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Pregnancy

Are you looking for pregnancy advice from experienced moms? While having a trusted provider available for your pregnancy concerns is important, some “experts” have never actually experienced pregnancy.

Being a two-time, in-hospital, natural birth mama, I’m extremely excited to be able to talk to women regarding their questions or fears revolving around natural childbirth. It’s my aim to help women who are trying to get pregnant and encourage them to have a healthy pregnancy and natural birth. Plus, discuss the importance of support and resolving fears in the matter. Here, I’ll share tips, advice, and my experiences with fertility, pregnancy, and natural childbirth.

If you suspect you are pregnant or recently received a BFP (big fat positive), I encourage you to try out the pregnancy due date calculator!

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Pregnancy

What You Should Know Taking an Epidural During Labor

by Ivy B May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023

Trying to decide whether or not to take the epidural during labor? Please Don’t Take It!  This is what you should know about the risks of the epidural during labor.…

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Pregnancy

7 Facts to Consider Before an Elective Induction of Labor

by Ivy B May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023

Over your pregnancy? Baby is late? You’ve begun to ask “Can I ask to be induced?”  When there’s no medical need for induction of labor, the elective induction for convenience…

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Natural Birth

This is How to Prepare for Natural Birth: A Complete Guide to Homebirth and Hospital Birth Naturally

by Ivy B May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023

Your preparation for natural childbirth will be off to a good start with our helpful guide. If you want to know how to prepare for natural birth, we discuss what…

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What Should I Do? It’s My Due Date and Still No Baby

by Ivy B March 8, 2023
March 8, 2023

Natural induction options, deciding on induction, and handling the disappointment when baby is late.  Answers to your question: “What should I do?  It’s my due date and still no baby.”…

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Every Pregnancy is Different: Here’s 16 Ways Mine Differed

by Ivy B March 1, 2023
March 1, 2023

I had never realized just how different pregnancies could be, but I learned from my two that every pregnancy is different in drastic ways! I had always thought I’d be a…

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8 Smart Things to Do Before Your Baby Arrives

by Ivy B September 19, 2022
September 19, 2022

Whether it’s your first or subsequent pregnancy, there are tons of things that you need to do to get ready for baby.  I’m sharing 8 smart things to do before…

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Bishop Score Calculator: Know Your Score Before Inducing Labor

by Ivy B April 24, 2022
April 24, 2022

What is a bishop score calculator and why is it important to know your score? Everything natural birth hopefuls need to know about a Bishop Score if a doctor recommends…

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7 Signs You’re Pregnant

by Ivy B April 20, 2021
April 20, 2021

Am I pregnant? This is a common question, especially among first-time moms. In this post, we’ll discuss the 7 signs you’re pregnant. I remember the first time I got pregnant…

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4 Ways to Conquer Your Fear of Childbirth

by Ivy B April 5, 2021
April 5, 2021

Being scared of labor actually makes the process worse.  Overcome your fear of childbirth with a few tips from a 2-time natural birth mama. It saddens infuriates me the way…

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4 Natural Ways to Improve Fertility That Worked For Me

by Ivy B September 30, 2020
September 30, 2020

You can improve fertility naturally.  Though there are some things you can do, increasing your chances of getting pregnant also has to do with knowledge.  These are my tips for…

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How To Get Pregnant With Irregular Periods

by Ivy B August 14, 2020
August 14, 2020

Do you have irregular cycles?  When it comes to your fertility, you may be wondering how to get pregnant with irregular periods.  These tips may help. If you’re wondering how…

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Tips For Birth Without Epidural

by Ivy B November 20, 2019
November 20, 2019

If you’re asking “How can I avoid epidural during labor?” You’ve come to the right place. Two of my favorite topics are pregnancy & natural birth. I especially love the…

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3 Myths About Pregnancy & Dental Care You Shouldn’t Believe

by Ivy B August 23, 2019
August 23, 2019

This is a guest article dispelling myths about dental care during pregnancy by Dr. Amanda Tavoularis (dentably.com) When you and your partner choose to grow your family, it is one…

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11 Foods and Beverages to Avoid During Pregnancy

by Ivy B August 3, 2018
August 3, 2018

This is a guest post.  The author shares 11 foods and beverages to avoid during pregnancy. Pregnancy is perhaps one of the most important stages of a woman’s life. Therefore,…

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Why You Should Be Discussing Opioid Alternatives for C-section

by Ivy B July 20, 2018
July 20, 2018

Sometimes having a birth plan isn’t enough.  Learn about pain management for c-sections and opioids use and alternatives to discuss with your provider. So, you’ve decided to have a baby. …

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Hi, I'm Ivy!

Ivy B is a SAHM blogger at SAHM, plus. You can expect to find parenting, marriage, travel, and review posts.

I'm a wife and stay at home mom to 2 amazing (high-need) kids. I spend my days trying to figure out how to do this parenting thing and still get everything done. But, I'm more than just a mom.  I'm here to share my secrets for women who are looking for ways to give time to themselves, their husbands, and their kids.  Click here to learn more about SAHM, plus...

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