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What You Should Know About Doulas, Midwives, & Natural Childbirth

What You Should Know About Doulas, Midwives, & Natural Childbirth

Pregnant women have many questions, but here are many questions that they wont even know to ask!

Michelle Smith IAT, CPD and Owner of Embracing Babies interviews Debbie Benton,  a certified Midwife assistant, Birthing and Postpartum Doula. Debbie is a wealth of information, you will be grateful you read what Debbie had to say!   Michelle: What is the cost of a birthing doula? Debi: The cost of a doula can vary greatly.  But it normally ranges from $1800 to 2500 and up. Michelle: What is the cost of a midwife?

Beyonce & Jay-Z
Beyonce and Jay-Z were recently spotted grabbing lunch in Paris with Blue Ivy.

Beyonce & Jay-Z Planning For Second Child

In her HBO documentary, Beyonce opens up about having a miscarriage prior to Blue Ivy's birth.

Beyonce recently told 'Shape' that she and husband Jay-Z are loving parenthood so much that they plan to bring another child into their famous brood.

baby milestones
Baby's first selfie!

Relax: It's Okay If You Don't Obsess Over Your Baby's Milestones

Didn't post your baby's first word on Facebook? It's ok. Live in the moment and go easy on yourself.

With my first daughter, I was certain I would treasure each and every memory forever. Four years later, I'm having trouble keeping track of those same special moments with my other two children. But if there's one thing I've learned as a mom of three, it's that I need to let go of the guilt and focus on what really matters.

Brad Womack
Brad Womack was recently spotted out on a date with Sean Lowe's ex, AshLee Frazier.

Which Of Brad Womack's Exes Is Expecting Her First Child?

According to her Babies-R-Us registry, this ex-Bachelor contestant is due July 5.

When Brad Womack took a hard pass on this fan favorite, it was almost a done deal that she would be cast as the next 'Bachelorette' — until she fell in love with a Seattle dude.

 What Parents Secretly Think About Babysitters

What Parents Secretly Think About Babysitters

Parents, we are sharing your secret thoughts about how you really feel about your babysitter...

I apologize in advance if I offend anyone, but sometimes the truth hurts and I am going to be completely honest here.  I, Michelle Smith IAT, CPD have not only been a babysitter and nanny for over 14 years myself, but as the owner of Embracing Babies Staffing Agency I refer babysitters and nannies out to parent clients for my business.

Baby Love: It was Right to be Wrong

Baby Love: It was Right to be Wrong

Isn't it ironic? The one who fit the bill was fake but the last thing on your mind was real.

Life is a paradox. The man who looked like the actor I never got into, fit the bill, and the one who resembled the actor who is my number one, couldn't if he tried. The irony is ... part of me is convinced only Sherlock Holmes can deduce if the former was ever real. Or at least, the mythical Holmes is the only one who could tell me whether Collin Farrell's doppelganger had good intentions or really intended to trick me in a game of emotional target practice.

mom with three daughters
"When I look at my body in the mirror, I see beauty."

Three Kids Later, I Still Love My Body—But On Different Terms

As a mom of three, it's not that I don't notice my flaws; it's just that they don't matter.

Three kids later, I still see beauty when I look in the mirror. I don't see just a body. Sure, I see crow's feet snaking out from my eyes when I smile; I see a mass of curly hair. But mostly, I see a person: my husband's wife, my children's mother, my students' teacher...

Birth is Dad’s Chance to Be a Star

Birth is Dad’s Chance to Be a Star

Congrats on your pregnancy, New Dad! Now, we’ve got to talk about the upcoming birth... Dont Freak!

Congrats on your pregnancy, New Dad! Now, we’ve got to talk about the upcoming birth. Gone are the days where men are given the pass to wait outside in the hallway and wait for the cries of your baby as mom sweats, pushes and grunts for hours surrounded by doctors or doulas. Dad, this is your time to shine!

Top Baby Names of 2012 & Why I'm Glad We Didn't Pick Pick One
Anastasia? or Zoe?

Top Baby Names of 2012 & Why I'm Glad We Didn't Pick One

Will you pick one of the hottest baby names of 2012?

The 100 hottest baby names of 2012 were released today, and it's a familiar-looking list. Sure, there are a couple of newcomers to BabyCenter's top 10 boys' and girls' names, but Sophia and Aiden retain their iron grip on the #1 spots for yet another year. Here's why I'm glad we didn't chose any of them.