Gridlock Yoga - calm down in the car!

With frustation and road rage everywhere, everyone, especially pregnant moms, need to learn how to calm down in the car.  Here are 5 different types of breathing exercises to help you:  slow down, relax, detox and activate your core.  After doing these five breathing exercises you will feel invigorated and ready to handle anything--even the long commute!

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8 Budget Ideas for New Moms

Jessica Denay, author of The Hot Mom's Handbook, has 8 budget friendly ways to be a hot mom yourself. Here they are:

1. For newborns, tear baby wipes in half vertically and save for big messes,
that's all you really need for most changes, and the box will last twice as
long.
2. Instead of buying a new stroller, use covers such as those by Itzy Ritzy, to make an old stroller new. For around $100,
you can make an old hand me down or used stroller look fresh and unique.

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Tips for Pregnant Moms

With so much to think about, here are 10 tips for pregnant moms from moms who've been there.

1.    Getting the nursery ready -  There is more to
getting ready for a new baby than picking paint colors and bedding,
although that is so much fun!  Depending on the space or room, key
things to having an organized space are do you have enough room for a
crib, changing table, dresser, rocker? If space is limited you need may
need to think about double duty furniture.

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Children After Cancer: What You Need to Know

When I was diagnosed with breast cancer as a 36-year-old newlywed, my husband and I had to put off our plans for trying to conceive our first child-and I joined an ever-growing club of younger cancer survivors. There are over a million people in America today who've survived cancer and are still under the age of 45, and 100,000 more men and women get diagnosed with cancer every year while still of reproductive age.

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7 Ways to Cherish the Second Trimester

Congratulations! You made it to the second trimester. Finally, morning sickness is a thing of the past. You've discovered a new found energy. And your baby bump is adorable. The second trimester is a time to be cherished. So enjoy it! Here's how:

BE SPONTANEOUS:
Catch a matinee movie. Take a road trip. Do something on a whim. The second trimester is the time of your pregnancy when you can still embrace your independence, (ahem, you don't need your partner to tie your shoes... yet). So when your co-worker asks if you want to go out for happy hour - say yes! And order a mocktail.

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Dealing with Grief During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is supposed to be the happiest time of a woman's life. But what if something dramatic happens that shatters that happiness, such as the loss of a close family member or a beloved pet? Will the negative emotions you feel harm your baby? How can you process the loss while also feeling excitement about your growing baby?

The elevated hormone levels and physical changes in your body that come with pregnancy can make it so much harder to deal with significant life events. Even the smallest upsets can seem gargantuan. And the conflicting emotions can cause overwhelming guilt.

However, there are ways to get through a loss and ensure that the rest of your pregnancy is happy and healthy.

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The Empowered Birth Experience - Tips

Pregnant women are increasingly seeking an “Empowered Birth Experience,” but they aren’t quite sure how to achieve it. The Perinatal Advisory Council (PAC/LAC) has identified some valuable tips for pregnant moms.

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Bed Fellows

The right pj’s can be an expectant mom’s best friend. Here are a few worthy of wearing all day.

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Make Room for Daddy

Here’s how to step back and let the bonding—and his share of the work—begin. By Nanny Stella.

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Get The Picture?

Join us for a rare inside peek at a labor-and-delivery room. Have a good look now—chances are you won’t notice much once you’re in labor. By Emily Bloch.

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