This expecting mom was afraid that a labor induction would lead her away from the natural birth she wanted.  

But in fact, despite the cervadil, pitocin, and epidural, she was able to stay calm and peacefully push out her baby boy in 30 minutes!  Her family and friends were nearby to welcome him to the world and all was fine in the end.  This reminds us to expect the unexpected, and that we can still embrace our own story, even if it happened differently from the first draft. 

Let's face it - everyone has been late.  Fairy God Boss tells us what 30 employers hate to hear or at least what they'd rather hear.  

Pretty Pushers CEO Mary Apple chimes in with her own experience.  https://fairygodboss.com/articles/30-bosses-explain-how-to-be-late

What have we learned from this article?  Some bosses are more lenient than others, but just don't be late very often.  And definitely don't use the same excuse twice!  

"Don't wait until the timing is right.  There will always be pros and cons to every business decision.  Just do it."

-Mary Apple, CEO, Pretty Pushers, Inc.

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...

Nestled in the iconic Soho neighborhood of NYC is a tranquil 2nd floor hideaway for pregnant bellies, backs, and feet.  Maternal Massage and More was opened by 

Janet Markovits as a professional upgrade to the typical preggo back rub you may find at other spas.  

"Unless they focus on Prenatal care, many spas won't even touch a pregnant woman in her 1st trimester," says Janet, who finds that her clientele most commonly come to her with back and hip pain during all three trimesters of pregnancy.  

Therapeutic massage during...