Pumping breast milk is not going to be easy for the first few months but it’s definitely going to be rewarding. The experience varies from person to person. In my case, using a breast pump was a nightmare when I had my first baby. Fortunately enough, I became more patient, learned from my mistakes, and…
Breastfeeding is a beautiful bonding time between you and your baby…unless you hate it. Can I be brutally honest? At first, I hated breastfeeding. Hated it. It hurt, it was boring, and it kept me from the actual activity I desperately wanted to participate in: sleep. Breastfeeding is hard. You have so much to learn…
If you’re trying to get pregnant, what you eat can make a real difference. Nutrition is a big piece of the fertility puzzle for both women and men. Whole grains, fruits, veggies, fish, and plant proteins are all great for boosting fertility and getting your body ready for pregnancy. When you’re planning a fertility-friendly diet,…
In case you’ve never visited this blog before, I’m sort of obsessed with finding new and unique baby names. Celtic baby names are my absolute favorite. Especially unique Irish girl names. Not only do they possess a lyrical nuance, but most contain a personal meaning. And what mother doesn’t want her baby’s name to have…
Summer’s all about sunshine and getting outside, but for parents with babies, it’s not quite as simple as throwing on some sandals and heading out the door. Babies just don’t handle heat like adults do. They’re more likely to get overheated or sunburned, so you’ve got to be extra careful if you’re planning any outdoor…
Unmedicated childbirth offers tons of benefits for you and your baby. But how painful is natural birth, really? Can you actually cope with it? Written by a mom of two, this article shares a little of what to expect from an unmedicated birth, plus effective pain-coping strategies to minimize discomfort. If you’re reading this, you’re…