Pregnancy
My Honest Genate Test Review: Personalized Nutrition Changes the Game for Fertility & Pregnancy
When I was pregnant with Jack, my now 6-year-old, I had one major mantra that I repeated over and over and over again: “Control what you can so you can release what you can’t.” As someone who’s lived her entire life with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, trying to conceive and pregnancy were stressful times for my…ahem…control […]
Protect Your Skin & Your Bump with These 12 Pregnancy Safe Sunscreens
Getting outside for some fresh air and Vitamin D is always a good idea during pregnancy, but how are you supposed to protect your skin while you bask in the glory of a good lake or beach day? Is there such a thing as pregnancy safe sunscreen? We all know that a lot of products (including […]
Minimalist Newborn Essentials: Everything You Need For The First 3 Months
As a new mom, I spent hours searching and researching the perfect newborn baby gear from the ideal bottle to the best rug for a baby nursery. Rather than focus on minimalist newborn essentials, I spent ages hunched over my laptop spending way too much money on things that would ultimately sit and collect dust […]
Why We Get Early Pregnancy Headaches (and How to Stop Them!)
The great news is that you’re pregnant! The not-so-great news no one has told you about is that early pregnancy headaches are a real f*cking bummer. Most of us prepare ourselves for morning sickness during pregnancy. After all, it’s one of the most widely discussed early pregnancy symptoms. Headaches during pregnancy don’t receive as big […]
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. […]