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CBD products been gaining a lot of attention lately. Known as cannabis without the effects of THC, CBD has many health benefits that some moms find attractive. For instance, CBD oil to help ease anxiety and reduce inflammation. For pregnant moms, that can sound great after a long day walking...

4 ways to prepare for your baby as a first-time mom

You’ve taken parenting classes, you have a plan in place for going to the hospital, you’ve even taught yourself how to change a diaper. But are you really ready for your baby to arrive? What about your family? You might think you’re ready — you’re carrying your child, after all...

Indoor air quality and pregnancy: Do you have to pay to clean your air ducts?

Did you know that about 87% of U.S. homes now include an air conditioning unit? We depend on that hidden network of vents and ducts within our homes to keep us comfortable and to keep our air clean. Yet even the world’s biggest clean freaks don’t unscrew their vent covers...

Your guide to staying healthy while pregnant during flu season

The start of flu season always causes worry for families across the country, but this germ-heavy time of year can be more concerning for some than others. Among the most vulnerable during flu season are pregnant women. Luckily, there are many actions you can take to protect yourself and your...

Stress is bad for mom, how bad is it for baby?

Reducing stress during pregnancy isn’t just good for your mental health. It can also benefit your baby. Although many millennial couples are waiting longer to start a family — if they ever do — countless women still dream of motherhood. Unfortunately, the road to motherhood isn’t always smooth, particularly if...

The perfect workout for pregnant women (sponsored)

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By Isa Herrera, MSPT CSCS

Sponsored post: How to stay healthy physically and emotionally through your pregnancy By Isa Herrera, MSPT, CSCS, founder of www.PelvicPainRelief.com~~~ Every day women reach out to me during various stages of their pregnancy. Most women feel frustrated because there aren’t many resources available to expecting moms that show the REAL...

Do you know why these common environmental factors are dangerous for your baby?

For expectant parents, you want to do everything possible to protect both your health and the health of your child. Unfortunately, there are risk factors everywhere that can increase the likelihood of certain diseases, particularly cancer. Approximately 23,800 adults and 4,830 children are diagnosed with cancerous tumors of the brain...

How pregnancy cravings inspired wild ice cream flavors

Pregnancy cravings are nothing new. In fact, people have experienced cravings for certain foods since the dawn of human existence. While we don’t know why pregnancy cravings occur, we do know the typical craving schedule. Women usually crave savory foods in the first trimester, sweet foods in the second, and...

What no one tells you about birth & postpartum

By Kristy Rodriguez

I didn’t know when my water breaks, it trickles out for hours. I didn’t realize I’d be left alone on a hospital bed. I had no clue that I’d leave the hospital in a diaper too. That’s not all people forget to tell you about birth! As the baby moves...

Popular pregnancy podcasts

By Kristy Rodriguez

Podcasts are like having a BFF in your back pocket whenever you need to feel like someone gets you during the crazy-Mom-or-Mom-to-Be-experience. Am I right? I love the positive aspects of technology!! Here’s a quick list with hyperlinks to each one. Check them out and tune into the one/ones that...

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What every woman needs to know to master the Kegel exercise

By Isa Herrera, MSPT CSCS

By Isa Herrera, MSPT, CSCS, founder of www.PelvicPainRelief.com ~~~ Let’s face it. How many times has your doctor, fitness trainer or yoga instructor told you “do your Kegels” and “you’ll be fine.” A Kegel is a strengthening exercise for the pelvic floor-vaginal muscles that improves continence, sexual function and organ...

8 fun things to do if you’re pregnant on Valentine’s Day

Pregnancy isn't always a picnic, especially if you're in your third trimester and are starting to feel like you're going to be sporting a baby bump for what seems like the rest of your life.

Is Valentine’s Day sex an option during pregnancy?

The short answer is, yes!

Top 6 pregnancy beauty tips for Valentine’s Day

Not all women are in love with their bodies during pregnancy, which means they'll do anything they can to feel better about their growing baby bump and the rest of the physical changes that can occur.

Top 3 Valentine’s Day date night ideas to keep the romance alive during a pregnancy

With a bun in the oven that will arrive in a few months, opportunities to spend time alone with your partner may soon be few and far between.

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Want to increase your chances of getting pregnant? Skip fast foods.

By Wendy Jo Peterson, MS, RDN author of Born To Eat & the Mediterranean Diet Cookbook For Dummies

It is estimated that about 10 percent of women (6.1 million) in the United States between the ages 15-44 have difficulty getting pregnant or staying pregnant, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And while there are often bigger, more complex issues at play a good diet...

Book Review: Baby-Led Feeding

Have you heard the buzz around a baby-led weaning (BLW) approach to feeding infants? If not, get started here with “What is Baby-Led Weaning?” . This popular feeding method is no longer just a trend, it’s here to stay. If you’re digesting your way through the many articles around why (Here’s 5...

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Does pregnancy heartburn mean your baby has a lot of hair?

While searching for natural pregnancy tips to relieve heartburn, you may have come across claims surrounding the link between heartburn during pregnancy and the amount of hair that your baby has.

The dangers of dehydration during pregnancy

By Emme Lukasik

When I was pregnant with my daughter four years ago, even a seemingly harmless glass of water could leave me hanging over the toilet bowl. Morning sickness hit me fast and hard. Desperately struggling to stay hydrated, I spent many a long afternoon hooked up to IV fluids in the...

Can eating spicy food trigger labor? Here’s the scoop.

In your search for natural pregnancy tips, you may have come across certain ways that women might be able to trigger labor.

6 pregnancy hormones you’d better get used to

By Wendy Jo Peterson, MS, RDN author of Born To Eat & the Mediterranean Diet Cookbook For Dummies

It's a well-known fact that pregnancy has a tendency to make normal, well-rounded women turn into achy, tired, crazed lunatics at times.

C-sections: A crash course

By Lizzie Goodman

No matter how much you prepare for labor and delivery, there's always a chance things won't go exactly as planned.

Sleep breathing problems during pregnancy

By Nicole Caccavo Kear

Problem Sleep Helpful advice for those who don’t breathe easy overnight. By the end of your pregnancy, getting a good night’s sleep is nothing more than a pipe dream. Between the back pain, leg cramps, baby kicks, and squashed bladder, you’re in and out of bed so much, it feels...

Review: Infantino Carry On Multi-Pocket Baby Carrier

By Jackie Sparkman

If you want your husband to be able to work a carrier all on their own this is the one for you. As I like to say, it’s so easy my husband can do it. You put it on like a back pack on the front or back and snap...

Fertility self care

Everyone’s journey to starting a family looks and feels different, especially when you are struggling with infertility. My personal fertility journey had many highs, lows, and bumps along the way. As both a dietitian and a woman who walked through the struggles of getting pregnant, there are emotional waves that...

2017’s most popular baby names

By Emme Lukasik

The year’s top baby names are in As 2017 comes to a close, we’re taking a look at the baby names that topped new parents’ lists. Nameberry, the expert on all things baby-naming, has put together a list of the year’s biggest name trends, as dictated by site traffic. A...

Tips for taking the most flattering baby bump photos

You don't necessarily have to be basking in a radiant pregnancy glow to take great pictures of your baby bump.

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Can seatbelts hurt my pregnant belly?

The more pregnant we get, the more uncomfortable we are. We know we’re supposed to wear our seatbelts to stay safe, but could that seatbelt also be hurting your baby? Take our poll and watch our video below to find out! Watch Our Video Can get enough pregnancy trivia? Want...

How to get your breast pump covered by insurance

Thinking about getting a breast pump? Check with your insurance first because you could save a lot of money! We’re chatting with our friends at Lansinoh to guide you through the process and help you determine the pump and parts needed that best benefit you and your baby! Watch our...

6 Nutrients Your Growing Infant Really Needs

Your Morning Sickness Diet

What foods can help (or hurt) you with your morning sickness? We’re chatting live Wendy Jo Peterson, Dietitian and Author of the Born To Eat Book! Download our FREE morning sickness shopping guide! And be sure to check out these other great resources about morning sickness… Coping with Morning Sickness,...

Should I pump gas while pregnant?

Pregnant or not, driving our cars are a necessity for many of us. So, what happens when you need to fill up your tank? Could pumping your own gas be dangerous for you and your baby? Take our quiz and watch our video to find out!

Myths About Eating During Pregnancy

Keeping your spine healthy with prenatal and postpartum yoga