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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...

Helping your first-born adjust to their new sibling

By Hadley Banas

You are most likely aware that sharing isn’t your child’s favorite activity in the world. If it is, lucky you, but for most, it doesn’t always come naturally. Now imagine your child not only having to share their favorite food or toy, but their favorite people too—their parents! It’s no...

Is the use of kratom safe during pregnancy?

By Pregnancy Editors

One day you’ll look back and remember your pregnancy as one of the most special times of your life. Whether you are having a smooth-sailing or slightly more rocky pregnancy, the anticipation and the excitement of meeting your new baby is different from any other experience you will have in...

Psychologists recommend these tips to emotionally prepare for a baby

By Opinion Contributors

Parenthood is an incredible gift. But you must agree that parenting might be the toughest responsibility in the world. New parents who are giddy with excitement to welcome their baby must prepare for the upcoming journey. Preparing your mind for the new shift in life will surely give you some...

How to juggle self-care and parenting during quarantine

By Sammi DeRosia

Being a mom for the first time is a scary experience as it is. Add a global pandemic to the mix and you’ve got a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience true terror. While being at home with your child can create amazing opportunities for bonding, it can also be stressful. Here...

Nationwide Childbirth Classes Leave Millions of Parents in a Scramble – Guest post by Hehe Stewart

By Kristy Rodriguez

A guest post with Hehe Stewart of The Birth Lounge Having an online community is more important than ever with the spread of COVID-19. We all know babies don’t stop coming just because there’s a pandemic . Limiting social contact means planned events, meetings and classes are being canceled all...

Is it Postpartum Depression (PPD), or is Baby’s Sleep Causing You Stress?

By Elizabeth Pantley

Babies wake frequently at night. It’s how they are made. This creates a true challenge and struggle for the parents who must be up many times per night taking care of their baby. It’s challenging enough to tend to a wakeful baby, let alone do it when you yourself are...

Sleep setbacks: What you need to know

By Elizabeth Pantley

Solving your child’s sleep issues is an on-going process during the early years. Very often, when things start to go well, and you are just beginning to enjoy improvements in your child’s sleep, suddenly, you’re going backwards! What’s happening with these sleep setbacks? Oh, the amazing twists and turns of...

How to overcome postpartum insomnia

By Opinion Contributors

Taking care of a newborn inevitably leads to less sleep which can significantly affect our mental health, but it’s easy for a lack of rest to evolve into postpartum insomnia. Insomnia is a heightened complication in our sleep functioning that may require the help of a medical professional. Juggling the...

Whose Advice about Your Newborn Should You Trust?

By Elizabeth Pantley

It’s remarkable, but true – your baby is born with a distinct personality that exists from the moment of birth. Babies are similar in their actions and needs, but they are not all exactly alike. Even two children born to the same parents on the same day – twins! – can be...

Intuitive parenting and sleep with Kim Hawley, MA, MPH Holistic Sleep Consultant, and Lactation Counselor

By Kristy Rodriguez

Is it normal that my baby is waking at night? Most parents are prepared for wake-ups in the newborn phase, but society’s support of night waking starts to ebb sometime after the first few months. There is a large gap between cultural expectations and biological realities when it comes to...

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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

By Pregnancy Editors

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?

By Pregnancy Editors

The short answer is, yes!

Top 6 pregnancy beauty tips for Valentine’s Day

By Pregnancy Editors

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

By Pregnancy Editors

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 Pregnancy Editors

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

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

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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Is it true that all babies are born with blue eyes?

By Pregnancy Editors

If you're a first time mother, you may not know as much about newborns as more experienced moms do.

5 tips for relieving breast pain during pregnancy

By Sara Elliott

Your body undergoes many changes throughout pregnancy, and one of the more painful side effects is swollen and tender breasts.

3 reasons not to stress about a C-section

By Pregnancy Contributor

I had a planned C-section for medical reasons, but there was nothing “planned” about it. I really sweated the spinal, thought I was having a heart attack during the birth, and packed all wrong. Allow me to share some important facts… I wish someone had shared them with me! Don’t...

Are more babies conceived during a full moon?

By Pregnancy Editors

When you're getting ready for baby and poring through all kinds of medical information, baby books and blog posts, you're bound to come across a few eyebrow-raising theories about pregnancy.

Morning sickness: What to do when it won’t go away

By Lizzie Goodman

The thing that makes morning sickness halfway tolerable during pregnancy is its relatively short timeline. For the 80 percent of expectant moms who suffer through it, there's a light at the end of the tunnel.

5 ways you’re making morning sickness worse

By Sara Elliott

One of the most difficult parts about the first trimester of your pregnancy is dealing with morning sickness.

Why first trimester is crucial for baby’s heart health

By Sara Elliott

A recent study conducted by Dutch researchers and published in the peer-reviewed BMJ found that the first three months of pregnancy is a crucial time for a baby's hearth health later in life.

Bleeding during pregnancy: When to worry and when to relax

By Emme Lukasik

During pregnancy, there’s nothing scarier than spotting a drop of blood down there. Especially during the first trimester, when your hormones are surging and the risk of miscarriage is at its peak, finding blood in your underwear can spell instant panic. While you should always consult your health care provider...

Can sleeping on your back hurt your baby?

By Pregnancy Editors

It's no secret that sleep during pregnancy is a lot different than your normal sleep habits.

There I said it: I don’t want a baby boy

By Emme Lukasik

I grew up in a family of women – even the dog was female. I have never had any idea what to expect from a little boy. So, when my husband and I found out we’d be parents in 2014, I knew exactly what I wanted: A baby girl. When it...

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Can seatbelts hurt my pregnant belly?

By Sunny Gault

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

By Sunny Gault

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

By Sunny Gault

Your Morning Sickness Diet

By Sunny Gault

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?

By Sunny Gault

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

By Sunny Gault

Keeping your spine healthy with prenatal and postpartum yoga

By Sunny Gault

Did you know your spine can move in six different directions? You’re going to need that extra support during pregnancy and postpartum as your body drastically changes. Today, we’re chatting with Kristy Rodriguez from Pure Nurture to give you some tips on yoga and how it can keep your spine...

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