Tag: husband

3 non-negotiables for romance (even with a baby)

By Kristy Rodriguez

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When parents truly love each other, it’s the best gift a child can receive. Having a baby is the most joyous and challenging time. Everything changes from your schedules to how you view the world. It’s a big adjustment. With a newborn, SLEEP becomes a priority. Nights are full of...

How to protect your relationship from pregnancy mood swings

By Pregnancy Contributor

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Your husband or your hormones? Back in the day, you were able to tolerate coming home to dirty dishes piled sky-high in the sink, even though your husband swore he would do them. You could overlook how he forgot to pick up the dry cleaning – for the umpteenth time...

5 ways moms can nurture their romantic relationships

By Kristy Rodriguez

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Raising young children will undoubtedly be one of the hardest things you and your partner will ever do. You’re both a little clueless. You’re both trying to balance old lives with new ones. You’re both a little scared and a little irritable and a lot tired. Welcome to parenthood. Of...

Surviving the Summer Heat While Pregnant
The temperatures outside are rising- right along with your growing belly. And keeping your body cool is essential for both you and your baby. How does a pregnant woman's body temperature impact her pregnancy? What do you need to know about the sun, perspiration and exposure to air conditioning? Plus, our facebook fans share what…
Putting VBAC Risks Into Perspective
Your first baby was born via c-section and with this time you're hoping to have a vaginal birth, or VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean). You may have heard about some of the risks, but what does it all actually mean? Are VBACs riskier than having a repeat c-section? What factors should you consider before making…
Creating Your Postpartum Plan
In addition to caring for an amazing newborn baby, your postpartum period will almost certainly bring more stress and challenges than you anticipated. Preparing a postpartum plan can help make this transition into parenthood a bit smoother. So, what should you consider when creating your postpartum plan? When should you create it, and who should…
Making Sex Comfortable During Pregnancy
Sex during pregnancy is different for every woman. You may have a huge sex drive... or the thought of your partner giving you the entire bed while he sleeps on the couch may sound more appealing. If you do want to have sex, you may be concerned about your overall comfort. Is sex during pregnancy…