A trustworthy pediatrician is one of the best tools you can have in life. From regular check-ups to emergency visits, they are going to give you all the answers you need to keep your child feeling their best. If you could use a little help finding the right practice for your family, I would love […]

Placenta encapsulation can serve as a powerful tool once your baby arrives. For months, your placenta has offered nourishment to your baby. So, why let it sit around with medical waste? If you are considering booking placenta encapsulation, the very first step is to find a center that will treat the process with the care […]

Toddlers constantly want to be on the go. It’s just how they learn. As soon as they can move, they want to be all over, getting a hands-on look at the world around them. Luckily, Des Moines has a number of tot-friendly places that will let your child explore in the way that’s best for […]

When you are planning your childbirth, you need a center that gets your style. Unfortunately, that can sometimes be pretty hard to find. The fact is that there are so many ways to give birth, but many providers don’t love to give you all those options. If you could use some help with your decision, […]

For being so small, babies sure need a lot of things! Throughout your pregnancy, it feels like you are constantly searching for gear from the car seat to the nursery furniture. And then comes the clothing! During those early months, you are always cycling through several outfits a day, wondering how anyone can keep up […]

I know you don’t need me to tell you this, but graduating from college is a huge deal! You have put so much work into the past few years, and now, it’s time to move on to the next chapter of life. When you are getting ready for your graduation portraits, you need a way […]

As a Pella senior photographer, I spend a lot of time working with clients to help them get ready for their sessions. One of the most common questions is what to do about your hair. Should you just handle it yourself or leave it to a professional? I almost always advise finding a hair salon […]

When you have a baby, those first few moments are downright magical. You have dreamed of this tiny human for months on end. Now, they’re here in your arms, taking in the world all around them. And as you watch them try to make sense of their new surroundings, it suddenly hits you. You don’t […]

The location you use for your senior pictures is going to set the stage for your entire session. This will determine the vibes while giving you the perfect way to show off your many accomplishments. Now, it’s just a matter of finding the spot that speaks to you! As an Iowa senior photographer, I get […]

While breastfeeding might be a natural process, it’s not exactly straightforward. There are lots of bumps on the road that can completely derail your journey. If you are determined to nurse, one of the best tools you can have is a lactation consultant who will help you find solutions that actually work. As a Des […]