Pretty Pushers blog — maternity

Watch how strong this beautiful momma is during her waterbirth! She was determined to get her VBAC and her loving family was there to support her. 

Isn't this amazing? Thank you Birthing Tree for sharing.

#ownyourlabor

Our Cap Sleeve Transition Gown was recently reviewed on the Ruby Stilettos Blog by Christina Maki. Christina writes about all things from breastfeeding, baby wearing, and bed sharing to natural births, baby products and the like.  

In her review, she mentions the importance of choice in creating a positive birthing experience.  Having control of even the smallest aspect of your labor can have an impact! See what she says below:

"One of the most important things in creating a positive birth experience is having choices. It may seem like a little thing to bring your own delivery...

Build yourself a niche, and they will come.  This advice is exemplified by Brazen Lingerie, a smaller-than-an-A-cup lingerie store nestled in New York's Inwood neighborhood.  Owner Anina Young has curated the perfect juxtaposition of lace bras and pumping bandeaus, and corsets complimenting nursing bras. 

Brazen Lingerie caters to a woman through her phases of single and sexy to pregnant to birthing to nursing  and perhaps back again.  But don't be fooled by the frills -

The Orchid Nest was founded in 2013 by Lorie McCoy, the co-founder of Amazing Births & Beyond.  Lorie has been educating and advocating for families in South Florida for more than a decade and has provided support at more than 800 births.  The focus of Lorie and her dedicated team is to inspire better birth through advocacy, education and support. She is also a Sacred Pregnancy Instructor, HypnoBirthing Childbirth Educator,...