Things to Do if You Don’t Celebrate Christmas
Christmas is a wonderful time of year, unless you don’t celebrate it, then you feel stuck in a world that’s been mostly shut down with nothing to do. Regardless …
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Causes of Back Labor and How to Prevent It
It is not uncommon for women to be diagnosed with back labor during the third trimester of pregnancy. Birth and labor are both physically and emotionally demanding – just …
Do I Need an Episiotomy for a Natural Birth?
Tears and episiotomies have become common during childbirth, leaving many women to wonder if they’ll need one during natural birth. Before asking if you’ll need one, it’s important to …
12 Questions you’re too scared to ask about your baby
Before your child is born, you’ll be convinced you’re ready for the new baby challenge soon to come. You’ve probably read all the books, been on thousands of websites …
These Juices will keep you healthy during Pregnancy
Once you get pregnant, you’re not just eating for yourself anymore. You need vitamins, minerals, and nutrients to support the growth of a new human being! Consuming enough healthy …
What to Do after Maternity Leave
You’ve probably spent long hours contemplating your return to work after maternity leave ends. The first emotion you’ll probably experience is guilt about leaving your baby, or perhaps guilt …
Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment of Placenta Previa
Placenta previa is a pregnancy complication where the placenta completely or partially covers the mother’s cervix. Placenta previa is usually diagnosed during the third trimester and causes mild, painless …
Looking for a Hospital to Give Birth At?
The hospital, doctors, nurses, IV’s, and monitors can be unnerving for anyone – especially a first-time, expectant Mom who has no idea what to expect during labor. It is …
5 Essential Accessories for Baby’s Nursery
Whether you have a separate nursery for Baby or she’s sharing a room with you, there are some things that are absolute must-haves! When Baby first arrives, one of the …
When Can You Feel the Baby Kick?
Feeling Baby kick for the first time is a thrilling and breathtaking experience! Waiting for the next kick, and the next, and the next can keep expectant moms captivated …
What are the odds of baby arriving on Due Date?
WITHOUT A DOUBT, YOU’VE HEARD LOTS OF CONFLICTING INFORMATION ON WHAT A DUE DATE ACTUALLY IS. Most believe the due date is a deadline. If baby doesn’t arrive on …
Why NOT to Entertain Visitors in the Delivery Room
Gone are the days when soon-to-be-dads couldn’t go into the delivery room. Unfortunately, the pendulum may have swung too far in the opposite direction. Delivery rooms are now crammed …
16 Freezer Meal Ideas for Your Postpartum Period
One of the most important things to do before Baby arrives is to prepare and freeze some easy-to-reheat meals. Freezer meals will make your postpartum period so much easier! …
List of Foods You Can Eat during Labor
For decades, the only thing women were allowed to eat during labor was ice chips. This was due to the danger of inhaling the food or drink into the …
5 Tips to Avoid Pooping during Labor
Pooping during labor is a major concern for most first-time moms. “Push like you’re in the toilet” is the advice you’ll likely get from an attending nurse. There may …
Is It Safe for You to Eat during Labor?
YES! It is absolutely safe for you to eat during labor (unless you have a medical condition which your doctor says makes it dangerous for you to eat or drink …
9 Healthy Drinks during Pregnancy
During the course of your pregnancy, you will encounter several days when you require an energy boost just to get out of bed. Lack of energy is most commonly …
Delivery Room Advice for Soon-To-Be-Dads
It is up to Mom to do all the work during labor, but Dad still has a big role to play in the delivery room. If this is your …
Why You Should Ignore Your Due Date
After the confirmation of pregnancy, the next thing every woman wants to know is: When is my baby due? Ah, the elusive due date; the magical moment when Baby …
11 Easy Ways to Naturally Induce Labor
Before you panic about being past your due date, keep in mind that the “estimated due date” was developed by a botanist in 1744 who calculated it based on …