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Feeding Your Baby, Your Way: Why Inclusive and Comprehensive Baby Feeding Education Matters for Every Family by Candy Baracat-Donovan, Postpartum Doula and Certified Lactation Counselor, Co-Founder of Like A Sister

Learning how to feed Baby is one of the most personal, emotional parts of new parenthood, and also one of the most overwhelming. Thinking back to my own experiences. My first daughter was born 7 weeks premature, and for a variety of reasons we were never able to breastfeed. I pumped exclusively for her for...

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Planes, Trains, and Overtired Toddlers: Expert Tips for Surviving Travel Without Losing Sleep by Dr. Kelsey Alford

As a newborn photographer, I know how important it is to create a calm and peaceful environment for your baby, especially when it comes to sleep. If you’ve ever wondered how to travel with kids without the stress and sleepless nights, you’re in the right place. Whether it’s keeping your toddler well-rested on vacation or...

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Top 6 Northern Virginia Doulas

Did you know the the practice of supporting women through childbirth has ancient roots? Looking back on my own motherhood journey — especially with my preemie first baby — I can see how having a doula by my side would have made all the difference. Those middle-of-the-night worries? A doula could have reassured me. The...

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The Profound Benefits of Hiring a Doula and Why Every Expecting Family DeservesOne, Lauren Stanphill Birthcare

Thinking about hiring a doula? Doulas provide emotional, physical, and advocacy support for a more empowered birth and postpartum experience.

If you’re expecting, you may have considered hiring a doula to support you through your birthing journey. Allow me to introduce Lauren Stanphill, a dedicated birth doula in Northern Virginia. Lauren is committed to providing continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to her clients before, during, and shortly after childbirth. Her approach ensures that families...

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Finding the Right NoVa Fertility Clinic: A Guide for Future Parents

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Starting or expanding a family can be an exciting yet challenging journey, and for many hopeful parents in Northern Virginia (NoVa), fertility clinics offer a path forward. Northern Virginia is home to several top-tier fertility clinics, each with its own approach to reproductive care. Whether you are looking for IVF, egg freezing, surrogacy, or other...

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I'm a beach bum from New York, living life with a cup of coffee in one hand and a camera in the other.

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Our clients happily invest $1,200–$3,500+ in their Northern Virginia photography experience, available in: Loudoun County (Leesburg, Purcellville, Middleburg, Lovettsville, Round Hill, Hillsboro, Hamilton, Ashburn, Sterling, South Riding, Brambleton, Lansdowne, Broadlands, Aldie, Waterford, Arcola, Lincoln, Paeonian Springs, Stone Ridge); Fairfax County (Herndon, Vienna, Clifton, Reston, McLean, Great Falls, Fairfax, Annandale, Falls Church, Springfield, Burke, Lorton, Oakton, Chantilly, Centreville, Merrifield, Dunn Loring, West Springfield, Franconia, Mount Vernon, Fair Lakes, Fair Oaks, Kings Park, Kings Park West, Lake Barcroft); Arlington; Alexandria; and Washington DC.

 

Specializing in lifestyle newborn, family, and high school senior photography; we don’t just take pictures, we create art that captures your story with intention and an edge of magic.