The first prenatal visit can be exciting and overwhelming for many pregnant women. After all, this is the first time you will meet with your doctor to discuss your pregnancy and ask any questions you may have. While it is essential to come prepared with a list of questions, it is also important to remember […]
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A healthy pregnancy diet is vital for the mother and the developing baby. To ensure a healthy pregnancy, it is important to include certain critical nutrients in your diet. Folic acid, for example, is essential for developing the baby’s brain and nervous system. Below are some of the best superfoods to eat during pregnancy. You
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Before my first baby, I read many tips on what I needed for the best hospital bag and then compared them. It was overwhelming trying to decipher what I needed for my hospital room. My first hospital bag didn’t have what I REALLY needed. That is why I created the ultimate Hospital Bag Checklist Printable.
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Wow, you are pregnant! Congrats, mama! A new baby is a fantastic thing. I am so happy for you and the pregnancy journey you are about to embark on. Welcome to your first trimester. Below is a first-trimester pregnancy checklist. This checklist and tips will help you enter your pregnancy journey off right. Check out
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You’re at the end of your pregnancy, and you want to go into labor naturally. Walking is a great way to move during pregnancy, but did you know that walking in a specific way can help induce labor? One option for expectant mothers hoping to induce labor naturally is curb walking. Curb walking involves walking
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With pregnancy comes many different symptoms. Most of them are common and well known. But some are unheard of! Below I share some of the weirdest pregnancy symptoms I had that caught me by surprise. One of the most common pregnancy symptoms is morning sickness. Pregnant women also feel bloated, tired, pee a lot, sleepy,
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Midwives brew is a mixture of natural ingredients blended into a drink and used to induce labor. A few different recipes are used for a midwives brew, but they all contain the active ingredient of Castor Oil. It is like a castor oil smoothie for labor. A few studies have been done on whether midwives brew
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You want to give your baby the best start in life, so you consider reading to your baby in the womb. You also know that reading is a great bonding activity for parents and children. But what books should you read to a baby in the womb? There are so many options out there! And
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The holidays are here, and you’re pregnant. You’ve already announced your pregnancy to your husband and now you want to announce your pregnancy with family members in person. But, how do you bring it up? Most of us don’t have a lot of experience talking about this topic. We’ve never had to tell our parents
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With a new baby on the way, mom and baby are always showered with gifts. But, what about gifts for expectant dads. Dads deserve to be spoiled too, and what better way to spoil them than with a thoughtful present. There are tons of great gifts out there that will be perfect for a soon-to-be
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