by EnlightenedMama | Aug 5, 2014 | Blog
In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate all of you breastfeeding mamas! Whether you breastfed for a day, 6 months, 1 year, or beyond, we celebrate you! It’s important to note that ANY amount of breastfeeding is to be...
by EnlightenedMama | Jul 31, 2014 | Blog, Parenting
Parenting has been life-changing, to say the very least. Over the last 2 years, I’ve learned more about myself, others, and body functions than I ever thought possible. I’ve learned more about love and selflessness. To say that becoming a parent has made...
by EnlightenedMama | Jul 29, 2014 | Birth Stories, Blog
Special thanks to Meg for sharing her story with us! What’s in a number? To summarize – my birth was amazing. At first I felt guilty telling my story because it’s so rare for things to go ‘as planned’. But a friend told me, I had some struggles...
by EnlightenedMama | Jul 21, 2014 | Newsletter Notes, Parenting, Uncategorized
In case you missed it, here’s Liz’s latest from the July Newsletter. Click here to subscribe (It’s really a once-a-month thing, we promise–maybe the occasional announcement, but nothing annoying. If you’re a Gmail user, rescue it...
by EnlightenedMama | Jul 9, 2014 | Blog
Summer is here and, for many, that means travel! Whether by car or by air, traveling with little ones can be quite the adventure. However, it doesn’t need to be a disastrous one. Here are some tips to make travel with babies and toddlers a little easier. 1....
by EnlightenedMama | Jul 7, 2014 | Postpartum
Encouraging and sweet words from our fabulous educator, doula, and lactation counselor, Erin Sutton… I have a problem. When I feel down, I begin to scour the internet for whatever dream clothing item I perceive I need. I become obsessed believing a...
by EnlightenedMama | Jun 30, 2014 | Uncategorized
In case you missed this recent article written by Alpha Mama, Liz Abbene as part of our monthly newsletter, check it out here on the blog!! It pretty much goes without saying that I love birth. It is a force like none other, bringing to the surface strength,...
by EnlightenedMama | Jun 23, 2014 | Blog
Since becoming a stay-at-home mama, I am constantly on the look-out for free or inexpensive things to do with my little one. I love being home, but let’s be honest: adjusting to one income can be tough! Thankfully, I’ve had the last 2 years to adjust and...
by EnlightenedMama | Feb 19, 2014 | Newsletter Notes
In case you missed it, here’s the latest blurb from Liz and the monthly newsletter… HAVING CHILDREN I can’t remember a time in my life when I didn’t plan on having babies. I never debated about how many I would have (four.) I...
by EnlightenedMama | Sep 11, 2013 | Birth Stories
Check out this amazing story from one of our sweet mamas, Courtney…. I wrote the majority of my story in the first few months after my daughter’s birth, but have had a difficult time finishing it. Perhaps this is because the birth process never feels final. At...
