Two pink lines appeared on a pregnancy test after exactly three minutes of waiting—changing my life forever. It was two days before I was supposed to start my period, and…
Two pink lines appeared on a pregnancy test after exactly three minutes of waiting—changing my life forever. It was two days before I was supposed to start my period, and…
It’s so captivating to capture moments with your baby, both candid and aware, as those experiences are priceless. However, there are occasions where parents need their babies to pose for…
Ok gift givers, you have 48 hours (give or take) to show up on Christmas with a gift for your brother/sister/daughter/son/friends/etc. who are new parents. Here are 5 cannot-fail, last-minute…
Dressing is an essential need of your newborn, and as a parent, you always want to get it right in this aspect. One of the foremost thoughts that comes to…
Toddlers crave attention and connection from us. Getting down on the floor and engaging in structured, functional play is one of the best ways to bond with them while promoting their language skills. The best language development toys encourage open-ended play through pretend and imagination. We want to give our kids the most opportunities to […]
New baby essentials, like onesies and hats, are almost always at the top of a parent’s wishlist when they find out they’re expecting. But experts are now advising against adding one popular item to shopping carts and registries: weighted sleep gear. These products have been gaining momentum thanks to the success of their grown-up counterparts. […]
When I joined Expectful in early 2020 I had dreams of expanding access to holistic care for moms and moms-to-be—access that goes beyond the app experience and shows up right…
I never thought I’d be a mom of three. Especially given how long it took us to feel ready to handle one baby, let alone be ready for another baby. …
There is so much pressure on being a parent and so many things parents rarely do but should. Our kids don’t come with instruction manuals, nor does a “natural” instinct always kick in when raising them. So, we search for parenting strategies and lists of “what to do” and “what not to do” in hopes […]
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When my daughter was born, I was set on having her sleeping in her crib. Over time, though, I realized we all slept better when she was close. Contact napping turned into co-sleeping at some point, and co-sleeping turned into something that brought about all sorts of mixed emotions. But there are some thoughts co-sleeping […]
Many families choose to breastfeed their newborns based on the idea that their milk is full of everything their baby needs to flourish in those early months of life. However, new research says breast milk from American mothers may contain toxic chemicals, raising alarms over what this could mean for long-term health and wellness. The […]
In those early, bleary days after having a baby, differentiating between pure exhaustion and something more serious isn’t always easy. But since it’s estimated that up to 75% of women…
If you notice spotting or light bleeding before you’ve even taken a pregnancy test, it can be confusing: Could this be implantation bleeding or just the sign of an impending…
Your doctor may suggest a labor induction for many reasons. Whether you are overdue or you have pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia or placental problems, there comes a point where your baby may be safer on the outside than staying in. However, sometimes your baby doesn’t know that and needs a nudge to come out, […]
Having a baby means making countless decisions for your growing family daily and for many years. While people will have all sorts of opinions surrounding these decisions, only you know what’s best. When you welcome your new baby into your arms, it’s your job to call the shots on what works best for you and […]
Children in their formative years doubtlessly need to have loads of fun and excitement, and one crucial way to achieve that is by allowing them watch movies. However, parents are…
Bonjour, mama! Raise your hand if you’re ready to binge-watch season two of Emily in Paris. The Netflix original rom-com series quickly became one of the most talked about TV…
Choosing a special and unique name for their baby is important to many parents, and some may lean toward old-fashioned names. Whether it’s something unique or less prevalent than it used to be, your little one deserves their identity — including their name. So why not look at old-fashioned boy names or old-fashioned girl names? […]
During pregnancy, we wait nine long months (some more, some less) to meet our precious babies. Then, once our babies enter the world, our world is truly never the same. Everything is about the baby. And everyone begins asking about the baby. Yes, the baby is extremely important, but what about the mom? Our guest […]