If this is your first time having a baby, you may not be able to concentrate on anything but your baby coming very soon. You talk about it daily with your friends and family, monitor your favorite pregnancy board and look at Pinterest for cute outfits and décor. We have a few things you should […]
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There are so many questions that that many pregnant women and new mothers have about breastfeeding. We wanted to answer some common questions for you to clear up some of the basics! Q. When is the first time you should breastfeed your baby? A. The first time that you should breastfeed is as soon after
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At this point in your pregnancy you may just have one goal in mind, getting your baby into this world. What about after your baby is here? Do you ever think about what to expect in the first hours or the first few days after having your little bundle of joy? It is important to
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Since we are entering into cold and flu season, there is no doubt in our minds that some of our readers will probably get a cold or sick while they are pregnant this winter. Having a cold is never fun, being pregnant AND having a cold – well that is like a trip to the
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The moment you find out you are pregnant changes your life in ways you never expected. You may think about your old ways of life and wonder if you can still participate in some, if not all of your favorite activities. If you are a person who enjoys working out at the gym before work
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Once you discover you will be a mom in nine months, your life instantly changes. You go from carefree to mommy mode. All any mom-to-be wants is a healthy baby. With that said, what you take in yourself can have an effect on the little one in your belly. With just a few simple switches,
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Relaxation is actually something that many people must learn. There are several ways to learn how to relax: meditation, guided imagery, even dance and moment classes can all teach relaxation. Relaxation is about learning how to control your mind and body. Some relaxations exercises involve tensing and relaxing of each muscle group in a coordinated
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Don’t sweat your diet too much. Remember the basics like avoiding caffeine, alcohol, and smoking. Don’t worry about trying to eat perfectly, just try to eat clean (non-processed foods). Simply, try to have a variety of different types of whole foods: vegetables, fruits, and fats. Here are a few good ones to add to your
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8 cups coconut water A whole cup of freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice Salt to taste, add as much salt as tastes good to you. Sweetner, add some form of sweetner (which ever you like) raw honey, agave, maple syrup. a few drops of liquid trace minerals drops (can be found on amazon). You
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If you read our recent blog post about the pros and cons of disposable diapers, you are probably interested in learning about your other option: Cloth diapers. While some moms feel very strongly about one particular options, others may be unsure which choice is best for them. Read on for assistance making an educated diaper-decision.
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