If you are in the Greenville, SC area and either expecting a baby or looking for some family fun today, head to the Upstate Birth and Baby Expo from 10 - 5!  Complete with vendors like Well Nested Haute Mama Clemson School of Nursing and Parent Financial there are lots of giveaways of services and goodies like

Birth Empowerment Starts with you - know your rights.

Induced, but Unmedicated

Birth story:
I was induced at 39w1d due to a history of precipitous labor, large baby and pph.
I really did not want to be induced, but it was necessary and medically responsible.
I got quite a few side eyes from the nurses when I walked in and proudly read off my birth plan: an induction without pain management. I knew how intense the contractions would be with an induction, as I was induced with Kyliana. Despite their initial judgements and probably laughing to themselves, they were incredibly supportive in my decision.
The pitocin began...

Ashley and Co. tells us why some of these things are better than the hospitals'.  Bring your own Delivery Gown, Socks, Robe, Blanket, and more.  Those from the hospital are likely...less than desirable!

 https://ashliandcompany.com/2017/01/03/packing-your-hospital-bag-101/

Expecting a little Sagittarius or Capricorn?  Get your winter color fill with the new Ice Blue labor gown from Pretty Pushers.