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Apr 11, 2020
9 min

I Gave Birth During the Coronavirus Pandemic. This Is Our Story.

While I found myself terrified of welcoming a newborn into the world during this health crisis, the timing couldn't have been worse.

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COVID-19: I'm Giving Birth During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Sophie Schillaci

Mar 24, 2020
2 min

COVID-19: I'm Giving Birth During the Coronavirus Pandemic

I've talked a lot about how birth plans never go according to plan. But never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I'd be delivering during...

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Choosing a Birth Plan - and How to Tell Your Mother She Can't Be in the Delivery Room

Sophie Schillaci

Feb 26, 2020
9 min

Choosing a Birth Plan - and How to Tell Your Mother She Can't Be in the Delivery Room

Truth be told, choosing a birth plan should be simple. In fact, there's really only one thing you need to know. Throw any expectations...

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Birth Plan: Do You Really Need to Hire a Doula?

Sophie Schillaci

Jul 18, 2019
7 min

Birth Plan: Do You Really Need to Hire a Doula?

Three real-life birth stories to help you decide whether hiring a doula is right for you and. your delivery.

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The Ultimate Baby Registry: Everything I Love (and Covet) on Amazon

Sophie Schillaci

Apr 17, 2019
6 min

The Ultimate Baby Registry: Everything I Love (and Covet) on Amazon

You're expecting! Congratulations! You're gonna need a lot of s**t. CLICK HERE TO SEE MY ULTIMATE BABY REGISTRY. First thing's first, I...

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Giving Birth? Here's What You Need to Pack in Your Hospital Bag

Sophie Schillaci

Jan 10, 2019
3 min

Giving Birth? Here's What You Need to Pack in Your Hospital Bag

Unless you're having a scheduled C-section, packing for the hospital is hard. You'll want to have your bases covered for wherever your...

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My 32-Hour Birth Story -- and the Two Questions Every Pregnant Mom Wants to Ask

Sophie Schillaci

Dec 7, 2018
8 min

My 32-Hour Birth Story -- and the Two Questions Every Pregnant Mom Wants to Ask

In honor of the birth of "Mom Needs Merlot," I'm sharing an unfiltered account of my own birth story. What follows is the real deal --...

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