The first months after birth can be such a hectic time for women; our bodies are healing and changing. It's often a struggle to take proper care of ourselves as we tend to the new life we’ve brought home....
Prioritizing self-care when you are newly postpartum can be a daunting task. You're juggling your newborn’s needs, with your own physical recovery, with changing family dynamics, and more. Throw in a NICU experience, and meeting your own basic needs,...
Returning to work after having a baby is a major milestone for working parents. Some parents are excited about to return to work and familiar routines. Some parents dread having to be away from their baby. Many parents feel...
Hello Mama! Congratulations on your growing family. At Rochester Mom Collective, we hope to support moms especially during the challenging season of pregnancy and postpartum. Here in our Guide For New And Expectant Mothers In Rochester presented by Moms...
April is Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) Awareness month. Odds are, you’ve never heard of CDH. I hadn’t either, until my son was diagnosed with it during a routine ultrasound.
What is CDH? CDH is a life-threatening condition. It occurs when...
Preparing for a second (or third) baby can feel a lot less daunting than the first time around. You likely feel confident in products and strategies that worked well the first time, that you plan to use again. But...
It's official. As of mid-January, my baby is now 100% weaned from breastfeeding. I'm still trying to figure out exactly how I feel about it. The best word I can use to describe the end of this type of...
Setting up a nursery for your baby can be a fun project and opportunity to flex your creative muscles--from picking out furniture to choosing a theme and decor. Make sure your space doesn't just look good, but is functional...
An estimated 10-15% of babies require a NICU stay. My son was one of them. Our time in the NICU felt isolating and overwhelming. At the same time, my husband and I felt incredibly loved and cared for by...
There are many benefits to having a Doula for your pregnancy. A Doula can provide physical and emotional support during pregnancy and delivery and advocate on behalf of moms. We have compiled our Guide To Doulas In Rochester with...
Parenting
50 Things To Do During Winter Break
Winter break in Rochester offers families the perfect opportunity to create lasting memories together. Whether you're looking to embrace the snowy outdoors, explore local...
How to Start Cloth Diapering
When I discovered I was pregnant, I read every book I could researching what to expect and how to prepare. I wanted to know...
How To Enjoy Winter With Your Kids In Rochester
Upstate New York is a beautiful place to live and people come from all over to experience the fall foliage. Yet, many who love...
Experience Gifts In Rochester
As the holidays approach, I’m exploring clutter-free, experience gifts. We try to steer our children’s focus to things like enjoying special traditions or the...
Volunteer Opportunities For Families in Rochester
Volunteering as a family is a wonderful way to bond, teach valuable life lessons, and give back to the community together. For families with...
Winter Activities
50 Things To Do During Winter Break
Winter break in Rochester offers families the perfect opportunity to create lasting memories together. Whether you're looking to embrace the snowy outdoors, explore local...
How To Build A Leprechaun Trap
If you set up "Elf on the Shelf" every Christmas, you may find yourself in a similar role come March. With St. Patrick’s Day...
Maple Syrup Farms In Rochester
When the long winter begins to thaw, nature gifts us with a Northeastern staple: maple syrup! Every year, we look forward to the celebration...
How To Make Maple Syrup At Home
Growing up, I wasn’t much for nature, and I still am not to this day. A day at the beach would be my ideal...
7 Ways For Families To Stay Active This Winter
As the seasons progress to a wintry frozen wonderland, the question on many moms' minds is, how do I keep my kids active and...