We first learned about Bot Tots when we were looking for unique, organic baby clothing and we found the adorable Lily O’Geary onesie. As we learned more about the mission of the company and the quality of the products we knew we had found something unique and worth sharing. Bot Tots was founded by Erin Saelens with the “vision of brightening children’s wardrobes around the World.” As an environmentally... 

Twitter parties are a great opportunity to connect with followers and friends. Usually an information exchange and place to find support, twitter parties and chats may also include giveaways and prizes for participation. For new and expectant moms, a twitter party can allow you to connect with professionals and get answers to your burning questions — directly from an expert.  It’s a chance... 

Doulas have been around for a long time but only recently have they become a regular part of the discussion in birthing classes and among friends looking for a unique type of support during birth. Did you have the support of a doula when you gave birth? Please take a brief survey and share your experience. Considering Hiring a Doula? Doulas are certified professionals who are well-trained in... 

If you just can’t do cloth diapers but want to make better choices for your baby and the environment then consider disposables that are more environmentally friendly. Most disposable diapers are made from non-renewable wood and plastic which clearly have a negative impact on the earth. Even cloth diapers need to be washed consuming water, detergent and electricity. So what can today’s eco-conscious... 

Having a baby is a time of great excitement and anticipation.  A LaborKit is a pre-packed canvas bag with all the necessary items to help you prepare for birth and practical items to help make baby’s delivery and your recovery as stress-free as possible.  We have consulted with many nurses, doulas and mothers to create the most practical and affordable range of LaborKits for expectant moms (four... 

As we review the results and over 200 pages of comments, we will post the results to each question individually. These links will take you to our main website for complete articles. Question #1: How many Cesarean Births Have you had?  From the comments in subsequent questions we can see that many women who have had just one cesarean experienced it with their first birth. This also provides some insight... 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                      Survey Reveals Overwhelming Support for Vaginal Birth After Cesarean and Desire for Better Care      In a recent survey, hundreds of mothers shared positive and negative feelings about their cesarean birth.... 

This is the first of a series of blogs written by Danielle Elwood summarizing the results of the Post Cesarean Feelings Survey. When Theresa Shebib and I embarked on a small survery about cesarean section mothers, we never imagined it would skyrocket so nearly 861 mothers worldwide.  Starting as a simple project of two cesarean mothers, and a passion for internet blogging we threw together a survey... 

The following is a guest post from Shelagh Cummins, M.Ed, Practicalmum.com I’m staring down the barrel of yet another birthday. They happen WAY too often. Here are the top 10 things I have learned since becoming a mom three short birthdays ago; 10. Throw modesty out the window. I could never go to the bathroom in public places. I would get stage fright. I remember running home from school as... 

We live in a culture obsessed with appearance and instant gratification. Terms like “mommy tuck” and “getting your body back” are common and set new moms up with unrealistic expectations.  “Does This Pregnancy Make Me Look Fat?” The Essential Guide to Loving Your Body Before and After Baby helps a mom-to-be recognize the pressures that exist today and how to look realistically at pregnancy...