Here are all the awesome tips and tricks for enjoying pregnancy – the most wonderful time of your life, mama!
Unusual Early Pregnancy Symptoms: A Checklist Many pregnant women claim to have known they were with child way before a pregnancy test confirmed it. On the other hand, there are those who completely missed the early signs of pregnancy. The fact of the matter is, the first signs of pregnancy aren’t as obvious as most […]
Have you started to hear an odd humming noise since you became pregnant? Something like the sound that used to come out of those old CRT TV sets that you could hear when the volume was muted? Well, that annoying buzzing noise is a symptom of tinnitus and suffering from a tinnitus pregnancy is no […]
When we talk about tummy trouble during pregnancy most of us think about morning sickness, as it’s one of the most common symptoms of pregnancy. But frequent bowel movements during pregnancy – third trimester in particular – are common, too. There are many reasons why you might be experiencing diarrhea or more frequent trips to […]
People often ask me how I came to be a midwife, how one gets certified doula training, and if there is some kind of school for it. So, I figured it was time to finally provide everyone with an answer I could just point them toward instead of having to explain it every time – […]
If you’re looking for the best pregnancy workouts to relieve your pain, boost your mood and make nearing your due date more bearable, hopefully I have something for you! No matter if you’re in the first trimester, second or third, your body and mind are undergoing serious changes that can influence how you function on […]
When it comes to pregnancy announcements, everybody wants to do something fun and cute that’s never been done before. That immediately yields tons of pressure for all expectant moms out there. From the moment you take that pregnancy test and see the positive result, all you want to do is shout it from the rooftops, […]
As if it isn’t enough that you’re overwhelmed by the reality of being pregnant – that your whole world is going to be forever changed from here on out – you now seem to have come down with a mean ol’ tummy bug! Or at least, you think so. Especially if you’re expecting your first […]
One day into the sixth week of your pregnancy and you’ve already had hollandaise sauce, fried pickles, a bag of chips, pumpkin muffins, four helpings of pesto, and ice cream. You are currently dealing with constant-hunger-in-early-pregnancy blues if after all that binge eating your belly still feels like a bottomless pit. Constant hunger in pregnancy […]
Already at the beginning of pregnancy, a woman’s body needs more vitamins, minerals, and trace elements than usual. For example, way more folic acid, iron, and omega 3 fatty acids are needed, compared to what a non-pregnant woman needs. After all, not only does mom-to-be need to be supplied with the essential vitamins and minerals, […]
Kankles. The mere mention of the word and an instant image flashes of a highly pregnant woman with inflated feet ready to bust out of her open toe sandals at any second. But there are a couple other maternity discomforts way up there on the rankings (apart from the all-too-common morning sickness!) For instance, let’s […]
Looking for a fun game for your baby shower? Baby showers are fun and cozy occasions where loved ones meet to show all their love and support for a mother-to-be. As a mother, you’ll need all the support you can receive from your family and friends, and this is just the right occasion for it. […]
The experience of pregnancy is ripe with all sorts of sensations and events that we haven’t previously experienced. If this is a first pregnancy for you, you might have several questions about the changes that your body, mind, and even emotions are going to go through as you travel the exciting journey toward motherhood – […]
