As you begin to navigate building your healthcare team during pregnancy, you’ll likely have the question of what is the difference between a doula and a midwife. I’ve been there! The debate of doula vs. midwife can seem incredibly confusing. Do they do the same thing? What are the pros and cons of each? At […]

So, you’ve heard the term ‘doula’ thrown around in your local parenting groups or come across it while scrolling through Instagram. But what is a doula? What do doulas do? I surveyed the New Modern Mom community and about 1/4 of respondents used one for their birth. Those that did loved the support, those that […]

Motherhood is a journey filled with countless decisions, and one of the most personal choices you’ll make is crafting your birth plan. TBH I didn’t think this was necessary with my first birth, and waited until 38 weeks to finally search for a simple birth plan template. With emotions running high and a plethora of […]

As an expectant parent, it can be overwhelming to prepare for the arrival of your little one. From setting up the nursery to buying adorable baby clothes, there are so many things that need to be taken care of before your due date. On top of every Mama’s third trimester of pregnancy to-do list before […]

Being pregnant again is the real meaning of your body bouncing back… like woah Um hello bump, I see you. I swear this is the real meaning when people say your body bounces back. No it’s not after baby, it’s when there is a new baby growing in the picture. My body just knew what […]

Virtually all our nation’s leaders talk about valuing children and families. America ought to be a place where the birth of a child is a glorious event, rather than the beginning of a family’s economic ruin. “25% of poverty spells begin with the birth of a child” – National Partnership for Women and Families. While […]

You don’t need a big room to design a dreamy nursery for your baby.  These 3 Mamas nailed the Closet Nursery, and have some great design advice to do the same. A big thank you to my San Francisco Mom Tribe/best friends, Emily Mulcahy, Lindsay Bishop (L. Bishop Photography) & Molly Vandehey for sharing their […]

Sharing my miscarriage story because it shouldn’t be taboo to talk about [Deep breath in] I’ve probably written 6 different versions of this blog post over the last year – well before the idea of starting the New Modern Mom blog even crossed my mind.  My life changed in April 2019 when I heard that […]

From morning sickness, bloating and first flutters, to back pain and a growing belly, here’s what you can expect as your body changes during pregnancy I loved being pregnant. I seriously miss it.  Every week there was a new exciting milestone knowing a little baby was growing inside there: from hearing the baby’s heartbeat for […]