Going to the beach or pool while pregnant can be extra tricky, but also a lot of fun. How do you dress your bump in the cutest maternity swimsuit? Or do you intentionally not dress it, choosing a cute bikini to show off your pregnant belly? Will the cover-up you already have work, or do […]
Nothing takes away from new pregnancy bliss like the sudden need to throw up everything you had to eat for the last two weeks. It’s no surprise that many of us start searching for foods that fight nausea during pregnancy after a positive test. While morning sickness is a normal part of pregnancy, figuring out […]
So, you’ve peed on a stick, gotten a positive pregnancy test, and are excitedly awaiting your baby’s arrival–yay!! Before your first trimester ends, you’ll likely be hunting for morning sickness treatments, too. Boo. An upset stomach is a common and frustrating early sign of pregnancy for around 70% of expectant mamas. In addition to annoyances […]
Early pregnancy comes with a wide range of irritating ailments and signs. There’s breast tenderness, fatigue, mood swings, and so much more. No matter how prevalent these other issues are, none of them have earned the same level of infamy as morning sickness symptoms. Blech! From the moment my first blood pregnancy test came up […]
I’m sure I’m not alone when I talk about how unprepared I was for all that pregnancy throws at you. Sure, I figured there would be morning sickness and achy boobs after I got my big fat positive test, but other things were surprising…like the insane use of pregnancy acronyms, for example. While the “gestational […]
Ahh, morning sickness, the bane of many expectant mothers’ existences. While we envision pregnancy as a time of baby bumps, showers, and cute maternity clothes, we often forget that continual vomiting can also be par for the course. Even more shocking is how quickly the inability to keep food down seems to start. I swear […]
As a child of the 80s, I’ve spent most of my life thinking very little about the ingredients I put into and on my body. Growing up, Kool-Aid was king. Storage containers were plastic, with lines scratched permanently in the surface and the original form misshapen from too much time in the microwave. Sun-In made my […]
Celebrating expecting parents with a baby shower is a time-honored tradition. The ins and outs of those baby showers, however, have changed over the years. Gone are the days when baby shower ideas mainly consisted of fruit punch and Jordan almonds. Gone are the days when showers were women only, too! Modern baby showers have […]
Before I got pregnant, I envisioned maternity style as an array of extra-large tops and drawstring pants. But I felt like a kid in a candy store when I realized how many great options are available to pregnant people now! Take maternity jeans, for instance. From skinny jeans to wide-leg styles, I was astounded by […]
When you get pregnant, you pretty much understand that you’ll be shelling out some cash for new clothes to fit your expanding (yay!) body. For example, we all know the day will come when you start wondering when you need to buy maternity clothes? However, many of us forget that if you’re planning on breastfeeding, […]