If you are trying to get pregnant, check out this terrific infographic created by midwife Hannah Bajor C.N.M., M.S.N. The fact is most people break one or more of these commandments making it so much more difficult than it has to be to conceive. Be sure to follow these 10 commandments to the letter to [...]
Should You Be Worried about Toxins in Your Breast Milk?
Breastmilk is best for newborn babies as it provides them with everything they need to grow and be healthy during the first months of their life and beyond. Babies who are breastfed are generally healthier and achieve optimal growth and development compared to those who are fed formula milk. That’s why it’s scary to even [...]
Storing Breast Milk: Facts About Storing and Freezing Breast Milk
Breastmilk is best for your precious newborn baby, there is no question about that. Not all mothers however have the time to breastfeed their children regularly. Many mothers of today are working women who are out of the home the whole day. So what they do is invest in a breast pump so they can [...]
Muffin Top Exercises: How to Get Rid of the Muffin Top Tips for Busy Moms
Does your muffin top make you feel embarrassed to expose your mid section? You know, that fatty flesh that spills over the waistband of our favorite jeans. Not a desirable look by anyone’s standards. Although many people have it, but for me it really started to show after I had my son. Even though I [...]
Healthy Snacks Ideas: How About Some Crispy Kale Chips?
How to Make Kale Chips Kale chips? WTH? You may be thinking it’s strange and gross. Well, let me tell you – they are amazing? Amazing? Kale chips? Just try this recipe and see what you think. Also, let your baby try it (watch the video till the end to see a baby munching on [...]
Miscarriage Symptoms: What Are the Early Signs of Miscarriage?
What is a miscarriage? Miscarriage, also referred to as spontaneous abortion, is defined as loss of pregnancy before 20 weeks of gestation. Approximately one in five pregnancies ends in miscarriage, but the actual number may even be higher than that. The reason is that miscarriage often happens very early in the pregnancy, even before the [...]
Fetal Doppler: Baby Heartbeat Monitor Allows You To Listen To Your Unborn Baby’s Heart!
Baby Heartbeat Monitors for Early Pregnancy There is nothing quite as special as feeling a growing baby inside your womb and sensing the movements of a new life inside you. However, even before you can sense that movement early in the pregnancy , being able to hear the heartbeat and know that everything is fine [...]
Ectopic Pregnancy Symptoms
What is an ectopic pregnancy? In a normal pregnancy, the fertilized egg enters the uterus and implants into the uterine lining where it has plenty of room to divide and grow. An ectopic pregnancy happens when the woman’s egg is fertilized, but implants before it reaches the uterus. The majority of ectopic pregnancies occur in [...]
Hemorrhoids During Pregnancy: How To Avoid This Major Pain in Your Butt!
It may not be something you want to talk about at parties (or anywhere), but constipation and hemorrhoids are certainly a regular part of pregnancy. Here are some ways to make it go away. Okay, it’s bad enough that you’re pooped (as in “tired all the time”) — now you can’t poop (as in “constipated [...]
Pregnancy Weight Gain: How Much Should You Gain, Plus My Secret Recipe To Keep You From Gaining TOO Much!
Pregnancy weight gain – this topic often comes up in the conversations between pregnant women. “How much weight should I gain during my pregnancy?” is a question that is on every pregnant woman’s mind. The answer is: “It depends.” It depends on your pre-pregnancy weight and how appropriate that weight is for your height. A [...]
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