I was just at a kid’s resale shop and I overheard a Grandpa asking the store owner for some advice.  He wanted to buy his new grandson a...

There are many reasons a mom might need some help during pregnancy, and who better to help than a woman who has made a career out of it? ...

World Breastfeeding Week starts tomorrow!  Did you know the WHO recommends a baby be exclusively breastfeed for the first 6 months and...

A common question doulas receive isn’t from mothers, it’s from the dads!  Most fathers are concerned that a doula might “come between”...

My Facebook page is officially up and going!  Click the link on my sidebar or here to see what else is going on with Blissful Beginnings...

Summertime in Houston is hot, there’s no doubt!  This summer has been just as hot as any other summer, but with the lack of rain the...

As part of my training for DONA, I’m required to read several books on their lists.  One book is called The Doula Book, and the title...

For many parents, the decision to circumcise or not to circumcise their newborn son isn’t something that seems like a big deal.  Many...

My dad texted me the other day, letting me know he’d heard about an app called “Your BFF During Pregnancy.”  (Truth be told, I’m not sure...

Yesterday I was honored to attend the birth of little J.  Wow.  Just… wow. Mom and I had been online friends for several years and when...

Happy Mother’s Day to all Mothers out there, especially those experiencing this day for the very first time! I Googled “Mother’s Day...

Nativiti Birth Center, located between Woodlands Parkway and Rayford/Sawdust Road.  Although it’s located in North Houston, they have...

Cravings tend to point to a deficiency in your body.  Craving ice?  Your iron is probably low, so do your best to add good sources of...