If you are struggling to lose that last bit of baby fat, we may have just found your answer, and that answer is that it is not fat! The miracle of childbirth is often accompanied by morning sickness, cravings, involuntary… read more
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6 of Our Favorite Pregnancy Podcasts
A podcast is like a close friend... full of information, humor and real-life situations. From politics to education tips, podcasts come in many different topics for just about everyone. We’ve rounded out our favorite pregnancy podcasts for you baby-waitin’ mommas,… read more
Creating a Modern Nursery For You and Baby
Long gone are the days when nurseries had to be strictly pink for girls or baby blue for boys. With modern times, come modern colors, decorations and furniture. Creating a modern nursery depends on not only what you think would… read more
The Benefits of Staying Active During Pregnancy
Many women grew up believing that pregnancy is a time to take it easy, put your feet up on the couch and by all means avoid exercise. While sometimes the modern pregnant woman does need to put her feet up… read more
Tips For Picking the Stroller That is Best for You!
When I had my first baby shower, I remember opening the big clunky box that held my first stroller. It was a Graco combination, where the car seat fit right into the stroller, so you didn’t have to wake a… read more
How To Have a Gender-Neutral Approach With Your Coming Baby
“Barbies are for girls and GI Joes are for boys.” “Girls like pink and boys like blue.” “Girls wear dresses and boys wear pants.” Many of us grew up hearing these statements, once accepted as societal norms, but more and… read more
National Infertility Awareness Week: Can a Healthy Diet Influence Fertility?
April 19-25 is National Infertility Awareness Week. Infertility has become a more common topic to speak up about since celebrities began sharing their struggles through social media. The fact of the matter is, one in eight couples will deal with infertility… read more
How to Deal with Stretch Marks in Pregnancy
“Tiger stripes.” “Battle scars.” “Striae.” Whatever you call them — and whether you talk about them with pride or annoyance — stretch marks can be an unavoidable effect of pregnancy for some women. The bad news is there isn’t a… read more
Get Ready to Make Your Baby Registry!
Bringing a new bundle of joy into the world can be a bit overwhelming, especially when faced with the daunting task of accomplishing everything in the 40 weeks leading up to delivery. From putting together the nursery to making sure there’s enough diapers to last a… read more
Things You Wish You Knew About Labor Induction
When pregnant, most future mothers will have an ideal birthing plan. They hope against all odds that they will have control over everything that will happen in the delivery room. The reality is that your labor story is going to… read more