The Essential Gift Guide for the New "Mom-to-Be"
Your very best friend -- or sister, niece, co-worker, etc. -- has just announced that she's pregnant and your first thought is that you'd really like to give her a gift that's both unique and useful! When it's time for her baby shower, she'll get lots of things for her new baby, but it...
The Basics of a Birth Plan: Make What You Want Known
What Exactly Is A Birth Plan/Why Is It Used? A birth plan is a form that expectant mothers fill out prior to giving birth to their child in order to communicate their wishes to the midwives or doctors who will be taking care of them while they are giving birth...
How To Tell When You're In Labor
As the end of your pregnancy nears, you might feel a little anxious about when labor will actually start. Your third-trimester body probably feels unfamiliar, and you're wondering how you'll know if the time has actually arrived. Well, the good news is that labor almost never starts like they show...
Braxton Hicks Contractions - Should You Be Concerned?
When you're pregnant, you can't help but worry about every little change in your body. It's only natural to be concerned that the baby growing inside of you is healthy and thriving. If you begin to experience any strange symptoms, you may wonder if it's time to call your doctor,...
10 Absolute Musts You Shouldn't Forget to Pack in Your Hospital Bag
As if having pregnancy brain wasn't enough to deal with! One of the most common soon-to-be-parent questions is, "what should I bring to the hospital?" You'll want to start prepping your bag by week 34 of your pregnancy. To help keep your sanity, these are our top 10 absolute musts to...
Put Together a Baby Registry You'll Love
As you prepare for the day you bring your newest family member home, people will start asking you where you're registered. After all, the birth of a baby is one of the most joyful events ever, and people want to contribute to the celebration. But what should you put on...
The Importance of the Pregnancy Glucose Test
Pregnancy is a time of great joy for a mother-to-be! Making sure your blood sugar levels are balanced is important for a healthy baby. Learn more about this test, why you have to take it, and what to do to avoid gestational diabetes.
Easy to Make Perfectly Roasted Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
So have you ordered the crispy balsamic brussels at a restaurant and loved them, but have no clue how to make it at home?! Well, eating healthy during pregnancy with all the cravings, as well as diversions, can land healthful superfoods at the bottom of your dinner list. Here is a...
Breastfeeding 101: How to Get a Good Latch
Starting breastfeeding can be a challenge in the early days when you're still figuring out things like a nursing position that both you and your baby are comfortable with, and how to get the baby to latch on, relax and begin to feed in earnest. Experts say a good "latch"...
31 Important Benefits of Exercising while Pregnant
Now that you're carrying a new life, ensuring that you get the exercise you need is more important than ever. Why? Here are 31 good reasons to consider ... Daily exercise boosts your energy levels, which can be lower than usual during pregnancy. While tiredness is real, the mental thought that...
Breastfeeding vs. Pumping: Which One When?
You know you want to breastfeed, but what about pumping? Do you really need a pump? When should you use a pump? What are some reasons you might need to pump? If you're new to the world of breastfeeding, these are just a few of the many questions you might...
30 Breastfeeding Secrets Every New Mom Should Know
Are you planning to breastfeed your new little bundle of joy when he or she arrives? Congrats if you will be able to breastfeed, and kudos to you for choosing to provide your baby with Mother Nature's perfect infant nutrition and all the benefits it offers your new baby! You...
Nail Changes during Pregnancy
While pregnancy can come with ugly side effects, there are remarkable beautiful effects during this time as well! If you're one of the lucky ones, you'll find your nails growing faster and stronger. For some, pregnancy could also come with nail brittleness, groves, or even separation from the nail bed...
Thirteen Top Superfoods for Pregnant Moms
Going through pregnancy can become more challenging if you're used to eating certain foods during your pre-pregnancy days. However, you know how important eating healthy is to your own health and to the health of your growing baby. The good news is if you're looking for the best possible...
How to Find the Best Tops for Breastfeeding
Looking chic whilst breastfeeding can be a challenge, but there are ways to look good when feeding your little one. Clothes that are stylish and practical are easier to find than you think. Especially these days, when athleisure and casual is totally the look to have, it's the perfect opportunity...
New Mom Hospital Bag Packing List
What to bring to the hospital is on the minds of many mothers to be in that last stretch, the third trimester. Packing your hospital bag for birth is a pretty important element when that week 35 starts to come about. The last thing you want is to have forgotten...
Simplify Nursing in Public With These Tips
After a few days or weeks cooped up in the house adjusting to life with a new baby, you'll certainly be ready to re-enter society. Whether you're taking the baby to the pediatrician or making a quick trip to the store for diapers and wipes, your little one might be...
How to Dress for Breastfeeding in Winter
Children are notoriously difficult to get dressed. Infants are a little easier, but their curious (and squirmy) nature presents its own set of problems. After wrestling your little one into their clothes, you might be so happy to get out the door that you don't give much thought to your...
Make Liquid Gold! Tips on how to Increase Breastmilk Production
It's quite normal for a new mom to worry that she is not producing enough milk for her newborn, although she probably is. Bun Cozy Nursing Hoodie shown. If this is the case for you, there are a few quick ways to check: confirm with your physician that baby...
5 Ways to Make Pumping at Work More Comfortable
A quick intro on pumping at work followed by a list of tips, including the right to a private space, bring an iPod with relaxing music, how to free up a hand for reading, saying it’s ok to space out (call it "meditation"), etc.