Blogs By a Northern VA Family  & Brand Photographer

One thing you’ll hear again and again throughout your pregnancy is how beneficial breastfeeding is. Everybody from the nurses at the OB office to your mother-in-law’s third cousin tends to use your cute baby bump as a chance to extol its virtues. While breastfeeding is a fabulous choice, it can be extremely overwhelming when you […]

Everyone deserves to have the birth story that’s best for them. While many people are absolutely fine with hospital births, for others, it’s less than ideal. Hospital births have a reputation for being chaotic and loud. And while they tend to give you plenty of amenities, you’re stuck away from your comfortable home for several […]

There are a lot of inside jokes parents share, especially following pregnancy. Let’s face it. Birth can be a pretty intense process, and it can cause some unpleasant changes in your body. And while you’ll hear plenty of jokes about needing to cross your legs any time you sneeze, permanent bladder incontinence doesn’t have to […]

One of the toughest decisions you’ll make as a parent is finding a daycare for your child. You know all the things about your child that make them one-of-a-kind. Now, it’s up to you to find a daycare that honors this. If you’re currently looking for a McLean daycare, I would love to help by […]

Building a mini-wardrobe is one of the most exciting parts of having a baby. Look, obviously, you can’t wait to hold them in your arms and create lasting memories, but there’s something so fun about getting to indulge in stylish baby clothes. If you’re looking for a store that celebrates the whimsy of childhood while […]

While breastfeeding is supposed to come naturally, there are tons of barriers new parents experience that can make the whole ordeal feel overwhelming. Most new parents, at some point or other, struggle to breastfeed. From clogged ducts to poor latch, there’s a lot of things that can go wrong, and it’s difficult to figure out […]

Finding a woman’s care specialist can be a pretty tough venture. The sad reality is that most women have had experiences being dismissed by their medical providers. Because OB-GYN appointments are so vulnerable, there’s a real anxiety that can come from having to book care. If you’re looking for an OB-GYN office that will listen […]

Where you decide to have your baby matters! If you’re looking for a comfortable, reputable hospital environment to bring your baby into the world, look no further than VHC Health, formerly Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington. This incredible facility is home to an incredible team of providers who will help ensure your birth experience is […]

Just as it takes a village to raise a child, it can also take a village to bring one into the world. Sure, as a pregnant woman, you do the majority of the work, but you don’t have to do it alone! Resources like The Body, Birth and Baby Center in Leesburg, VA can help […]

A comfortable birth experience shouldn’t be a privilege; it should be a right for all women and families expecting a new baby. In Washington, DC, the Community of Hope Birth Center is an empowering resource for families within the DC community who may be experiencing homelessness. This incredible organization also cares for and empowers some […]