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: You want to be the best birth partner you can be during labor and delivery, but wondering exactly HOW to do that. These tips for dad during natural labor are the most important things you need to know (the cliff notes version) to feel prepared for helping your wife through a natural birth. I’m …
Inside: If you want a natural, unmedicated birth, a birthing center can be a great choice. However, you should consider both the pros and cons of birthing centers to consider before making a decision. Here is everything I considered about birthing centers before finally deciding on a hospital birth. Home, hospital or birthing center… which …
Inside: Are you planning a natural birth in a hospital, but you’re secretly wondering if it’s even possible? I’m here to tell you that YES, it is possible because I’ve done it. Here’s everything I did to prepare, both mentally and physically, along with my own natural, hospital birth story. Natural birth in a hospital …
Inside: You have so many burning questions about breastfeeding that you’re too embarrassed to ask. So I decided to answer over 30 frequently asked questions about breastfeeding – just like we’re two moms chatting over coffee. Included are several breastfeeding resources every breastfeeding mom should know about. You have questions about breastfeeding? I’ve got answers, …
Inside: You found out you’re pregnant! Now you’re wondering how to announce the pregnancy to your husband. Instead of just calmly stating the happy news to your hubby, try one of these surprise pregnancy announcement to husband ideas for a reaction you’ll cherish for years to come. Bonus points if you get it on camera. …
Inside: Wondering what to pack in your hospital bag for a natural birth? These 24 items were must-haves for me when I was packing for a natural birth in a hospital (I did it! – it IS possible to have an unmedicated hospital birth). The nesting instinct has hit you full force and you’re ready …
Inside: In search of painless, normal delivery tips? Here are the top 5 things I did to achieve an unmedicated, relatively pain-free birth. I actually look forward to my next labor and delivery (yes, I said, look forward to!). Pain is a funny thing. No one really knows why some women can labor and deliver …
Inside: You just found out you’re pregnant…but your friend is infertile or has recently miscarried. How can you possibly tell her? You need this advice in order to navigate the delicate process of making a respectful and sensitive pregnancy announcement. “I just found out that I’m pregnant. How do I tell my friends that have …