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21 Postpartum Self-Care Tips To Care for Yourself After Giving Birth
Explore self-care tips for managing both the emotional and physical changes that occur during the postpartum period.
5 Tips To Transition Your Baby From a Bassinet to a Crib
Learn when your baby might be ready to move from their bassinet to a crib and learn five tips to help make the transition smoother.
Investing in Healthy Eating Habits for You and Your Family
Learn how avocados support nutrition through different life stages, then explore cooking tips for avocados and 3 easy avocado-based recipes.
10-Month-Old Baby: Feeding, Sleep, and Milestones by Month
Learn about your 10-month-old baby's development and growth, including milestones, how much they'll eat and sleep, and activities to do.
What To Do If You Drop Your Baby (And When You Should Worry)
Find out what to do if your baby is dropped or falls, when it's an emergency, whether they can sleep after, and how to prevent future falls.
Our mission is to educate, inspire, and uplift mothers.
Nina is an expert in the pregnancy and baby world with 12 years of experience and has helped over 700 families during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. We provide an inclusive, helpful resource to empower moms to live their best lives.
5 Mom Hacks To Make Each of Your Children Feel Extra Special
A mom of two shares her favorite ways to ensure each of her children knows how loved they are as individuals — even when it feels impossible.
How To Stop a Toddler From Hitting
Learn how to stop toddlers from hitting with these simple tips and the best ways to respond to toddler aggression.
How A Mother’s Mindset Can Influence Her Child’s Development
Discover how your decisions and behaviors may be responsible for shaping your child's emotions and relationships.
Bonding With Your Baby in 8 Easy, No-Pressure Ways
We share the importance of bonding with your baby, plus our advice on an effective and natural way to go about it.
20 Signs You’re a Good Parent
Do you wonder if you're doing a good job with your kids Check out these 20 signs you're a good parent, worthy of an A+.
98 Random Acts of Kindness You Can Do With Your Child
It doesn't take a lot of effort to do something kind for someone. This list of random acts of kindness will touch so many around you.
Nina, The Baby Chick
Hello, I'm Nina, The Baby Chick!®, an expert in the pregnancy and baby world as a baby planner, doula, educator, and mother. I'm excited to embark on this journey with you! Discover my story, expertise, and inspiration behind Baby Chick® as we delve into the beautiful world of motherhood together.
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Pregnancy
Top 200 Coolest Baby Boy Names
Are you having a son and looking for unique baby boy names? You're in luck! These are the coolest baby boy names around! 😎
Summer Maternity Clothes Essentials
View tips for finding maternity clothes for the summer and explore our top six maternity clothing essentials for this season.
The ULTIMATE Baby Registry Checklist
This is the ultimate baby registry checklist filled with our very favorite baby goods that you won't be able to live without!
21 Cute Maternity Swimsuits We Love
Cute maternity swimsuits for summer — everything from bold to classic styles with tummy control, ruched sides, and other features.
Best Mother’s Day Gifts for Pregnant Mamas
A woman becomes a mother the moment she finds out she's pregnant. Honor your special lady with these Mother's Day gifts for pregnant mamas!
Placenta Previa: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Learn all about placenta previa, including the different types, how it's diagnosed, symptoms, risk factors, complications, and treatment.
Podcast latest episodes
Understanding the Impact of Sugar on Our Kids & Our Health
In this episode, we're chatting with Dr. Nicole Avena about the impact of sugar, sugar cravings, and the effect sugar has on our health and the health of our kids.
Raising Good Humans: Teaching Life Skills & Emotional Intelligence to Our Kids with Dr. Jenny Woo
Dr. Jenny Woo talks to us about what we REALLY need to know as parents to build life skills and emotional intelligence in our kids and, essentially, how to raise good humans.
What Are the Signs That Labor is Starting?
Unsure if you'll really know you're in labor? In this episode, doula, Nina Spears, shares the signs to look for to know when labor is starting.
Switching Up Your Parenting Styles and the Pressures of Social Media with Moms on Call
Laura and Jennifer from Moms on Call share the different parenting styles, how to find your parenting style, and the pressures of social media.
6 Steps on How to Pick the Right Doula for You
An expert doula with over 10 years of experience shares her top tips on picking the right doula for you and what to consider.
Navigating Mommy Burnout & Reclaiming Motherhood with Dr. Sheryl Ziegler
Dr. Sheryl Ziegler talks with us about mommy burnout and how to navigate and reclaim your life all while raising healthy and happy children.
Birth
How To Create YOUR Perfect Birth Plan (Includes Templates)
Explore the benefits of having a birth plan, learn the steps for writing one, view helpful examples, and download two FREE templates to make your own!
100+ Songs to Put on Your Birth Playlist
Put these songs on your birth playlist to help your mind and body relax or get pumped up!
7 Things NOT To Do During Labor
7 tips on what expecting moms should NOT do during labor so you can really avoid some unnecessary labor interventions and outcomes.
What To Wear at a Hospital Birth
There are a lot of options for what to wear at a hospital birth. We're sharing the top birthing gowns, labor and delivery gowns, and more.
The ULTIMATE Hospital Bag Checklist
From a doula, here is the ultimate hospital bag checklist that has everything you will need for you, your partner, and baby!
What Are the Signs That Labor is Starting? – Podcast Ep 134
Unsure if you'll really know you're in labor? In this episode, doula, Nina Spears, shares the signs to look for to know when labor is starting.
Postpartum
How to Make a Postpartum Plan (Includes Template!)
Like a birth plan, a postpartum plan is equally as important to parents. But how do you make a postpartum plan? Here's what you need to know.
The BEST 15 Things to Do for a New Mom
Having helped hundreds of new moms, here's my list of the best things you can do for a new mom and her family.
19 Postpartum Must-Haves for a Faster and Easier Recovery After a Vaginal Birth
From belly wraps and loungewear to padsicles and bath herbs, here are our postpartum must-haves for recovery after a vaginal birth.
21 Postpartum Self-Care Tips To Care for Yourself After Giving Birth
Explore self-care tips for managing both the emotional and physical changes that occur during the postpartum period.
7 Breastfeeding Positions To Try for the Best Latch
Review seven breastfeeding positions for mom and baby, along with tips for successful breastfeeding and what positions to avoid.
Post-Weaning Depression: Here’s What To Look For
Learn what causes post-weaning depression, its symptoms, prevention, and getting support after stopping breastfeeding.
Parenting
A Lesson for Our Kids on the Power of Words
One mom shares an important lesson about the power of our words and offers ideas for how to encourage your kids to practice kindness.
115 Things to Do While Your Child is Still Little
Here's a list of 115 things to do while your child is still little, like splashing in puddles, singing loudly, and baking with them.
7 Tips for Getting Your Kids to Listen Better
As a mom, sometimes it can feel as though your kids don't listen to you. Here are some tips on how to get your kids to listen well.
The More You Hug Your Kids, The More Their Brains Develop
Hugging your kids isn't a hard task, but did you know that the more you hug them, the more their brains develop? Here's how and why.
15 Ways to Engage and Play with Your Baby
From babywearing and infant massage to tummy time and reading to them, if you're running out of ideas, these are some great things to do!
5 Tips To Transition Your Baby From a Bassinet to a Crib
Learn when your baby might be ready to move from their bassinet to a crib and learn five tips to help make the transition smoother.
Lifestyle
86 Best Family Movies To Watch (With Streaming Options)
Check out these fun movies to watch with the entire family, including comedies, dramas, musicals, cartoons, and more.
101 Kid (And Mom) Approved Knock-Knock Jokes For Kids
Kids love to make people laugh, and knock-knock jokes are a great way to do it! Here are 101 knock-knock jokes for kids!
18 of the Cutest Matching Family Swimsuits
Whether you want to take beach pictures or just love to match, explore the best matching family swimsuits and the cutest Mommy and Me sets.
24 Summer Must-Haves for Babies and Toddlers
Check out our 24 summer must-haves to keep babies and toddlers active and happy all season long, including toys, clothes, and more.
Investing in Healthy Eating Habits for You and Your Family
Learn how avocados support nutrition through different life stages, then explore cooking tips for avocados and 3 easy avocado-based recipes.
Chemical Pregnancy: What You Need To Know
Learn how to recognize a chemical (or biochemical) pregnancy, including the causes, risk factors, signs, and when to try and conceive again.
We work with medical experts and specialists in various fields, including obstetrics and gynecology, midwifery, pediatrics, child development, psychology, and lactation consultancy—to ensure our readers receive the most accurate and trustworthy information.
Rachel Tomlinson
Registered Psychologist
Melissa Hardy
Pediatrician, Breastfeeding Medicine Specialist, IBCLC
Stephanie Sublett
Board-Certified OB/GYN, FACOG, IBCLC
Dr. Nicole Avena, Ph. D.
Associate Professor of Neuroscience
Kirsten White
Pediatric Nurse, BSN, RN
Rande Ludwig
Registered Nurse BSN, RNC-NIC
