Pregnancy + Adoption

Not only does PPD affect mom's health, but it can also have a significant impact on the entire family. Because the effects of PPD can be so devastating, it is important to arm ourselves with the ability to recognize this common condition.

Dear Madison, I first picked out your name around 2009, or so. I was watching the "Suite Life of Zach and Cody" with my little brother and sister-in-law. Maddie, that would be your nick name. Your name would be Madison....

Pregnancy looked good on my friends. All of them had a cute, tiny bump, with little to no morning sickness. They all maintained employment and continued with their daily activities. Their main focus was decorating the nursery and buying...

I'm sure you've all seen it - the baby announcement in the form of an eviction notice that went viral.  You know, the one of the toddler screaming in her crib with a piece of paper taped to it...

This post is part of a sponsored relationship with TriHealth. We are thankful for their partnership in helping us share a variety of childbirth experiences with local moms. A special thank you to Casey and Todd Gries for sharing...

Dear Third Baby, When the news of your coming arrival came, your daddy and I were taken by surprise. You were unexpected but completely loved from the beginning. Your biggest brother had prayed for you for months. And when he...

In many ways, my life thus far has been a tale of two cities. I grew up in the Bronx, surrounded by diversity, yet in my tiny little enclave of a neighborhood, everyone looked like me. We were okay...

My husband and I were very happy and excited when we got a positive pregnancy test. It took awhile to get here and it was a true roller coaster of emotions fueled by meds, appointment, instructions, false positives, hope,...

It doesn't matter if you are having baby #1 or baby #8... moms need support! We are fortunate to have a variety of resources available to us in the Cincinnati/NKY area. This guide is designed to hopefully get you started on the right path towards accessing the resources you need in pregnancy and beyond.

One in eight couples struggle with infertility, one in four women have experienced a miscarriage, and one in 100 pregnancies end in stillbirth. The odds are that you know someone who falls into one or more of those categories,...