Birmingham Mom Collective
The mission of Birmingham Mom Collective is to support women in their roles as moms in this amazing city. We aim to inspire moms to be their best by sharing diverse parenting perspectives and helpful resources unique to our community. Our goal is to provide both encouragement and connection in every stage of motherhood.
Mother-In-Law :: A Second Mom
Seventeen years ago, I met a boy in the lunch line at Auburn University's Foy Student Union. It didn't take long to know that this was more than a college crush. It wasn't very...
Ways to Help Hurricane Sally Victims
Hurricane Sally made landfall in Gulf Shores one week ago, and the destruction is immense. We are so saddened for our neighbors to the south as they are faced with the long road of...
Tips for Hiking with Kids
I fell in love with hiking when my oldest daughter was a toddler. I volunteered to host a hike through our local Hike it Baby group, and that quickly led to my becoming one...
Breastfeeding Twins :: An Attainable Goal
There are things about being a parent that I had no idea I would feel so strongly about. Breastfeeding my babies is one of them.
With my first daughter, I read as much as I...
UAB’s Comprehensive Addiction in Pregnancy Program (CAPP)
The UAB Comprehensive Addiction in Pregnancy Program (CAPP) offers a safe place for pregnant and postpartum women suffering from substance use.
Women participating in CAPP can experience recovery through comprehensive peer-supported, multi-disciplinary care. CAPP’s group...
2020 Birmingham Guide to Baby
Having a baby is such an exciting time in a mother's life! We are so excited to introduce you to some amazing local businesses in our Birmingham Guide to Baby to make the journey...
Straight from the Dermatologist :: Protecting Your Glowing Pregnancy Skin
While pregnancy often includes crazy food cravings, heartburn, and swollen ankles, there's one bodily change not often discussed: pregnancy skin and how to care for it.
Some women experience that glorious pregnant glow, and suddenly...
Vulcan’s Thunder on the Mountain 2020 :: Celebrating Resiliency and Hope
While so many events, plans, parties, and graduations have been cancelled due to COVID-19, there's one annual event that I'm happy to report is not cancelled! Vulcan Park & Museum will once again light...
I Watched My Husband’s Vasectomy
I wasn’t planning on it, but yes, I watched my husband’s vasectomy. It happened quickly; they called him back to the room where he would have his procedure, and I asked if I could...
The Story of Birmingham Mom Collective
Birmingham Mom Collective is Birmingham, Alabama's #1 parenting website, and we love connecting our community to relevant resources, local businesses, events around town, and to each other! We serve Birmingham and the surrounding areas,...