August 29, 2019

My Birth Story

The hardest part about being pregnant is not knowing when your little human is going to arrive. Will it be on their due date, in the middle of the night or on a beautiful sunny day? Will it be like in the movies where your water breaks in the grocery store and you deliver in the car while you are stuck in traffic on the highway? Our due date was Sunday, January 20, 2019. The […]
June 27, 2019

Pelvic Floor Exercises for Pregnancy

Exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor, ease labor, soothe sore muscles & help with postpartum recovery.
March 17, 2019

12 Tips for The Most Common Baby Problems

In this blog, I collaborate with my guest blogger and baby expert, Annie O to share tips for making life with a baby, easier and way more fun. From how to make your own diaper cream (that actually works) to treating gas/discomfort, we hope you find these tips to be helpful for you and baby.
February 18, 2019

10 Pregnancy Must Haves

Pregnancy is a special time and it's important that you feel good inside and out. Make sure to stock up on these 10 pregnancy essentials.
January 17, 2019

Breastfeeding Cheat Sheet

Breastfeeding has been the way to nurture babies since the dawn of human history. In fact, your body will start making colostrum during the second trimester of pregnancy. Upon delivery of the placenta, progesterone is released and prolactin is stimulated to produce milk, a process known as lactogenesis. In some cases of C-sections or when placenta fragments remain in the uterus, lactogenesis can be delayed, causing issues with milk production and breastfeeding. Uncomplicated deliveries usually […]
August 26, 2018

5 Simple Tips for Your Best Pregnancy

Hydrate Water is essential for delivering essential nutrients to your baby needed for healthy growth and development.  It’s especially important to stay hydrated during pregnancy to prevent headaches, cramping, dizziness, UTIs, constipation, hemorrhoids and other pregnancy symptoms. Dehydration during the third trimester can actually lead to pre-term labor. Aim to drink at least half your body weight in ounces of water every day.  It may help to drink about 6 ounces of water every hour […]
August 25, 2018

Mindful Eating During Pregnancy

Mindful Eater In Utero Did you know that human’s development majority of their taste buds in utero? By week 20, your baby has already developed its taste buds and is learning to prefer the foods you eat. You can actually shape a baby’s palate by eating a variety of healthy foods. Bring on the broccoli! In the third trimester they have more taste buds than they will in their entire lifetime. This is why it’s […]
 

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