Pregnancies can be a happy time, but there are necessary precautions to take care of for the health of the mother and the child. Food plays a very important role in the development of a fetus. It is important to understand the different kinds of food that should be...
Pregnant during the winter time? While you may be able to dodge the heat, you certainly can’t hide from the cold. Don’t let the winter blues bring you down - you certainly have something to be happy and excited about growing inside of you. Don’t just trudge through...
Pregnancy is a time for a ton of change. From your body and mind to priorities and relationships, you will realize the immense changes that occur for a pregnant woman. You'll want to do everything you can to maintain normalcy and make sure you look and feel good...
During pregnancy, women’s bodies change rapidly. As the fetus grows, the body adjusts to carry to extra weight. To get support and relief from pain in the spine, women often seek help from chiropractors. But, how exactly can chiropractors help a woman during...
Are you trying to get pregnant and can’t wait to find out if your latest attempt worked? Or perhaps you weren’t being very careful and would like an early clue whether you’re pregnant or not. Either way, you don’t need to wait until you’re late on your period to...
I'm sure you're anxious to determine if you've conceived this month. If you're too impatient to wait those torturous days until you can take a pregnancy test, there are some ways that you can detect pregnancy symptoms very early. I’ve had a few different experiences...
Whether you have been anticipating this moment for months or years or even if this is a total surprise, you have probably already felt that initial shock. It may have already subsided by now or it could take a few days. However, once you start learning about what is...
As you're nearing the end of your pregnancy, you're probably getting anxious about all that still needs to be done. With preparation for childbirth, a newborn, and motherhood, there seems to be so much ahead of you. It was a bit overwhelming for me the first time so I...
If you're reading this now, you're probably well into your third trimester of pregnancy. The day that you have been anxiously anticipating may be just a few days or weeks away! The next and last step of this whole process is childbirth. Becoming aware of the signs...
If you're reading this now, it's probably crunch time! You're getting to that point in pregnancy where you're thinking, sh*t's getting real. It definitely is! You're about to have that little baby in your arms so soon and I'm sure there are still a million...
Congratulations!! You've just entered into THE MOST EXCITING time of your life! Pregnancy and motherhood has been the ultimate life changer for me and I'm so happy that you'll be sharing in all the joys and love that being a mom brings. I'm going to assume that you...
Are you pregnant at 5 weeks with no symptoms and wondering if everything is progressing correctly with your baby? Rest assured, it is normal to feel good during those first couple weeks after you get a positive pregnancy test, despite what you may have heard. If...
Missing your period is one of the easiest signs of pregnancy, but getting that positive on a pregnancy test is the only way to know for sure. You can get an accurate reading on some pregnancy tests as early as 6 days before your intended period and a faint line may...
It is estimated that almost 70% of women experience back pain during pregnancy. Pregnancy back pain typically affects the lower back as the weight of the baby puts tremendous strain on these muscles. Doctors prefer not to recommend pain medication during pregnancy as...
If you're reading this now, you're probably well into your 3rd trimester of pregnancy. So congrats on making it this far! You're so close to meeting your precious little one and they will be here before you know it. At this point, labor is imminent. This is probably...
Congrats on making it to your third trimester! That precious baby will be in your arms before you know it. At this point, you're getting really close and probably a little anxious about what's to come. It's ok to feel many emotions as you prepare for the arrival of...
Welcome to the first trimester! As you can see, your body is going to be in overdrive by making a human! Sounds a little nuts when you say it out loud, right? But it’s amazing what a woman’s body can do. First trimester pregnancy symptoms can be tough to deal with,...
A woman’s body will undergo tremendous changes during pregnancy. This is due to the influx and change in hormones through the process, as well as your body supplying life to the growing baby inside you. Most Common Body Changes During Pregnancy As pregnancy...
During the first trimester of pregnancy, the most common symptom for the vast majority of women is morning sickness or nausea. For some of us with greater intensity and others a little less, but in general, we all go through the same ailments. In this post, I will...
As a new mom, labor can seem downright scary. You may have already heard some of the horror stories from seasoned moms... tales of large, “sunny-side up” babies becoming stuck in the birth canal and endless hours of painful labor that inevitably led to a c-section. As...
So I'm one of those women who actually doesn't mind being pregnant, in fact, I actually like being pregnant! Until the last month that is. The first 8 months are usually smooth sailing for me. Sure, I'm more tired in the beginning (luckily no nausea), but just...
You’re going to get to know your OB/GYN or midwife very well over the next 35 weeks or so. You’ll have many appointments for the progression of your pregnancy. These prenatal appointments are on a set schedule, however, if you ever have any worries or concerns,...
Written by Guest Contributor: Sarah Moore Inducing labor naturally sounds wonderful, but what in the world does it mean? It sounds to me a whole lot like “wait around and be patient.” Not easy when you’re already bigger than your house and your neighbor’s house...
Written by Guest Contributor: Marielle Melling I was very pregnant with my fourth child and thought I had this pregnancy thing down pat. I was so excited to give birth and welcome a new baby into our family. Even so, when a dear friend invited me to participate in a...
Written by guest contributor, Maria Yakimchuk: If you are a C-Section mama pregnant with another baby, you’re probably tossing around the options of having an RCS (Repeat C-Section) or VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean). They both come with their own risks and...
Late in pregnancy, you'll probably notice an urge to clean and organize your home. You'll wake up and the first thing you think about is cleaning out your closet, scrubbing the bathroom until it shines, painting the nursery, and putting together the crib- all in one...
As a pregnant woman, one of your biggest worries is probably that something could be wrong with your baby. We all pray for a healthy baby and most babies are born perfectly fine. However, there are some rare occurrences that a baby may experience problems in their...
Very soon after we got married, my husband and I hoped to start a family. Not just 1 or 2 kids, but the plan was 4! We could barely wait until after the honeymoon to begin trying for a baby. After our first month of trying, we found out that we were pregnant. We were...
Regardless of how it may seem to others, pregnancy isn’t just nine months of waiting. While your little angel is growing inside, you have to start making preparations on the outside. What you do now will have a large influence on how your baby is brought into the...
From the moment you get that positive sign on a pregnancy test, you're mind and emotions start running like crazy. Unless you're actually in the doctor's office, it's hard to tell what's going on inside your belly. This can lead to overwhelming anxiety & worries....
While my husband and I were just dating and as newlyweds, we were always big travelers. We even vowed that we wouldn't give up traveling after the kids came along (but that was definitely easier said than done). Since we weren't going to be traveling nearly as much...
I had the great joy of having back-to-back summer pregnancies. For my first baby, I was due August 1st and the second one was October 20th. Therefore, most of the later part of both pregnancies were during the hottest time of the year. I quickly learned how to survive...
The fact that pregnancy and childbirth is almost completely a woman's responsibility doesn't seem fair to us at times. We have to go through all the hormonal changes, weight gain, emotional periods, pain, soreness, and anxiety for 9 long months, but then it doesn't...