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Newborn

Surviving the First Week with a New Baby (for New Moms)

For new moms, surviving the first week with a new baby can be a scary thought. Not only are you adding a new edition to your family, but you may always stress about having everything you need to make the transition as smooth as possible. In this post, I’m going to share a few practical […]

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Maternity Session

Just Do It! 5 Reasons Why You’ll Regret Skipping a Maternity Session

There are many reasons why you’ll regret it if you skip a maternity session. Now, this isn’t a post to try and make you feel bad should you choose to never get one. Instead, allow me to share the beautiful side of why you should consider having maternity photos taken, no matter how many children […]

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Maternity Session

Your Pregnant Body: 20+ Things They Don’t Tell You

Your pregnant body is one of the most miraculous creations. And while the journey to motherhood can be amazing, there are several things they don’t tell you about your pregnant body. Keep reading to find out what these things are and how you can be prepared just in case you experience any (or all) of […]

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Birth Story

How to Advocate for Yourself and Your Baby During Labor and Delivery

As an expecting mom, it’s important to know how to advocate for yourself and your baby during labor and delivery. Contrary to popular belief, you can have more control over what happens during each of these important phases of pregnancy. In this post, I’m going to share a few tips and advice to help you […]

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Maternity Session

My Top 25 Hospital Bag Essentials

Preparing for the arrival of your new bundle of joy involves quite a few things, including making sure you have packed all of your hospital bag essentials. Take the guesswork and stress out of what to bring on you and your baby’s big day by using my list and ideas below. Be sure to share […]

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Maternity Session

5 Things I Wish I knew Before Becoming a Mom

If you’re a new mom, you most likely have tons of expectations about how motherhood will go. Ask any seasoned mom and they’ll admit that there are things they wish they knew before becoming a mom. While I can’t provide you with an exhausted list (but if you DO want one, check out this Tik-Tok […]

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Birth Story

Is a Birth Plan Really Necessary?

Trying to figure out how to write a birth plan? Wondering if it’s really even necessary? Learn why you should, even if you don’t need it.

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General Photography

New year, new brand, new website!

7 years ago when I started NBP, my marketing efforts were piecemeal at best. First it started with establishing myself on social media, then I decided to get myself a logo and then, finally, a website. At the beginning I didn’t really have much to say, just images to display. My website reflected that. Even […]

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