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From Overwhelmed to Empowered: Making Confident Decisions in Pregnancy and Postpartum

Written by Beth Connors, MSN, CNM, APNP, Owner of Family Focused Midwifery in Waukesha, WI Pregnancy today comes with endless information and opinions. Advice flows in from social media, online forums, friends, family, and medical professionals, and the constant noise can feel overwhelming. Yet even…

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Finances

Piggy Banks for Parents: How to Financially Prepare For Your Baby

As a kid excitedly filling their first piggy bank with their allowance, there's often one special item they're saving up for - maybe it's the new superhero action figure, the newest Barbie, or the next book in their favorite series. But for parents, there are so many piggy banks you want to prioritize…

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Working Parents

Going back to work? How to approach it like a kid going to kindergarten

Preparing to return to work after parental leave is like preparing a kid for kindergarten. There are lots of emotions and new routines, yet your first day back may not come with games and an early release. Let's prepare you to return from parental leave like preparing your firstborn for their first…