Pregnancy

 I vividly remember looking in the mirror when I was in 7th grade and being so confused and frustrated when I first noticed stretch marks, or my “stripes” as I began to call them.  They were these reddish brown...

We were so thrilled to bring the 2nd Annual Bloom event for new and expecting moms back for 2022! About Bloom: BLOOM was an event for new and expecting moms in the Fargo-Moorhead area held on April 23, 2022 at the...

Tension headaches are brutal — especially as a mom! They can affect you in so many ways. Causing pain, fatigue, discomfort, loss of focus, decreased productivity, lower patience tolerance, and accompanying mom guilt. A lot of moms struggle with...

I was overjoyed when I learned we were pregnant with our first child. We had tried for almost a year and my first infertility appointment turned into my first OB appointment. I had a preferred birth plan in place and...

Take a moment and think back to the early postpartum weeks. Other than sleep, was there something you couldn’t wait to do? Some part of your routine pre-baby, something that made you feel great, that you were dying to...

In 1965 my parents met when my mom auditioned to be in my dad's band. I grew up watching my brothers play basement punk shows (shout out to H's Cellar in Grafton!), I played and sang in the church...

Special thanks to Soul Tree Photography Studio for capturing these images for us and helping us shed light on the struggles of motherhood.  Note: If you are struggling with you mental health, please reach out to Postpartum Support International at 1-800-944-4773 or...

While laying in bed the night my husband asked me to marry him, a strange sensation came over me that I hadn’t really expected. It was the longing to not only join my life with another person, but also...

The pregnancy and postpartum period is a time of great joy, but is also filled with questions. Where can I find OBs in Fargo? What do birth doulas do? Who can I talk to about how I'm feeling during...

Thank you to our partner ima Kids Care for sponsoring this article. There are many options for pediatricians in Fargo, so it's important to find the right fit for you and your family. Choosing a pediatrician can take time and...