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 […]
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 […]
11 Weird Pregnancy Symptoms No One Talks About
Pregnancy can cause your body to start to feel like it’s not your own anymore. Foods that you’ve never craved before, scents that you’ve never noticed, and feelings that you’ve never felt can all happen during pregnancy. I’ve researched some weird pregnancy symptoms that women have experienced during gestation and recorded them here. This is […]
14 Tips To Help You Produce More Breast Milk Naturally
Breast milk is also called liquid gold for babies because there truly is nothing as good for a baby as a mother’s milk. Breast milk will protect your baby from a host of diseases and even future health issues that can show up in adults. If you want to breastfeed, you also may be interested […]
A Break Down of the First Trimester Week by Week
The first trimester of pregnancy is an exciting time, especially if it’s your first baby. The first trimester will include huge milestones in your baby’s development, such as your first doctor’s appointment, first ultrasound, hearing your baby’s heartbeat, and the dreaded morning sickness. Let’s get started by breaking down those first 13 weeks of your […]
9 Foods That Are Essential For Your First Trimester
As you are just beginning your pregnancy journey, you may be excited and overwhelmed at times. There are so many things you want to make sure you are doing. Like taking prenatal vitamins, exercising, checking in with your doctor, etc. However, there are also a lot of things you need to be careful to avoid. […]