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Oct 26
5 min

Sex After Baby: What Nobody's Telling You

So it's time! You know! Sexy time. You've had your 6 week postpartum checkup and have been given the green light to resume sex! Now what?

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I'm Pregnant, But I'm Not: The Days Between Diagnosis and Miscarriage

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Oct 15
5 min

I'm Pregnant, But I'm Not: The Days Between Diagnosis and Miscarriage

I typed. I deleted. I typed. I deleted. I typed some more...and wept. Grief is raw, difficult, and incredibly trying. Grief over losing ...

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Confessions From A VBAC Mother: The Road That Led Me To Her

theomahababynest

Oct 2
5 min

Confessions From A VBAC Mother: The Road That Led Me To Her

So you got there. I got there. Now what? You took the time to heal your wounds both inward and outward and now you are pregnant again.

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Doulas + Dads: The Dynamic Duo More Perfect Than PB+J

theomahababynest

Sep 23
4 min

Doulas + Dads: The Dynamic Duo More Perfect Than PB+J

So then your partner suggests hiring a Doula to attend and support the birth of your baby. WOAH! Wait a minute. So what will YOUR role be?

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Pooping During Childbirth: We're Dropping Truth Bombs About Why You Shouldn't Worry

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Sep 11
4 min

Pooping During Childbirth: We're Dropping Truth Bombs About Why You Shouldn't Worry

Pooping during birth is one of the top 5 fears amongst pregnant women. We are here to calm those fears + give you confidence to push it!

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Dear Hospitals, Please Stop Asking Mothers To Leave Their Newborns For Their Postpartum Check-ups

theomahababynest

Aug 23
7 min

Dear Hospitals, Please Stop Asking Mothers To Leave Their Newborns For Their Postpartum Check-ups

Current policies prevent newborn babies from attending appointments with their mothers, at the very same location the mother just delivered.

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The Top 10 Things New Parents Are Sick Of Hearing

theomahababynest

Aug 21
5 min

The Top 10 Things New Parents Are Sick Of Hearing

People love to give unsolicited advice and comments to pregnant women, and new parents. Read the top 10 things new parents are tired of!

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Postpartum Doulas: More Important Now Than Ever Before

theomahababynest

Aug 11
2 min

Postpartum Doulas: More Important Now Than Ever Before

THIS IS IT. The magic moment you imagined from your first look at that positive pregnancy test. You, at home with your precious baby in y...

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theomahababynest

Aug 11
5 min

Birth Doulas: What's The Deal?

So...you're expecting. Congratulations! Depending on how far along you are, there's a good chance you've been researching the best baby p...

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Aug 2
4 min

The Breastfeeding Comparison Trap

Comparison is the thief of joy. We become happy in our breastfeeding journey, until we see that photo- someone else's freezer stash.

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The Back To School Debate: Just When We Thought Mommy Wars Couldn't Get Any Worse

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Jul 10
4 min

The Back To School Debate: Just When We Thought Mommy Wars Couldn't Get Any Worse

Covid-19 has elevated the "mommy wars" to something we have never seen before. Parents everywhere feel strongly in their beliefs and...

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Apr 11
4 min

"Why Would I Take A Childbirth Class Online? I'm A Hands-On Learner"- The Omaha Baby Nest

Expecting parents have many decisions to make. Hands on learners can still benefit greatly from an online childbirth class during COVID-19.

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To Partners Of Birthing Mothers During COVID-19: You ARE Essential In AND Out Of The Birth Room

theomahababynest

Mar 26
5 min

To Partners Of Birthing Mothers During COVID-19: You ARE Essential In AND Out Of The Birth Room

Expecting parents and new mothers everywhere are bringing life forth in isolation like we haven't in decades. But there is hope.

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Dear Baby, I Wish You Would Stay Inside Right Now

theomahababynest

Mar 18
3 min

Dear Baby, I Wish You Would Stay Inside Right Now

Dear Baby, If only you knew. If only you knew what was going on around us right now. What I wouldn't give to be nestled up warm; the stea...

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Is It Safe To Get Dental Work While Breastfeeding? Steps to Success

theomahababynest

Mar 3
4 min

Is It Safe To Get Dental Work While Breastfeeding? Steps to Success

Breastfeeding moms are usually able to continue their feeding routine as normal after dental procedures. Here are tips for when they can't.

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To The Mothers Who Don’t Feel Good Enough This Holiday

theomahababynest

Dec 23, 2019
2 min

To The Mothers Who Don’t Feel Good Enough This Holiday

December is coming to an end, which means one of the most stressful times of the year is almost over. Congratulations! You made it. Howev...

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Having A Winter Baby? 10 Tips For Success

theomahababynest

Dec 10, 2019
6 min

Having A Winter Baby? 10 Tips For Success

Giving birth and having a newborn in the winter comes with challenges you may not have thought of. Here is a helpful guide!

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Holiday Travel With Kids: It's Okay To Say "NO"

theomahababynest

Nov 20, 2019
3 min

Holiday Travel With Kids: It's Okay To Say "NO"

Ahhh the Holidays. Family dinners, decorations, lights, nostalgia, gifts, hot cocoa, fires, Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is Y...

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When Postpartum Depression Meets Seasonal Depression

theomahababynest

Nov 8, 2019
6 min

When Postpartum Depression Meets Seasonal Depression

An experienced Omaha Doula shares her take on Postpartum and Seasonal Depression, ways to help and information from the Mayo Clinic.

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How To Overcome Daylight Savings With Kids

theomahababynest

Nov 3, 2019
3 min

How To Overcome Daylight Savings With Kids

Daylight Savings can be a parent's worst nightmare. Twice a year, it creeps up and before we know it, our kids' sleep schedules are a mess.

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