I'm happy to announce that I'm a certified labor doula: Abby Jorgensen, CD-L. What does that mean?
What does it mean that Abby is a certified labor doula?
Tag: pregnancy
“These are the names you’re looking for:” Baby name resources for geeky parents
Photo by Daniel Cheung on Unsplash Welcome, fellow geeks, to the wonderful world of baby stuff for geeky parents. There are so many options available to you. Forget the wonderful daily stuff (Thor's hammer in rattle form, onesies that ask "What about second breakfast?", and more); even the biggest, most ritualized moments can reflect your love of other/alternate/fantastical… Continue reading “These are the names you’re looking for:” Baby name resources for geeky parents
5 unusual places to look for baby name ideas (plus 2 ways to narrow them down)
If you've exhausted the name books, name websites, and multiple family trees, here are five more ideas for places to look for baby name ideas.
Catholic resources for naming a child
As a Catholic, do you need to name your kid after a saint? What names does the Church say are off-limits? Where can you find super-Catholic, or subtle-Catholic, names? This post gives details on Catholic teaching and inspiration regarding naming your child.
App review: Kinder
Review of a baby naming app called Kinder.
My struggle with naming “The Child”
A name is a big deal. How were we supposed to find the right one?!
5 little ways to be more environmentally responsible during pregnancy
If you're thinking about leaving a greener planet for your little one, here are five ideas of how to be a bit more environmentally responsible during different stages of pregnancy.
Evidence-based strategies for battling nausea and vomiting during pregnancy
Feeling defeated by morning sickness? Here are a few strategies for you to try in your battle against "Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy."
Rituals sacrificed
When people ask me what it was like to have a baby during a pandemic, I have an easy answer and a hard answer.
The easy answer goes, “It was tough laboring and pushing in a mask. I’m grateful that the nurses let me take it off a lot.”
The hard answer is more complicated. It goes something like, “I feel like we had to skip parts.”
My favorite resources for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum information
Here is a short list of my favorite resources. Keep in mind that these are my personal favorites, and they may not be your cup of tea. But I hope they help you find a starting point.
Abby the Sociologist Doula 