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Everything You Need To Know About Cesarean Births
As a labor, delivery, and postpartum nurse I know the definition of a cesarean birth is a surgical procedure which allows for delivery of your baby through an incision in your abdomen and uterus. However, as a mama who has sat in that bed laboring, uncomfortable, having racing thoughts full of the unknowns – IContinue reading “Everything You Need To Know About Cesarean Births”
Why We Travel With Our Babies
“A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.” Oliver Wendell Holmes Travel and adventure have always been two of my biggest passions. I grew up in a family who took travel and adventure seriously and was so thankful when I met my hubby and learned thatContinue reading “Why We Travel With Our Babies”

Ten Things No One Tells You About Postpartum
The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new. – Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh I have been a labor, delivery, and postpartum nurse for nearly 10 years (not sure how that’s even possible) and have seen thousandsContinue reading “Ten Things No One Tells You About Postpartum”
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I’m Ashley Derderian Sousa RN, BSN and I’m here to provide support, education, and resources to help you through your parenthood journey. I am a lucky mama and loving wife living in South County, Rhode Island.