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If you’ve never heard or been to a Buy Buy Baby, you need to check it out now! Buy Buy Baby is a chain store that sells everything you could ever need for newborns, toddlers, and young children. They sell literally everything you could ever need for your children from car seats for all ages, […]

Family, Maternity

The Ultimate Guide to Buy Buy Baby Orlando for Parents-to-Be 

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Parents are always looking to shop for their babies, and they’re always looking for something to make their baby even cuter and happier. Trying to find things for your baby that are unique and special is so hard since most baby stores are chain stores. But, there are so many amazing, local, and boutique-style Orlando […]

Maternity

Top 3 Local Orlando Baby Stores for Your New Little One

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Prenatal massages are one of the best things you can do for yourself and your baby. This type of massage is a form of bodywork that has been proven to improve a mother’s pregnancy and delivery while keeping their baby 100% safe. Prenatal massages improve so many different things when it comes to your body […]

Maternity

Orlando Prenatal Massage Parlors for the Best Relaxation

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If you’re an expecting mother looking for a unique venue to host your baby shower, I’ve got you covered! As an Orlando maternity photographer, I know that these venues I am going to talk about today are some of the best Orlando baby shower venues that moms-to-be LOVE. Choosing the right venue is an important […]

Maternity

5 Orlando Baby Shower Venues Moms-to-Be LOVE!

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So, you just found out your pregnant (congrats!) and now you’re looking for the best baby and mommy supply store in the Orlando, Florida area. My simple answer: MacroBaby Orlando. What is MacroBaby Orlando? MacroBaby is a one-stop  shop  for all things baby essentials, as well as mommy essentials! They have a ton of different brands […]

Maternity

MacroBaby Orlando: Orlando’s Best Store for all Things Baby

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For so long, it felt like we really had no options when it came to birth. We could have a clinical hospital birth complete with loud machines and bright lights, or we could have a traditional home birth and have to prepare our house while once again assuring our relatives that, yes, we do know […]

Maternity

Feel Like You’re Giving Birth at Home With an Orlando Birth Center

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Personalized healthcare can be a hard thing to find. So often, it feels like we’re just another patient filling a short time slot on a busy day. And while this is always a frustrating situation, when it happens throughout pregnancy, it can be especially maddening. It’s a season where your body is frequently changing, and […]

Maternity

4 Orlando Midwives Who Provide Amazing Birth Support

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When it comes to building your birth team, doulas are the secret ingredient. While doulas are different from medical providers, their goal is to make sure you’re emotionally and mentally equipped for childbirth. You can also choose to have a postpartum doula after your baby is born who will answer any questions, help you out […]

Maternity

Receive Holistic Birthing Support With These Orlando Doulas

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It’s amazing to see how far technology has come, even in just a few short years. When I had my second daughter, I really was very adamant about having a 3D/4D ultrasound done. I wanted to see from the womb how close my girls resembled each other. It was honestly such a heart warming experience […]

Maternity

Baby Fairy Tale to Check on Your Little One In the Womb

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First of all, Congratulations mama! Finding out your pregnant brings on so many different emotions. I can remember being happy and excited, but also having a little bit of fear. If you are searching for a wonderful doula experience with an educated woman who will empower and support you, Serendipity Birthing is a great place […]

Maternity

Serendipity Birthing For an Amazing Doula Experience

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