Pregnancy is a wonderful time that should be celebrated, enjoyed, and embraced. Unfortunately, for an unlucky many, it can be difficult to enjoy the beauty of pregnancy when pesky pregnancy issues pop up. One such pesky issue of pregnancy is swollen feet. This common condition – also referred to as edema – is when excess […]
10 Unique Gift Ideas For The High School Or College Graduate
With graduation right around the corner, plenty of loved ones will be shopping for the perfect graduation gift. For some, the hunt will be the perfect gift for college students. For others, careful thought will be put into the right high school graduation gift. Whatever celebration you have got going on this graduation season, here […]
6 Signs Of Ectopic Pregnancy And How To Recover From It
Pregnancy. It’s the perfect orchestration of biology and nothing short of a miracle. All the right pieces at just the right time creating life. It never fails to amaze, and each pregnancy is just as remarkable as the next. Unfortunately, if all the pieces don’t come together in the right way, pregnancy may not always […]
The Pros and Cons of Having Medicine During Birth
The birth of a child is often described as one of the most exciting moments of a mother’s life. The joy of holding your baby for the first time is hard to top. But to get to that moment, you will have to get through the birthing process which can be painful. The pain can […]
8 Things All Men Should Do On Their Paternity Leave
Call it maternity leave for men, paternity leave, or even family leave. Whatever label you choose, the evidence has become overwhelmingly clear. When dads take paternal leave, family dynamics get strengthened. Although not all jobs offer it, paternity leave has been gaining popularity the past couple of years. If you’re lucky enough to get paternity […]
10 Tips For A Smooth Vaginal Birth Recovery
In case you didn’t get the memo, women are the reason the world goes round. Without women, the human race would cease to exist. (Ok, we might need guys to kick start things, but us women carry the load…literally). Now all this awesomeness that women bring to the table comes at a price. It’s not […]
10 Tips To Throwing A Fabulous First Birthday Party
One of the greatest joys of parenthood is all the awesome memories you get to create with your kids. One such special moment is your baby’s first birthday. Whether, you are on a budget, or throwing a full-on baby bash, here are some fun birthday ideas to mark your baby’s first birthday party. Have A […]
6 Healthy Ways To Beat Indigestion During Pregnancy
As if being pregnant wasn’t hard enough with the morning sickness and weight gain, some women deal with indigestion. Indigestion, sometimes known as dyspepsia, is an uncomfortable feeling in the upper abdomen. Along with indigestion can come heartburn, bloating, regurgitation, nausea, and vomiting. There are some things that you can do to prevent and lessen […]
The Ultimate Guide To Every Ultrasound You’ll Have During Pregnancy
You may have heard the words sonogram and ultrasound used the same way when describing the procedure of taking a peek at your forming baby in the womb. However, there are differences between the two. I’ll explain further in this article. Sonogram vs. Ultrasound Ultrasounds and sonograms are often considered the same thing, but technically they […]