Learn why you may want to hire a professional photographer for your next life-changing event, like Michiana's Hartstein Photography.
Many of us are shown that the way to give birth is to simply go to an OB and have 5 minute appointments every few weeks and then show up to the hospital in labor and give birth. Taking control of your birth experience means that you need to know mor
You won't be pregnant forever! Discover the importance of maternity photos with Michiana's Belly-Birth-Baby Photog, Hartstein Photography.
Michiana's Birth Photographer, Hartstein Photographer, thinks through why you should hire a birth photographer.
I'm Andrea Hartstein, a certified professional photographer & I️ help families celebrate the births and lives of their children! Every baby has a story. And every baby deserves to be celebrated. At Hartstein Photography, your baby's story is
If you’re preparing to breastfeed, you may often hear to wait to introduce a bottle. Whether that’s until breastfeeding is going well or sometimes even to wait a certain number of weeks. I am not against this recommendation! However, it can lead som
Ever heard of the second night syndrome? 🌙 For many babies, this night can be more challenging than the first. They start to wake up and realize they’re no longer in the comfort of their mama’s womb. Everything is loud, bright, and cold. Your baby
Have you ever wondered why you might need a prenatal breastfeeding consult? Or maybe you didn’t even know they were an option! Here are a few great reasons to have a consult with a lactation consultant BEFORE baby comes: ✨ History of pre-existing co
Bringing your baby earth side is one of the life changing moments in any woman's life!!! My priority is ensuring your comfort during your birth session, and being the calm & dependable presence you need for your birthing room.
Breastmilk jewelry to honor the journey and bond shared with your littles!
I am a registered nurse and IBCLC lactation consultant. I opened my private practice in 2022 in the Orange County and LA country area of California. From 1996 - 2021 I worked as a hospital postpartum & newborn RN where much of my job was breastfeedin
Today we talk to Patty Brennan, founder of Lifespan Doulas, and author of The Doula Business Guide. She offers doula education, training, and certification through her program, as well as the business training needed for independent workers to establ
Today we talk to Jessica Diggs, one of the most sought after Doulas and Midwives in the San Francisco area and Education Lead at LOOM, an empowering digital education platform that brings accessible sexual and reproductive health education to all com
Today we talk to Elizabeth King, a Fertility Health Coach, ICF Life Coach, Birth & Bereavement Doula, and new parent educator. Through her practice, she helps clients through the trials of infertility and trauma of miscarriage and works with them thr
Today we talk to Dr. Betty DeLass, a physical therapist and world-class pelvic health expert. Through her practice at Reborn Pelvic Health Wellness, she works with patients to craft personalized treatment regimens for patients at every stage of preg
Today we talk to Kimberly Seals Allers, founder of Irth, an app where Black and brown parents can rate practitioners in order to address bias and racism in maternity and infant care. She is also the host of Birthright, a podcast about joy and healing
Today we talk to Dr. Laurena White, a medical doctor specializing in both allopathic and traditional medicine, an expert in fertility and pregnancy care, and director of the Eudaimonia Center. She has spent over 15 years using her skill to improve pr
Today we talk to Sarah and Matthew Bivens, hosts of Doing it at Home, a home birth podcast sharing powerful stories and conversations to normalize home birth and support families in being as prepared and supported in their journeys. They realized th
Today we talk to Parijat Deshpande, leading high-risk pregnancy specialist, somatic trauma professional, speaker, and author. She has helped hundreds of women work safely navigate difficult pregnancies, and prevent further complications by healing p
Today we talk with Marcia Stevens, a practicing nurse and midwife in Liberia. She runs a healthcare clinic out of her front yard to serve the health needs of her community and to provide a safe birthing space for women in need. She comes from a line
Today we talk to Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins, birth educator and practicing OBGYN. She has been involved in over 1000 births over the last 15 years, and contributes to ongoing birth education through courses on her website (https://drnicolerankins.co
Today we talk to Kate Rope, award-winning freelance journalist, and author of Strong as a Mother: How to Stay Happy, Healthy, and (Most Importantly) Sane From Pregnancy to Parenthood. Kate's work has been featured in multiple major publications such
Today we talk with Thais Derich, award-winning author of Second Chance: A Mother's Quest For a Natural Birth After a Cesarean. Thais is a Master of Fine Arts and Merit Scholar at the California College of the Arts. Her work is published in a number o
Today, we talk with Laurel Wilson, TEDx and international speaker, pregnancy and breastfeeding specialist, consultant, educator, and author. Laurel is also the co-author of two books, The Attachment Pregnancy and The Greatest Pregnancy Ever (http://m
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