Every new mom has had that moment during the course of their pregnancy when they suddenly realize that they are in over their head. Sure everything starts off rainbows and sunshine, and then all of the sudden, “What have I gotten myself into?!”
For me, that moment was registering for my baby. I arrived at the first aisle — bottles, nipples and pacifiers — and quite literally had a panic attack. Complete with a flood of hormone-related tears. All because I couldn’t figure out which nipple my baby would need — pregnancy leap here — so I was sure she would starve.
If there is one thing a first-time mom to be needs, it is information – and lots of it. From classes and apps to real-mom advice, Central Florida moms to be can find the answers to all of their pregnancy-related questions at the Dr. P. Phillips Baby Place at Winter Park through a variety of online and offline resources.
40 Weeks with Me
Designed to provide moms with a real look at pregnancy through the eyes of another mom to be, 40 Weeks with Me chronicles the journey of a local mom and her pregnancy. (And it has been doing so each year since 2010.) There is something comforting about following along with another mom’s journey as you experience your own, and that is exactly what this year’s 40 Weeks with Me mom, Tanya, hopes you will find within her posts.
With 11 weeks to go in her journey, Tanya shares her story several times a week giving other moms a glimpse at her pregnancy. Follow along with Tanya as she discovers
The Baby Place App
The first few days weeks months with a new baby tend to be a bit of a blur. Thrust into a world of around-the-clock feedings and diaper changes, there is a lot going on and a lot to keep track of, all with very little sleep. Thank goodness we live in a technology world where everything can be tracked via a smartphone, and with the The Baby Place App you can track everything baby all in one place.
Imagine how impressed your friends will be when you wow them with your organization skills (the Baby Place App will be our little secret).
Parent Education Classes
In addition to online support, the Dr. P. Phillips Baby Place at Winter Park Memorial Hospital also offers parent education classes through the Baby Place Academy. Taught by hospital experts, Baby Place Academy offers birthing classes that cover natural childbirth, epidurals and even C-sections.
The Baby Place Academy classes are held at two locations — Winter Park Memorial Hospital and Destination Maternity. Select classes are even available online.
Dr. P. Phillips Baby Place at Winter Park Memorial Hospital offers educational information for the mom to be at every turn. While any Central Florida mom can enjoy the resources above, those who deliver their baby at the Baby Place have access to even more personalized assistance with the Birth Experience Design Team.
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How about toys that serve a dual purpose such as educational or sensory
Pregnancy cravings! I’m 22 weeks and I love hearing about what other’s are craving!
I would love an informative post on baby accessories/gear storage and organization. We’re getting ready for baby #2 and I still don’t feel like I am as organized as I could be!
I love hearing birth stories. Top 5 Things that most people don’t talk about during labor and delivery.
I would love to read more about pregnancy exercises and nursery planning
I would like to hear abut nursery planning
ways to make your hubby fill more involved
I would like to see exercises for each trimester and stretches!
CRAVINGS! I find it so interesting what people crave while they are pregnant.
struggling with emotional instability
What to pack for the hospital for baby and mom.
dealing with the discomforts of pregnancy and what helps ease them!?! 🙂
I would love to see a post soon on certain things you can do to help prepare for labor and delivery
How to control emotions
Prenatal yoga! and exercise regimens
I would like to hear about the best ways to introduce a new baby to their siblings. Maybe even some fun and creative ways.
I would like a must have baby list:)
And favorite extras list
Definitely downloading the app and following their blog
How about the fun of keeping a pregnancy journal – the “belly & me” type of journals are a fun way to record each week and a great way to capture all the milestones of pregnancy.
I would love for her to address what to expect at the end of your pregnancy, and what should the final preparations be before baby comes.
Body confidence during and after pregnancy
How to save money while shopping for the baby.
I would love to hear more about gender reveals
I would like to read about safe nursery decor choices. I want to create a cute space, but many of the trends I find are either not practical or not as safe as I’d like.
What a neat blog, I enjoyed looking through her posts’! I’d love to see a post on her favorite prenatal skincare products, lotion, oil, face products ect…
I’d like to read about baby shower decoration and activity ideas!
Ideas for clothing that can be worn before during and after.
I would like articles on natural healthy eating for expecting moms.
I would love to see a post on personal fitness while pregnant.
I would love to see pregnancy cravings covered. 🙂
The emotions that come with everything.
Heartburn
I would love to see the odd side effects of pregnancy covered…..like, why did my feet grow a size with each pregnancy ???
How about vaccines to make sure your family gets before they can be near the baby.
Healthy eating (especially with GD)
BABY BLUES FOR THOSE of us that have had them and try to give some info on how to work through it i had them and they were horrible of course my dr just gave me meds! what is a natural way to overcome baby blues?
I would love to read about things you shouldn’t do while pregnant. Like painting, coloring your hair, or vacuuming.
What you should buy to be ready for the baby coming home clothing and baby care supplies a list would be great for parents.
ways to prepare an older child for becoming a sibling!!!
I love that there’s a place to track diaper… stuff. When I was a new mom I had what my husband affectionately called the “pLog.” What a great idea.
vbacs after multiple csections
What labor is really like and what you NEED when baby first gets home!
i would be interested in an article about things people forget to buy for when the baby arrives?
I would like more about sleeping comfortably suggestions
I would love to hear about homecoming baby outfits.
I would love to Read how expecting mothers deal with there “end of pregnancy” pains.
Currently 36 weeks with our 4th. And it seems each pregnancy it gets worse and worse
PPD and things to help with coping
I like the storage idea for kids room…you get all this stuff and its great and people are so generous but how to place it all and organize it all is a different story…lol..I think that would be helpful thanks ..
controlling emotions is the one that will be most helpful to me.
Hospital packing was always one I looked for!
I would love to see a post about all of the baby products that have been recalled. A lot of moms get hand me downs that aren’t safe anymore. One product that I recently saw that was recalled was the baby napper.
I would like to hear info regarding hormonal changes during pregnancy and after the birth.
Birth stories, very inspiring