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A mother stands in a bathroom cradling her newborn baby against her naked body after using family first midwifery

When you’re creating your birth plan, you want options. While traditional choices work well for some people, they might just be completely wrong for others. If you have been considering a home birth, the first step before making your decision is finding a provider who will be there to support you. Family First Midwifery is […]

Discover the Benefits of Family First Midwifery for Your Birth Plan

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A mom and dad swing their toddler son while walking down a desert path

I don’t think it’s a major secret that pregnancy can be pretty darn exhausting! Your body is working to create another human and devoting a lot of resources to their growth. This demands all your energy and leaves you feeling completely drained. Just hearing about all the benefits of staying active through every trimester is […]

Stay Active with Scottsdale Yoga Studios During Pregnancy

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pregnant mom holding her belly with both hands in a rust velvet gown with the sun setting behind her at the Salt River

The many stages of motherhood, from pregnancy through postpartum, can take a toll on your mental and physical health. The benefits of body work, such as massage therapy, have been shown to improve and stabilize your physical, mental and emotional well being.  Nurtured Mama Scottsdale is a haven for expectant and new mothers, providing exceptional […]

Nurtured Mama Scottsdale: Elevating Prenatal and Postpartum Wellness

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family of three sitting on a blanket at a green park in downtown Phoenix

Modern Milk Scottsdale has a well known reputation as a haven for expecting moms, providing classes and services in Scottsdale, AZ and online, to support you throughout your motherhood journey. Founded by Stephanie Nguyen, a passionate advocate for women’s health and breastfeeding, this is where modern parents find their footing.  As an expecting mother, finding […]

Modern Milk Scottsdale: Your Parenthood Support Oasis

Maternity, Newborn, Parenting

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Dr. Ashley Deboer from Kokua Wellness giving a pregnant woman a chiropractic adjustment

Establishing care with a Perinatal Chiropractor is a great way to help you feel your best when you are expecting.  Based in Scottsdale, AZ, Kokua Wellness and Chiropractic is a holistic women’s health practice, where they primarily offer perinatal, pediatric and family chiropractic care. “Kokua” is a Hawaiian word that means “help” and it’s deeper […]

Kokua Wellness – Holistic Pregnancy & Postpartum Care

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Embracing the Magic Hour for Family Photoshoots The Golden Question – When is the best time to take family portraits when doing an outdoor photo session? Creating a gallery of images that both represent your family’s genuine personalities while also being art that you’d want to print and hang on your walls or enjoy in […]

The Best Time to Take Portraits Outside

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pregnant mama and her husband and daughter dance at the water's edge at papago park with palm trees and the lake behind them

Capturing the magic of a sunset is a beautiful way to preserve family memories, and there are some stunning photography locations in Phoenix.  As a lifestyle family and in-home newborn photographer, I’ve found four locations that stand out for their unique features, accessibility, and gorgeous lighting: Downtown Phoenix, Papago Park, North Mountain Park, and the […]

Best Photography Locations in Phoenix for Petit Sunset Photo Sessions

Family, Favorite Locations, Maternity

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The best natural birth videos available on the internet to help you prepare for your birth

Natural Birth Videos to Watch | Maricopa County Photographer

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From the minute you pee on the stick and get positive result that you’re pregnant, your life is changed forever! You may have planned this pregnancy, prayed for it, tried for a long time or be totally surprised!  However you arrived to this moment, now that you know you’re pregnant, you might be wondering what’s […]

10 Things to Do When you first find out your Pregnant

Maternity, Newborn

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