester, you’ve probably experienced some sort of pain. The most common pain we hear...
Jessica LagroneJun 15, 20202 min3 Daily Activities for the BEST Baby PositioningMost of us are concerned about whether our baby’s head is down or not. However, head down doesn’t guarantee a smooth labor. We outlined ...
Jessica LagroneMay 26, 20203 minI Survived a Postpartum Hemorrhage: Maternal Death Rate & What You Need to KnowThe hospital room was mostly quiet, except for the quiet murmuring of my husband talking to his parents on the phone as he held our...
Jessica LagroneMay 15, 20203 minAm I In Labor? How to Tell.That first contraction a mama feels is so exhilarating (and also a little nerve-wracking, if I’m honest). I still remember the first...
Jessica LagroneApr 19, 20204 min7 Things I Wished I'd Been Told About C-Section RecoveryAfter my emergency c-section with our second daughter, I was so unprepared for c-section recovery.