Everyone knows that exercise during pregnancy is a must. When you’re aching and swollen in your third trimester, a little maternity aerobics is good for the soul! However, whether you’re swimming in lakes or just doing a few laps at the pool, it’s important to be aware of some critical safety guidelines. In this post,…
Flu-like body aches in early pregnancy: Is it normal? What causes this symptom? Most importantly, how can you ease some of your discomfort? The pregnancy test is positive and it’s time to celebrate! … Wait, what? Why do you feel like you have the flu? Those first couple months of pregnancy come with some weird…
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…
Blackout curtains are only important if you want your baby to nap. Like, ever. In this post, we’re going over some of the best blackout curtains for a nursery and exploring how to find the perfect pair for your house. We’ll also check out other helpful tools for darkening your baby’s room: blackout curtain rods,…
Preparing for your postpartum recovery is just as important taking a pregnancy class or setting up your baby’s nursery. In this post, guest contributor McKayla Spencer shares her best postpartum recovery tips for that crucial first week. That is, what you need and what to do during your first week postpartum. You get a lot…
Are you decorating a nursery on a budget? You don’t necessarily have to compromise beauty for savings. Check out these 10 budget nursery ideas, written by moms just like you! ~ Do you feel like designing a beautiful nursery on a budget is next to impossible? I totally get it. When I started planning my…
