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a little boy emerges out of a slide on one of the many playgrounds in modesto, ca

If you are looking for playgrounds to check out in Modesto, CA, as a mom of twin boys with lots of energy, I have you covered!! Whether you are trying to give them exercise, give them somewhere to go to meet up with friends, or simply give yourself a little break, here are our favorite […]

10 Amazing Playgrounds in Modesto, CA You Need to See!

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A mom sits in front of the Christmas tree with her two kids

  Hey there! So….you are here, scouring the internet,  looking through the many daycares in Modesto. I have been there before, and let me tell you, it is a STRESSFUL process trying to find someone that you can trust!! So I, being the researcher that I am, asked around in the local Mom groups for […]

10 of the Most Highly Rated Daycares in Modesto

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Medical-Friendly Pediatricians in Modesto Are you a parent who does not want to vaccinate your child?  You aren’t alone.  As a moderator of a local Mom’s group on Facebook, I see a lot of comments and questions come through in our Modesto community.  One that sometimes rises to the surface is the question about what […]

Don’t want to vaccinate? Here Are 5 Medical-Friendly Pediatricians in Modesto You Need to Check Out!

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newborn baby lays on mom's belly after birth

  Hey!  If you couldn’t tell already, I am a BBY certified birth photographer based in Modesto, California.  And as you would imagine, birth photographers try to stay a little more local to where they live, within a reasonable radius.  If you are familiar with Northern California, and especially the Bay Area, you understand the […]

Looking for a birth photographer in the bay area? Drumroll, please….

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A little baby in Modesto kicks her legs in a hospital bassinet after her mom needed an emergency c-section, which necessitates utilizing a pelvic floor therapist

Come Meet Our Amazing Pelvic-Floor Therapists in Modesto, California As a birth photographer and a doula, I’ve had the honor of supporting women through the beautiful and transformative journey of motherhood, and typically, this means requiring some support from a pelvic floor therapist. Every pregnancy and birth experience is unique, yet one common thread I […]

Our Residential Pelvic Floor Therapists in Modesto, California

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This is a newborn baby born in Modesto, California, wrapped in a hospital swaddle and sleeping.

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 […]

Looking for a Fertility Clinic in Modesto, California? Here are some of your options….

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Mom breastfeeds baby in a chair

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 […]

OBGYN’S in Modesto, California

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breastfeeding baby in a hospital

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?!?). […]

Fed is Best-But Do You Need Help With The Breast? Come Meet Modesto’s IBCLC’s!

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Black and white photo where mom holds new baby and looks down at him with love in her eyes

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 […]

Midwives in Modesto, CA

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Grandpa kisses his brand new baby grandson in Modesto, CA

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 […]

Modesto 3D Ultrasound Options

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