Hi, welcome to my milk factory. I’m a mom, but people also call me the human cow because my body can make an excess of breast milk. Breastfeeding and pumping for me was somehow simultaneously the most rewarding and...
The best present my husband ever gave me was a push present. Now some people may argue whether you should give a push present or not. Some people may not know what a push present is. But trust me;...
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4 Items to Make Daycare Packing for an Infant Easier
I think one of the most universal realizations all parents come to early on is...
Being a new parent is both exciting and exhausting. There are so many fun new experiences but also many dangers. As a physician and mom, I get asked what is one condition that you wished you could warn new...
This post is sponsored by Ochsner Pediatric Cardiology but is an authentic first hand account from a local New Orleans mom, Caroline Robertson.
The Strongest Hearts Have the Most Scars
Everyone has gone through something in their lives that has altered...
Dear Lindsey,
I am not judging you. I will not judge you. Unfortunately, you are not alone in how you were feeling and what you experienced. However, it went too far. You should have been provided the help needed to...
Disclosure:: This post is sponsored by Kristin Giefer. Kristin is a local mom and the owner of Kristin Giefer Pediatric Sleep Consulting.
This Local Pediatric Sleep Consultant Will Change Your Life!
A pediatric sleep consultant is a person who teaches you how...
Dear Mama of a Toddler and a Newborn,
My goodness, you have accomplished something very impressive: You have survived pregnancy while also caring for a toddler. Maybe you have two under two, or maybe your oldest is closer to three....
I’m fortunate to have many fantastic friends with beautiful families, and a few of them are part of the new normal. What is the new normal you ask?
It’s gay parenting.
Growing up, I didn’t have any friends with gay parents...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Lily House at Ursuline Academy. New Orleans Mom recognizes it is often hard to find a nursery program in New Orleans especially for children as young as 6 weeks (the Lily House starts...
This post was originally written in 2016, prior to the current formula shortage facing the nation. As moms it is incredibly relatable to not want to be told "just breastfeed" when there are many reasons a mom my need...
Before the bright blue “lava” had finished flowing from the papier-mâché volcano at my first baby’s over-the-top gender reveal party, I was already hearing things like:
“Oh, you’ll love it! Boys are so much easier than girls!”
“Boys are basically noise...
Disclaimer: I am not a doctor. I am not a baby expert. I am just a momma who loves to browse for solutions that work for our family.
I had baby number 2 in August 2021, and it’s crazy, but...
July 2017: I had spent weeks making sure that every element of my son's "Two Infinity & Beyond" birthday party absolutely perfect. I stayed up to the wee hours of the morning painting giant cardboard toys. I made perfect...