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How to Share Baby Registry Announcement Without a Baby Shower
If you are expecting a new arrival to your family, creating a baby registry can be a great way to ensure you have many of the things you need when your baby arrives. However, there may be many reasons why…
Best Tips for How & When to Start Kick Counting
Congratulations mama-to-be! Pregnancy is often exciting but also frequently nerve wracking. One thing you can do to help put your mind at ease is monitoring your baby’s movements through kick counting. It may seem daunting, but trust me it’s easier…
13 Best Interview Questions to Ask a Doula
Hiring a doula can be a wonderful way to ensuring you have the support and guidance you need to prepare for your labor and birth. They can be amazing advocates during your labor to help you achieve a positive birth…
Best Second Baby Registry Tips
As you prepare for the arrival of your second bundle of joy, you may find yourself wondering what you need to add to your baby registry this time around. Don’t worry I’ve got you covered! Whether you’re a seasoned pro…
Benefits of Walking During Pregnancy
Your pregnancy will be a time of tremendous physical and emotional changes. A recent study done by Duke University researcher Herman Pontzer found that “pregnancy is the longest duration, highest-energy-expenditure thing that humans can do.” The study compared pregnancy to…
Mindfulness for Moms: 8 Tips to Find Peace and Enjoy the Moment in Motherhood
On a regular basis as a mother I hear people tell me to “enjoy it while you can, they grow up too fast.” Believe me I get it. I look at pictures of my kids almost every night when they…
Best First Trimester Checklist for New Moms
Congratulations mama! You just found out you are pregnant and now all the excitement and overwhelming feelings are probably hitting you. You might be thinking what have I done? Don’t worry, that’s normal. Just know you are not alone. As…
Why Every Dad Needs a Diaper Party
New moms are always getting all the attention and being showered with gifts at their baby showers, but what about you dad? If you are feeling a little left out don’t you worry, because the new thing for dads-to-be is…
18 Must Have Things to Bring a New Mom
What does a new mom need? She needs to feel loved and supported! So what to bring a new mom when you go visit? First of all you should always bring something even if it’s small. I remember a woman…
Why You Definitely Need Prenatal Vitamins Postpartum
As a nurse and a mom that has been through postpartum more than once I can speak to the truth of the fact that, you definitely need prenatal vitamins postpartum. You’ve probably heard doctors, nurses, or your friends talk about…
How to Identify Newborn Sleep Cues Vs Hunger Cues
You are not a bad mom if you can’t differentiate newborn sleep cues vs hunger cues. This is a learned skill, and guess what no one ever taught you. Intuition can help but honestly learning newborn development and behavior will…