Category: Pregnancy

Fall 2019 Baby-oh-Baby giveaway!

Win A Fall Baby Oh Baby Celebrity Baby Girl Gift Bag by Jewels and Pinstripes! No tricks, just treats here in this year’s Fall Baby Oh Baby Celebrity Baby Girl OR Boy Gift Bag by Jewels and Pinstripes! Your little ones won’t be-leaf the goodies they’ll find in this over...

Your guide to staying healthy while pregnant during flu season

By Sammi DeRosia

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?

By Sammi DeRosia

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...

Most popular baby names by state in 2018 – what’s hot where you are?

By Paul Banas

Some baby names come and go and some just move to another state. When the Social Security Administration publishes their annual list of baby names for the country, they also do a breakout by state. Here are those most popular baby names by state in 2018. Most popular girl’s name...

Is it safe to use a hot tub while pregnant, risk of falling aside?

By Brigham and Women's Hospital

Doctors generally recommend that you avoid using a hot tub while pregnant. During your first trimester, an elevated core body temperature could increase your risk of certain birth defects.

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...

Save time with this combo Kegel workout

By Isa Herrera, MSPT CSCS

Get on track to regaining your pelvic power with this simple combination By Isa Herrera, MSPT, CSCS, founder of www.PelvicPainRelief.com We are so indoctrinated into thinking that there is only one way to reclaim our pelvic power and that’s by doing traditional Kegels in the traditional way and this isn’t...

How to say no and put yourself first

By Isa Herrera, MSPT CSCS

Use these 3 tips to begin to reclaim your “me-time,” especially during your pregnancy By Isa Herrera, MSPT, CSCS, founder of www.PelvicPainRelief.com Rachel always thought that love was pretty clear. You meet a great guy, you get married, you spend the rest of your life happy. She thought it was...

Why is Deep Vein Thrombosis more common during pregnancy?

By Brigham and Women's Hospital

Expert:Sarah Little, MD, Obstetrician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital Deep Vein Thrombosis during pregnancy is a serious medical condition. DVT occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein usually in the pelvis or leg. Several things can increase the risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis, including: pregnancy oral contraceptive use...

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