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Very few of us have a ton of money to spend before the baby’s arrival, and being pregnant means having cute baby items and splurges in your face at every turn. But, having a baby doesn’t have to break the bank. You can be frugal and still fulfill all of your baby’s needs. Here are…
When you are pregnant, you begin navigating through the very profitable baby business. Some items that you encounter are obviously frivolous, but for other purchases, it may not be so obvious. Here are 11 unnecessary baby items that you can remove from your baby registry. 1. Baby Bath Bathing with your baby is great bonding…
No woman wants to think about the possibility of postpartum depression (PPD) when they are pregnant, but it’s important to know the signs and symptoms so that you can recognize them and seek help when you need it. Postpartum depression is normal. Approximately 10 to 15% of women suffer from some type of mood disorder…
You kind of expect a book that is written by a group of OBGYNs to downplay midwifery as an option or even to discourage it. However, the doctors and moms behind this book explain how they were trained by midwives while attending their very first births. They go into detail about their respect for midwives…
It’s important to stay active during your pregnancy whenever possible. Exercise will keep your body fit and keep weight gain within a healthy range. An active pregnancy will prepare your body for the birth of your baby and can even lead to a shorter, easier labor. Choosing a form of exercise during pregnancy is not…
Although it’s important that pregnant women get as many vitamins and minerals as possible through a well-rounded diet, it’s likely that even the healthiest eaters are not getting an optimal amount of vitamins and nutrients from food. But it can be difficult to judge exactly what supplements to take during this time. A lot has…
Nesting is a term used to describe a pregnant woman’s natural instinct to prepare herself and her home for the impending labor and birth of her baby. The term originated from the natural instinct that animals have to prepare a nest for labor, birth, and the raising of young. This same impulse can often be…
My baby boy, my third child, is now two months old. The “golden period” has begun – the time between the harder first months when you’re trying to get breastfeeding established and the later months when the baby learns to walk. This period is a time of happy babydom, when baby is content to be…
Be informed If you wish to avoid unnecessary interventions and risks during your pregnancy and birth, it’s important that you learn to seek out facts and information from a variety of trustworthy sources. These sources may include certain organizations, published studies, and publications. While there are some interventions and procedures that you can research and…
Pregnancy Week 5 By now, you’ve probably missed your period and are wondering why. A pregnancy test should be able to confirm your suspicions. For some women, morning sickness begins this week. Don’t worry, there are plenty of natural remedies for morning sickness that you can try. Read: Natural Morning Sickness Remedies Your Baby’s…