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Pregnant and considering breastfeeding and/or pumping? From the moment your baby is born, there are a number of things you can do to improve your chances for breastfeeding success. Stay together after birth Keeping your baby with you after the birth will promote a feeling of closeness and a strong hormonal response that is linked […]

First, I want to emphasize how much I truly want you to wear what reflects the true “you”, and your unique family and personality. I don’t want you to think you have to dress in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable or doesn’t feel like you. And I certainly don’t want you to have […]

Whether you’re planning to deliver your baby at home, at a birth center or at the hospital, there are great options for you in Astoria. Home Birth Wondering whether or not a home birth is right for you? Check out the post https://www.themotherhoodchronicles.com/home-birth and get in touch with the midwives listed at the bottom of […]

You’ve heard it before: “they grow up so fast”… and “the days are long but the years are short”. Whether you’re holding that new baby in your arms or waiting to meet him/her, you know you want to enjoy your time with your newborn. But it’s also completely normal to feel a little (or a […]

Guide to your in-home newborn photography session A lifestyle newborn session in the comfort of your own home is so special and because babies change so quickly, you’ll be so happy to have those brand-new moments captured. The main benefit of a lifestyle session for your newborn is the comfort and familiarity of your own […]