A Bump in the Road Expands to Golden, CO

Exciting news for A Bump in the Road! With the recent move of my family,  A Bump in the Road will expand to Northern Colorado, Golden to be exact... our new hometown.
It is A Bump in the Road's mission to provide resources, education, and support to women traveling the path of parenthood. Group meetings will [...]

Welcome to Fatherhood

Fathers should be WELCOMED in the birthing scene. From prenatal visits to the actual delivery, fathers should be involved. The more they feel welcomed, the more involved they'll feel like being. Read this, then be sure to share it with your husband or partner and encourage them to ask questions and get involved in this [...]

Group Care During Pregnancy Helps to Reduce Risk of Preterm Birth and Enhance the Pregnancy Experience.

The concept is called “centering.”      The idea of group care, which is used in many areas of medicine, has significant benefits to those involved. The centering model of care, takes a group of women that have similar due dates and aligns them with a practitioner so that they all receive prenatal care together [...]

Grandma Encourages Play and Free Time

Just a word from a 70 year old grandmother who wishes to make an observation about the differences in raising children today--my grandchildren--from  childraising in the 60's and 70's.  There is no judgement here--I just think I'm glad I could do it then instead of now.  The big issue is constraint, or lack of.  It [...]

Eating To Conceive

Eating Right Before You Are Pregnant

Eating right before you get pregnant, is one of the best ways to improve your chances of conception.  Given the most critical days for human development are the first few days post conception, a properly balanced and nutritious diet before you are pregnant can help to ensure implantation and [...]

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