Inside: Are you six weeks into your pregnancy and all you can think is, “I don’t want to do anything?” You’re not alone! No motivation is an extremely challenging first trimester symptom that doesn’t get enough attention. Try these tips to help you power through – because unfortunately, you still have to get crap done, …
Inside: If you think you have postpartum depression, you’re probably wondering just like I did, “What does postpartum depression feel like”? Here’s what it feels like now, and what it felt like at its worst point, from a mom with postpartum depression who is still experiencing residual symptoms. You never think you’ll be the one …
Inside: Wondering how to manage pain during labor? Because you truly cannot predict how you will respond to pain during labor, nor the intensity of the pain, the best way to prepare is to learn about the four most commonly used options today. The wonderful thing about the world around us today is that you …
Inside: Learn how to store frozen breast milk – get all the basics and helpful tips for pumping breast milk, freezing it to maximize storage space, thawing frozen breast milk and how to warm breast milk once it’s thawed. So you’ve figured out breastfeeding – you’re basically a rockstar. You can do hard things, mama! …
Inside: I tried Babywise parenting with my first child – schedule feeding, and especially Cry It Out (CIO). When my baby was five-months-old, I finally quit Cry-It-Out, and I’m so glad I did! I like steps. I love plans. And I really love control. And sleep, did I mention sleep? So when someone close to …
Inside: Your first few weeks with a newborn are magical and intense and exhausting all at the same time. Learn what you and your baby need most, plus 8 essential tips for surviving those first few weeks after birth. A few months ago I experienced what I hope will be my last first few weeks …
Inside: 30 things to do before baby is born. Start crossing these off your list once you hit your third trimester, so you can actually take it easy during those final weeks leading up to labor and delivery. Don’t forget to grab your free third trimester checklist at the end! The third trimester is so …
Inside: When you’re pregnant, you’re mostly focused on growing a healthy baby and how the heck you’re going to get that baby out. But for most moms, breastfeeding is the next big thing, and there are several things to know about breastfeeding before you start. During all nine months of pregnancy, breastfeeding is the last …
Inside: Surviving the first trimester can be tough, but you WILL feel better! In the meantime, use these ten tips to get through it – from a mom who’s been through the first trimester six times. Besides those last couple weeks when you feel like you’re carrying a baby hippo and would giving anything just …
Inside: Want to know how to prepare for a successful VBAC from a mom who’s been there? Get realistic tips from a mom who’s had four. When I found out I was pregnant for the third time (my second pregnancy ended in a missed miscarriage), I knew right away that I wanted to attempt a …