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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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
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.
Round Ligament Pain in Pregnancy: How To Find Relief
Round ligament pain is a normal part of pregnancy for some women. Here, we'll explore what these sharp pains are and how to help relieve them.
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!
40 Pregnancy Affirmations: Why They Help and How To Use Them
Positive affirmations to help you believe you are strong, brave, and capable of enduring these long months of pregnancy.
Is It Safe To Run During Pregnancy?
Learn whether you can run and jog during each trimester of pregnancy, along with tips for doing so safely, potential risks, and when to stop.
6 Steps on How to Pick the Right Doula for You – Podcast Ep 132
An expert doula with over 10 years of experience shares her top tips on picking the right doula for you and what to consider.
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!
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.
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.
Delayed Cord Clamping: What It Is, Benefits, and Risks
Learn how delaying umbilical cord clamping a bit longer can benefit your newborn.
25 Birth Affirmations To Help You Through Your Labor
Here are some benefits of birth affirmations, how to use them effectively, and 25 birth affirmations to try.
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.
Cute Bathing Suits That Cover Stretch Marks
Check out our picks for one-piece and two-piece swimsuits that cover stretch marks. Also, view natural tips for getting rid of stretch marks.
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.
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
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.
Understanding the Impact of Sugar on Our Kids & Our Health – Podcast Ep 136
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.
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.
How Parents Can Help Their Children Through a Fear of Needles
A pediatrician shares her tips and tricks on how to help children overcome their fear of shots, including how to make the procedure hurt less.
9-Month-Old Baby: Feeding, Sleep, and Milestones by Month
Learn about your 9-month-old baby's development and growth, including milestones, how much they'll eat and sleep, and activities you can do.
Lifestyle
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.
Must-Have Spring Break Products for Kids
Whatever you decide to do for Spring Break, here are our must-have Spring Break products for kids that you shouldn't leave home without.
Swimsuits for Moms of All Shapes and Sizes
Explore swimsuits that are perfect for small- and large-chested mamas, curvy moms, and those looking for either a bold or modest look.
25 Best One-Piece Swimsuits for Moms
Whether you're looking for something affordable or want to splurge on a stylish swimsuit, here are our top 25 one-pieces for this summer.
Top 10 Beach Essentials for Baby You’ll Need This Summer
Our favorite beach essentials and why we recommend having them, including our top picks for wet bags, sunscreen, beach toys, 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.
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
