Learn How Much Water to Drink When Pregnant
Adequate water intake is essential during pregnancy to feel good, think clearly, for the body to operate as it should, and to grow a healthy baby. If you’ve never thought …
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Summer Pregnancy Tips to Keep Your Cool
Looking for summer pregnancy tips to keep your cool? Since 1995, I have begrudgingly identified myself as a Floridian, powering through each and every summer (which is May through October …
5 Mistakes Pregnant Women Make Around the Holidays
‘Tis the season for large family dinners, presents, extra social outtings, office parties and delicious morsels. If you are expecting during this holiday season, watch out and avoid these mistakes! …
Pregnancy Incontinence Stories & Tips
The following are four short pregnancy incontinence stories that I personally experienced in each trimester due to morning sickness, a cold, being hugely pregnant, and labor contractions. I’ve also included …
Tilted Uterus During Pregnancy – What New Parents Should Know
If you’ve been told you have a tilted uterus during a pregnancy, welcome to the club! In this article you’ll discover what a tilted uterus is and how it impacts …
Choosing The Best Birthing Ball Size – A New Parent’s Guide
The right birthing ball size will help pregnancy aches and pains, but also encourage labor progress. However, not every woman will use the same size ball. Use this guide to …
Mucus Plug FAQs for First Time Moms
A mucus plug is very thick, snot-like mucus lodged in the cervix that acts as a physical and antibacterial barrier between baby and the outside world. In this post we …
22 Morning Sickness Gift Ideas for New Moms
Looking for morning sickness gift ideas to create a care package or gift basket for a loved one? Morning sickness can be extremely challenging, especially if it isn’t in the …
Is an Anterior Placenta Bad for Pregnancy and Birth?
What is an anterior placenta and what does it mean for pregnancy? In this post we’ll discuss the risks, complications, and the annoying things that go along with having an …
Smart Morning Sickness Tips for a Better First Trimester
Over the years I’ve gathered the best, most strategic and smart morning sickness tips for a better first trimester. If you are newly pregnant (or thinking about becoming pregnant) this …
How to Use a Hot Water Bottle In Pregnancy Safely
Parents want to know if it is safe to use a hot water bottle in pregnancy. Some call it a heating bottle, hot bottle, warm water bottle, or hot water …
How to Manage Anxiety During Pregnancy, Naturally
Anxiety during pregnancy can manifest itself in many ways – headaches, fatigue, poor appetite/diet, lack of sleep, irritability, etc. During pregnancy we should strive for peace in our minds, bodies, …