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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.

Just like most expectant mothers, as Nathaniel's due date, May 6, 2012, got closer and closer, I became more and more anxious for him to arrive. To help things along, and because May 5, 2012 was the night of...
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...
As with many mothering topics, child birth can feel a little divisive at times. When mothers make different parenting decisions or differing situations lead to divergent choices, it can be hard for women to know how to find common...
How the four of us began It all started on Sunday, November 25, 2007 when I was admitted to the hospital after a routine visit with my doctor. I was beginning to develop pre-eclampsia, so my doctor wanted to keep...
When I was 13 I had a long, invasive and very painful surgery which placed Harrington rods along the length of my spine to correct a dramatic S shaped curvature. At 13 I was not considering future childbearing implications...
From the moment you find out you are pregnant you just can’t wait for that first trimester to be over. You want to get in to the “safe window” where the stats of most of the bad things drop....
I am one of those women who is blessed with extremely fast labors. In fact, I think that I am one of those women that other women hate when it comes to pregnancy and labor. My first pregnancy was really...
My dearest Baby Jane, Today, all of the mommies are celebrating the day our lives forever changed when we welcomed our babies into this big, beautiful world. November 21, 2011 - it's a day I will always remember, and it...
Today we are excited to bring you a one day series focused on the joy and miracle of childbirth. As moms, we often stress about every little detail when it comes to our children, and that generally starts around...
As many of you may know by now, the New Orleans Moms Blog is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 2 to benefit the March of Dimes. We are so excited for this fun event and chance...
As the oldest of three children, there aren't very many memories from my childhood that don't include my brother and sister. As for my husband, the youngest of seven children, most of the stories from his childhood begin with "when...
The New Orleans Moms Blog team met on Saturday for our 2013 planning meeting, and it was such a productive and fun two hours! We talked about events, content and so much more, keeping you all - our loyal...

The Great Name Debate

Choosing a name for your children is, no doubt, serious business. It’s one of those major decisions that can’t be taken lightly; after all, it’s something your child will carry for the rest of his or her life. I’m...
Let's face it: there are a LOT of blog posts out there already on resolutions, goals and even "my word for the year is acceptance" BUT before you assume that this is just another post about losing weight, making...