So, you are looking for a doula! That is so amazing. I absolutely recommend hiring a doula. In my experience, doctors and nurses are a lot more willing to be respectful to your birth wishes if they know you have a doula present to help advocate for you. And if you are having a home […]
Fertility can be a really tender subject. I get it. My husband and I found out we were unable to conceive about 5 years into our journey. It wasn’t easy news to swallow, and certainly isn’t everyone’s case, but we are well-versed in the feelings that fertility issues can cause. That desire to get pregnant […]
Being in many local facebook mom groups, I often see many looking for recommendations for an OBGYN in the Modesto area. When choosing an OBGYN, its a bit of a sensitive time of your life, so you will want to find someone who provides excellent care and makes you feel comfortable. Here are five top-rated […]
Hello, lovely mamas-to-be! Ah, the maternity photoshoot—one of the most beautiful ways to capture the magic of your pregnancy journey and to document this precious pause before baby comes. But let’s be real: it can also be a bit intimidating! Fear not, because today we’re diving into five fabulous tips to help you prepare for […]
Hey there! Did you know that 97% of parents seek support during their breastfeeding journey? (Lactation Network). Breastfeeding absolutely comes with its challenges. Unfortunately, though you may be given a couple of helpful tips in the hospital, you may feel like you need more support after you are sent home. (Where did that nurse go?!?). […]
Hey there! If you are here, you are probably curious about alternative pregnancy providers in the Modesto area. Midwives are a fantastic option for anyone who is giving birth. A certified midwife is medically-trained and capable of administering medications, emergency care, and basically can do just about everything an OBGYN can do, but their primary […]
If you are pregnant and ready to see your little one, Modesto has some amazing options for 3D ultrasound. And without any further adeiu, let me share the list, which isn’t very large, so it should make it easier for you to decide! Peek-A-baby boasts a 3.9 star rating on Google, are open DAILY (9am-6pm […]
Hi friends! I was born in San Francisco (UCSF, to be exact!) and grew up in the Bay Area. Now that I am all grown up with kids of my own, while we no longer live in the Bay Area, we do go there often, so we have a list of things that we can […]
As a birth and newborn photographer in the bay area & central valley, I’d love to tell you how sessions typically go when you hire Shayna Cox Photography! As a mom of twin boys, I completely understand the exhaustion of the newborn stage. You are in love, getting lots of oxytocin-filled cuddles, and also incredibly […]
Birth. It’s something you think about for months, maybe even years, before it happens. And then you (presumably) get pregnant, keep in the loop with your doctor, go to your checkups…. and as your pregnancy progresses, the doctor may or may not recommend getting an induction. Before you make a final decision, let me tell […]
