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4 Reasons Why ‘Sleep When the Baby Sleeps’ is Terrible Advice

4 Reasons Why ‘Sleep When the Baby Sleeps’ is Terrible Advice

by April Leiffer Henry | Jul 9, 2018 | Parenting

If you are an expectant, first-time or veteran mom, you’ve likely heard this so-called advice: Sleep when the baby sleeps. Despite the vast popularity of this adage, I would like to tell you why it is quite possibly the worst “tip” in the...
When My Newborn Had a Fever and We Went to the ER

When My Newborn Had a Fever and We Went to the ER

by April Leiffer Henry | May 4, 2018 | Parenting

Author’s note: The following story happened about six months ago. I held off writing about it until now for two reasons. 1) I had a lot of thoughts and emotions to process, and although writing can be part of my healing, I try never to make it the...
The Home Birth Mindset: How Prenatal Care is Unique

The Home Birth Mindset: How Prenatal Care is Unique

by April Leiffer Henry | Dec 1, 2017 | Parenting, Pregnancy and Birth Stories

Author’s note: This is the third in a three-part series on the topic of home birth. Read the first and the second. While my third pregnancy was my first time working with a home birth midwife, I am no stranger to midwifery care. I relied on midwives for prenatal care...
Why I Chose to Have Home Birth

Why I Chose to Have Home Birth

by April Leiffer Henry | Nov 16, 2017 | Parenting, Pregnancy and Birth Stories

Author’s note: This is the second in a three-part series on the topic of home birth. Read the first and third. For the most part, I kept our plans for a home birth a highly guarded secret. Only a small group of people knew. This included my parents – who had to...
Demystifying Home Birth: 5 Things You Need To Have Your Baby at Home

Demystifying Home Birth: 5 Things You Need To Have Your Baby at Home

by April Leiffer Henry | Nov 10, 2017 | Parenting, Pregnancy and Birth Stories

Author’s note: This is the first in a three-part series on the topic of home birth. Read the second and third. I don’t know if it’s true, but there are stories out there on the interwebs that, in preparation for her twins’ birth, Beyonce turned...
Why We Chose to Keep Our Son Intact

Why We Chose to Keep Our Son Intact

by April Leiffer Henry | Oct 26, 2017 | Parenting, Pregnancy and Birth Stories

When I was pregnant with our first son Elliot, I gave little thought to circumcision. I honestly don’t remember discussing it with my midwife, although she probably asked because she knew it would come up at the hospital soon after delivery. Sadly, I remember...
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