As we pull out the onesies and set up the crib in preparation for a new baby, it's often easy to overlook the new mom and the many ways we can prepare for her postpartum time. One thing that can be set up ahead of time are postpartum freezer pads. Many women find that these frozen pads feel really great…
Whether you're in the midst of first trimester morning sickness, trying to rest during your postpartum recovery, or maneuvering life with a toddler and newborn - sometimes we need a little extra help from technology. We've found a few apps that make Mommy-life a little easier and wanted to share them with you. If there are any we're missing please…
If you're looking for a simple but cute craft to do with your kids this Valentine's Day consider this fun thumb-print craft! You or your kids can cut out heart or square shaped cards from any type of paper. Then, use a washable ink pad to make fun thumb prints. You can turn the thumb prints into little people, put…
What a wonderful year we had this 2015! We welcomed 26 new babies to families within Twin Cities Midwifery, and I got to welcome my own little bundle of joy on September 29th, 2015! No one had time to send in drawings or paintings for the coloring contest this year, so we came up with our own artwork to wish…
Protein is an essential part of a pregnancy diet as it aids baby's growth and development throughout the pregnancy. It can be hard to figure out where and how to incorporate more protein into your diet, especially when a chicken breast to go doesn't sound like an appetizing morning snack! We have a few healthy, quick, and easy protein snacks listed below to give…
Birth plans can be a helpful place for parents to compile a list of their preferences for their care and their new baby's care. It can be a useful place for parent's themselves to organize their thoughts as well as a place to share information with care providers. For families planning home births with solo-midwife practices their midwives have gotten…
By: Rachel Voigt My family has gone apple picking annually for the last thirty years -it's a family tradition that my parents started when they got married. Half the time it's raining, lately one or more of my siblings is off at school 1,000 miles away but it's always fun and we ALWAYS have more apples than we know what…