Pregnancy
15 Stylish Pairs of Maternity Work Pants to Rock During Pregnancy
During my pre-pregnancy days, I dreamed of the moment I’d get to dress my bump in adorable clothes. I couldn’t wait to buy flowy maternity dresses, form-fitting pregnancy tops, and a cute maternity swimsuit. What I forgot to consider is that I’d need to buy maternity work pants, too. And what I learned is that […]
Your Guide to the Best Maternity Pants for Every Situation
Please tell me I’m not the only person who HATES shopping for pants. I can go to the store and load up on shirts, dresses, and loungewear, but buying pants is the bane of my existence. And during pregnancy, maternity pants were no exception! While shirts and dresses are more universal, there are too many […]
Should You Hire a Labor Doula While Preparing for Childbirth?
As I prepared to bring our first child into the world, I dreamed of having a successful, drug-free, natural childbirth. However, my fear was not having the guts to achieve it once the show got started. So, when a friend asked, “Should you hire a labor doula?” I was intrigued. I’d never heard of a […]
Plan for Your Postpartum Period by Meal Prepping Before Baby
Having a new baby is a whirlwind of cuddles, diaper changes, emotions, and exhaustion– the last thing on most of our minds is figuring out what to make for dinner! After all, if you’re anything like me, planning meals is hard enough normally; throw a newborn into the mix, and it can seem downright impossible. […]
What is a Membrane Sweep and Do You Need One for Labor?
I like to joke that our eldest daughter must have implanted into my uterus with cement because she had zero interest in coming out. At almost two weeks past my due date, I was desperate to get labor going but didn’t want to deal with induction, which is when my doctor suggested a membrane sweep. […]
Newly Pregnant? 70+ Weird Pregnancy Symptoms You May Notice
This site contains affiliate links, meaning that we earn a small commission for purchases made through our site. We only recommend products we personally use, love, or have thoroughly vetted. We’ve all heard about the most common signs you’re pregnant – the throwing up and missed periods, for example. But what about the other oddities? […]
Show Off Your Bump With Our Top 25 Maternity Shoot Outfits!
When many of us mamas plan our pregnancy photo sessions, we’ll start searching for the perfect ensemble to showcase our beautiful baby bumps. If you’re shopping for gorgeous maternity shoot outfits, we can help! From maternity photoshoot dresses to belly-baring 2-piece sets, there are plenty of attractive options to pick from. The most important piece […]
20 Maternity Shoot Tips to Celebrate Your Pregnancy Body
The pregnancy body is a beautiful and exceptional thing, and a fantastic way to celebrate and commemorate it is to take some pictures you’ll hold dear for a lifetime. Heck, you might even forget about all the puking and uncomfortableness when you look at them 10 years from now (maybe). Pregnancy photoshoots are more popular […]
30 Eye-Catching Maternity Shoot Poses to Celebrate Your Bump
In addition to buying diapers and writing a birth plan, taking pregnancy photos is a common addition to many “getting ready for baby” checklists. After all, who doesn’t want a gorgeous photographic record of mom’s belly? One thing that you probably don’t anticipate is figuring out which maternity shoot poses will create gorgeous photo shoot […]