Guest blogger and doula, Chelsea Mackenzie wrote an excellent blog post giving us 10 tips for developing an effective birth plan. She explains what it means to have a birth plan, tips for creating a birth plan, and the benefits of having one.

Let me be the first to congratulate you on your pregnancy!!! Now that you finally see that pink line in the window your first major hurdle is complete, you are pregnant! But, now what? It’s time to figure out what to do next! Let’s take a look at 6 things to do when you find […]

What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag | St Louis Fresh 48 Photographer The big question as you are nearing your due date is ‘what should I bring with me to the hospital?’ How stressful! I remember that feeling of running out of time and afraid I’ll never find time to pack. With my fourth […]

First of all, there are so many options for you to choose from when it comes to capturing your new baby and it can be overwhelming when trying to decide which session(s) you should choose. You can hire someone for a birth story, fresh a 48 session, a newborn session – which can either be […]

After coming home from the hospital with a newborn four different times, I can tell you all the tips and tricks to helping a friend or family member with a new baby. Even the smallest gesture can make a difference in the experience parents will have during those first few weeks. For some, it’s amazing […]