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Pregnancy

Pregnancy in New Orleans: New Orleans Mom

Congratulations, you’re expecting a baby and embarking on a pregnancy journey! This is an exciting and anticipatory time as you prepare to welcome a new life into the world. However, as a new mom, it can also feel overwhelming. There are numerous factors to think about, from selecting a pediatrician to finding the ideal baby gear.

At New Orleans Mom our team of over 30 contributors offer a variety of support and experiences on navigating pregnancy and postpartum. We help answer top pregnancy questions with the help of local OB/GYNs and share our favorite baby announcements and gender reveals . So whether you’re a first-time mom or you’re expecting another little addition to your family, we’ve got you covered.

Preparing for a baby and stepping into the world of motherhood can feel overwhelming, but residing in New Orleans brings its own advantages. This vibrant city offers a wealth of resources, including highly regarded hospitals and birthing centers. Rest assured, you and your baby will receive exceptional care. Remember to take each day as it comes, cherishing this precious time with your bundle of joy.

For any woman who plans to birth their baby without medication, my best advice is to prepare yourself both mentally and physically and surround yourself with an amazing support team. At the guidance of a friend who had had...
We just recently welcomed our fourth baby to our family, so this definitely isn't our first rodeo with siblings. However, there is one special thing we do each pregnancy and I look forward to it every time. The Sibling...
This was my first pregnancy, and my due date was April, 9, 2011. I was super excited about this because my birthday is April 22, and I knew it would be really special to share the birth month with my...
Disclosure :: This is a sponsored post brought to you by SongBirthNola. We are excited to share it with you today because we first and foremost believe that EVERY birth should be celebrated but secondly because we love to...
Just about a year ago, I wrote a post to the baby I had recently learned would be joining our family. In it, I described the painfully bittersweet emotions I was experiencing as I worked to connect with this new...
A couple of weekends ago I attended a typical New Orleans baby shower for a cousin. The mother-to-be looked radiant in her brilliant blue dress, there were fleur de lis embossed blue mints, napoleons on the dessert table and,...
Let's just say this ain't my first rodeo at the whole pregnancy thing, but it appears I'm riding a different animal this go-round. And I'm getting one heck of a ride! Moms: is this just me? I'm curious to know...
If you have three kids or have ever thought about adding that third kid to your family then I am sure you've seen the articles on how hard having three kids is. Maybe you have also heard from friends...
You may not know this, but as a reader of the New Orleans Moms Blog, you have been on a journey with me. For the past three years, just before my birthday, I have shared with you my personal...
Disclosure :: New Orleans Baby & Child Fest sponsored this post. What is New Orleans Baby & Child Fest? New Orleans Baby & Child Fest is a Pregnancy and Parenting Expo... Big Easy Style. It is the largest event of its kind...
On January 18, 2010, the ultrasound tech confirmed our suspicion. “Oh my God!” she exclaimed. “What's wrong?” I asked. “There’s two! You’re having twins!” As my belly grew, exceptionally fast, I had a strange feeling that there wasn't just...
I had my first baby in August of 2008. A beautiful baby girl! My husband and I were so excited! And... I was clueless about what to expect when I was discharged from the hospital... and I didn't even know...
When I had my daughter nearly four years ago, like any new parent, I didn’t know what to expect. I had beautiful expectations of loving every second of motherhood and things going smoothly. It was going to be so blissful...
At 25, I became the mother to a beautiful, healthy, perfect baby girl. Feeling the warmth radiate from her body, inhaling that intoxicating new baby smell, coming to grips with the knowledge that somehow I had created this perfect,...