Inside: Labor is the great unknown at the end of pregnancy, and what helps with the unknown? Information and advice from real women who’ve already faced it! When asked what they wish they’d known about labor, here’s what they said. I can still remember today just how uncertain I felt during my first pregnancy. I …
Inside: Looking for baby shower cupcake ideas? With cupcake options for every taste, season and theme, you’re sure to find what the perfect cupcake for the shower you’re planning! I recently attended a 4-year-old’s birthday party, and the parents purchased a gorgeous birthday cake. With a Super Mario theme, there were mushrooms and Princess Peach …
Inside: When you’re having a baby on a tight budget, the planning phase can feel SUPER stressful. But it doesn’t have to be! Use these 25+ realistic tips from a mom who’s been there, and learn how you can afford all those extra baby expenses. There’s an old saying that if you wait until you …
Inside: When you’re planning a long car journey with a baby, you need to put in some prep work ahead of time. Doing these 10 things can make it a smoother, saner and less chaotic long car ride (for baby and you). I clearly remember the last long road trip we took with our baby. …
Inside: Wondering what to pack when you’re traveling with a baby? It can be overwhelming, I know. That’s why I’m giving you a complete list of infant travel essentials We were just going away for a few days – a short car trip for a family event. Sure, my oldest was an infant, only a …
Inside: You’ve entered your third trimester, and you’re getting so close to the big day! Here are 7 natural ways to prepare your body for labor. Do what you can, but rest assured, your body was made to do this. I distinctly remember the days leading up to my first labor and delivery. What stands …
Inside: Wondering how to mentally prepare for labor? Get 5 top tips from a mom who delivered her baby 100% naturally, no pain medication whatsoever. Every pregnant woman can benefit from these tips – whether you want to labor naturally or with medication. You want to prepare mentally for birth because you want to do …
Inside: Is it really possible to lose weight while breastfeeding without affecting your milk supply? All I can tell you is my own story – how I combined Trim Healthy Mama and MommaStrong to lose forty pounds over the course of a year after giving birth. And I did it while successfully breastfeeding, too. I’ve …
Inside: 20+ of the best gifts for nursing moms! This is the ultimate guide to practical (and thoughtful) gifts for breastfeeding moms. Breastfeeding is a special, but sometimes tough, time in a mom’s life. For some moms, it can be even harder than pregnancy. The stress of not knowing whether or not your baby is …
Inside: Breastfeeding is hard work and can leave you feeling ravenous what feels like all the time. Stock up on these easy, healthy breastfeeding snacks to fight hunger ’round the clock. This is the most awesome-est list of quick healthy breastfeeding snacks for breastfeeding moms on the web. Forreal. I’m going to show you the …
Inside: According to a mom of 5, these 40+ baby essentials for the first 3 months will make your life SO much easier those first few months with your newborn. Could you live without them if you had to? Sure. But trust me when I say: you really don’t want to. Every baby registry checklist …