Where to Buy the Best Pregnancy Clothes
When my first pregnancy test turned up positive, I began to ponder the wonderful world of maternity must-haves. Whether it was maternity pajamas, tops, or dresses, I wanted it all! My only hold-up in starting to shop was not knowing where to find the best maternity clothes and what maternity essentials I really needed. Lucky […]
What Are Postpartum Padsicles? The Best Kept Secret for Postpartum Recovery
When it comes to childbirth, many expectant soon-to-be parents spend ample time thinking about things like packing their hospital bag for mom or writing a birth plan. What they don’t tend to focus on, is postpartum care, which includes tasks like making or buying postpartum padsicles. In all honesty, that’s probably because they don’t understand […]
When Does Implantation Happen? Calculations, Symptoms, and So Much More!
Figuring out this whole “getting pregnant” thing can be a difficult task for many of us. Even though our 7th-grade sex education textbooks make it seem simple, a lot of us find ourselves asking questions, like “When does implantation occur?” If you’re wondering whether implantation has happened or what implantation symptoms you should be looking […]
Am I Having Braxton Hicks or Contractions?!
There I was – almost seven months pregnant, sitting in my office chair and eating snacks instead of, you know, doing my job. Suddenly, I felt it. There was a strange tightening across my belly. It was a not-so-gentle pull from inside the depths of my abdomen. I silently wondered: “What is it? Is it […]
What’s Happening When You’re 8 Weeks Pregnant
As your 7th week of pregnancy sits in the rearview mirror of your gestational journey, you might be wondering, what does being 8 weeks pregnant look like? Well, in most cases, it’s probably more of the same. Regretfully, you’ll probably still be dealing with those weird early pregnancy symptoms you’ve come to know and love […]
Should You Hire a Postpartum Doula? Everything You Need to Know
So, you’ve heard the birth stories and are fully aware of how challenging those first few weeks after delivery can be on your postpartum body. Have you ever heard anyone talk about having a postpartum doula, though? After birth, not only are you trying to adapt to life with a new little human hanging around […]
Babywearing a Newborn: Tips, Benefits, Safety, & Favorites
What do you think about when you think about your life with a new baby? Do you think about babywearing a newborn? When I was pregnant with my first daughter, I had this vision in my head of what my life would be like. I imagined lazily lounging around with her day-after-day. We would cuddle, […]
Let’s Talk About Safe and Effective Pregnancy Acne Treatment
So, you survived puberty and made it through those pimple-filled teenage years–you probably thought your struggles with breakouts were a thing of the past, right? Well, I hate to break it to you, but when you decide to have a baby, you might find yourself running to the bathroom to see if there’s any leftover […]