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Shopping for a new baby is one of the most exciting parts of pregnancy, but it can also feel a little overwhelming. Between building your baby registry, choosing the right stroller, picking out nursery furniture, and trying not to buy every adorable outfit you see, there are a lot of decisions to make before your […]

If you’re looking for birthing centers in Kansas City area, you have a few great options to choose from. As a maternity, newborn, and family photographer serving the Kansas City area and mom of four, I know choosing where to give birth is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make during pregnancy. Birthing centers offer […]

If you’re pregnant in Kansas City and thinking about a water birth, here’s what I wish someone had told me upfront. I’m Jessica – a maternity, newborn, and family photographer serving the Kansas City area from my studio in Springfield, MO, and a mom of four. At newborn sessions, I hear birth stories from moms […]

If you’re pregnant in Kansas City and wondering whether a doula is worth it, you’re not alone. It’s one of the questions I hear most often — not during maternity sessions, but later, when moms come back for newborn photography and tell me what they wish they’d known. As a Springfield MO maternity photographer and […]

Thinking about a homebirth in Kansas City? You are not alone. I am Jessica, a mom of four and a maternity, newborn, and family photographer serving the Kansas City area. During my newborn sessions, I hear so many homebirth stories from KC moms. This guide covers why moms choose homebirth in Kansas City, what to […]

Planning a natural birth in KC? You are not alone. I am Jessica, a mom of four and a maternity, newborn, and family photographer serving the Kansas City area. During my newborn sessions, I hear so many birth stories, and natural births come up all the time. This guide walks you through what a natural […]

Finding the right birthing center in Springfield, MO is an important part of preparing for your baby’s arrival. Every family has different preferences for labor and delivery, from the medical support of a hospital setting to the personalized environment of a midwife-led clinic birth. Springfield families can choose between hospital-based maternity care at Mercy Birthplace […]

Finding good baby stores in Springfield, MO honestly isn’t as easy as it should be. Unlike bigger cities, we don’t have dozens of baby boutiques on every corner. But after four kids, I’ve figured out which stores are actually worth stopping at and which ones I find myself recommending over and over again. And since […]

This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through one of my links, at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Here are my favorite books to help prepare your toddler for a new baby. Preparing a toddler for a new baby […]

As a maternity and newborn photographer, I hear from a lot of expecting and new parents about their search for the best Cox pediatricians in Springfield, MO — so I wanted to put this together. Also, I ran a survey in a local mom group to find the most recommended Cox Pediatricians in Springfield, MO. […]