Obviously buying a baby container or a baby car seat is a very serious purchase, you need to inform yourself before buying the car seat and understand what the key…
Sometimes, it isn’t just adults that experience trouble getting enough sleep. Stress, anxiety, pressure, and work can all make a person’s problems with sleeplessness worsen enough to require the use…
If you have a baby in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), sometimes termed a ‘NICU baby’, you may feel completely overwhelmed. It’s important to know that you’re not alone….
Morgan and Bode Miller welcomed their newborn baby girl on Nov. 26, but they’re still having a hard time coming up with the perfect name. While seven weeks may seem…
Obesity is the main problem during pregnancy and may lead to diabetes in pregnant women. As per the latest survey carried out by the various research teams, there are no…
Getting enough choline while pregnant is important for you and your baby—and now we know that it can benefit your child in the long term, too. A new study finds…
As you go through pregnancy and the postpartum phase, one word that accurately describes the changes to your body is miraculous. Truly, it’s nothing short of incredible to grow and…
The funny thing about baby names is, you never know when inspiration might strike, which is what makes the baby naming process so special and sometimes, even a little unexpected….
The stillness of nightfall often ushers in a dance that only mothers know. It’s a dance orchestrated with soothing whispers, tranquil lullabies, and the enchanting rhythm of a heartbeat. Yet, this magical dance, soothing your little one into a realm of peaceful dreams during a bedtime routine, can feel like a never-ending marathon when your […]
Pregnant women know the list: No unpasteurized cheese or alcohol. Many moms-to-be switch to decaf or at least cut down on caffeine. We are told to be careful with fish and deli meats and wash our fruits and veggies well. But what about the chemicals in our beauty products? Are these products that we’ve always […]
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I am the oldest of four siblings, and my mother always said she wished she could have thrown me away and let me return to another position in the family. I never entirely understood that, but it now seems clear as my children have grown. My oldest son is 15, and I look at him, […]
For starters, might we remind you that your body hosted an entire additional human for a very long time? So give yourself a break. Dermatologist Sam Hanna, medical director at…
There is no doubt that pregnancy exercise is both excellent and necessary for you to do now that you’re looking out for two (unless your doctor has told you otherwise!)….
When you find out you are pregnant, you circle your due date on your calendar and commit it to memory. When you have been counting down the days until your due date for nine months only to go past it, frustration and anxiety may set in when you have an overdue baby. You may feel […]
Are you currently pregnant and discouraged about getting back into shape after having your baby? Or maybe you’re a new Mom who is exhausted and getting to the gym is…
Transport yourself to the beautiful tropical islands of Hawaii and immerse yourself in the state’s rich culture. The Hawaiian people have deep traditions and love to share their culture with the rest of the world. This is why Hawaiian names are unique choices that shouldn’t be overlooked for your new little one. We have several […]
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When you have a child, you realize that you’ll be preparing three meals a day, seven days a week, for the next 18 years for each of your kids. That can be a bit overwhelming to think about for any parent. Thankfully, our guest today, Chef Catherine McCord, knows this all too well as a […]
Maternity fashion has certainly changed over the years. Have you ever seen a picture of your mom pregnant in the 1980s or 1990s? She probably lived in shapeless sacks or invested in two or three expensive maternity tops from the only town store selling clothes for pregnant women. Whatever they had on the rack, she […]