Entries by Emily Pelton
Everything and the kitchen sink? Packing your hospital bag.
What do I NEED to bring to the hospital? You’ve probably pondered this exact question many times the closer you get to your due month. You’re getting great prenatal care, you’ve decked out the nursery in the perfect theme. You’ve attended your childbirth education classes (right?), you’ve installed the car seat. You’re prepared in every…
Spice Spice Baby: Fall baby registry
It’s October and you know what that means! Pumpkin Spice Season is upon us! Check out these fun ways to ‘spice’ up your baby registry this fall and welcome your little pumpkin to the world. No one can resist pumpkin butts on babies, right? This adorable custom onesie from PersonalizeItFreeNY is fun and functional for…
Fall Maternity Session – 3 Tips for Success
This week, local DOB fave photographer and guest blogger, Shayna Hardy, shares her fall maternity session tips! 1. Location, location, location. Select a fall location for either it’s beautiful scenery or the meaning it has to your family. There are many beautiful foliage locations around Baltimore area to enjoy! But, there are only about 3-4…
Birth Plan: Getting on the Same Page
Your birth plan is more than just a piece of paper. Imagine yourself getting ready for your wedding. You’re inviting 200 people. You’ll want a caterer, a DJ, a florist. There’s attire to purchase and
5 Tips for Newborn Car Seat Safety and Comfort
You’ve taken all the birth and baby classes, baby-proofed your home, purchased a car seat with excellent reviews and bought a family friendly vehicle with the highest safety ratings available. You’re ready for baby, right? Well, almost… Even the safest vehicle and highest rated car seat need to be used properly every time to ensure…
Going Team Green: Eco-conscious Parenting
More and more families today are going team green – but not in the way you might be thinking! Eco-conscious parenting is growing in both popularity and accessibility everywhere you turn. Whether you’re at the beginning of transitioning your family to a ‘greener’ lifestyle or just feeling overwhelmed with reducing your carbon footprint when adding…
Latent Labor: The Labor Phase You’ve Never Heard Of
The phase of birth you’ve never heard of: Latent Labor The first stage of labor is divided into two phases: the latent phase and the active phase. In the latent phase, contractions become progressively more coordinated and the cervix dilates to 4 cm (approximately 1.5 inches) Sounds straightforward enough, right? The truth is, latent labor…
4 Surprising Ways to Stay Hydrated in Pregnancy
You’ve probably heard the old adage, “Eight 8oz glasses of water a day” to stay hydrated. Seems simple enough, right? What that saying doesn’t address is what you should do when water just isn’t happening for you! With as many as a staggering 90% of women suffering from morning sickness and/or food aversions during pregnancy,…
Baby & Maternity Concierge Services
Overwhelmed by the number of baby gadgets on the market? Looking for the safest products to use for your baby? Make the most of your valuable time during pregnancy with the assistance of a Maternity/Baby Concierge. Whether you are looking for assistance creating, sorting, or consolidating your baby registry, setting up the nursery, or baby…