The butterflies and excitement or nervousness we feel when we see that positive test! It can feel amazing, but what isn’t amazing is the turmoil and discomfort the first trimester can bring for some pregnancies. Not all, but some women can experience severe symptoms and hopefully these First Trimester Essentials for Pregnancy will help an […]
Post Partum Essentials All New Moms Need
Becoming a new mom is like becoming a whole new person. Everyone prepares you for what baby will need once they’re born. No one really talks about what mom will need after being born too though. Between the bleeding, possible tears, lack of sleep, and everything in between, these are post partum essentials all new […]
How To Naturally Induce Your Labor
The last few weeks of pregnancy are always the hardest. I’m sure every mom can relate when I say that those last few weeks are when we pray for a healthy labor but also want that baby out like yesterday. Although babies will come when they’re ready, sometimes there are things that can help them […]
Top 5 C-Section Recovery Must Haves
Becoming a new mother is one of the most difficult things a woman can go through. Becoming a new mother while trying to recover from major abdominal surgery is a whole different thing. Whether it be your first-time giving birth or your 5th, recovering from a c section birth is always going to be a […]
3 Reasons A VBAC Is Better Than A C Section
In the US alone, 1 in 3 births end up in c sections. A 2017 study concluded that up to 26% of healthy women with low risk pregnancies, full term and headfirst positioned babies, end up with c-sections. With these statistics, it’s not hard to believe that maybe it’s just to make it easier for […]
Pregnancy Symptoms Before You Actually Get A Positive Test
How can you tell if you’re pregnant before you see those 2 pink lines? The two week wait can be a long and hard wait for many women. Waiting to see if you fell pregnant the last cycle. Between physically preparing yourself for pregnancy, and mentally preparing yourself for a baby, the waiting game can […]
5 Tips On How To Prepare Your Body For Pregnancy
Like a well maintained car, we want to make sure our bodies are prepped and ready to go for the road trip ahead. Pregnancy is such an amazing time in a woman’s life. As wonderful as it is though, it’s definitely a strain on the body. Our bodies are doing tremendous work in order to […]
How To Mentally Prepare For A Baby
Okay so we all know the common sense answer to this. Get a crib, buy some bottles, save up some money for maternity leave. All of that is physical though. What about the mental prep or the emotional prep of having a baby? Bringing life into this world and having the privilege and responsibility to […]
Top 5 Must Have Items For A Second Baby
When planning for baby #2, we thought we had it all already. WRONG! Though we had a lot, there were still things we needed. Many articles will tell you that you need the basics (diapers, double strollers, etc.) for a second baby, which is great but also common sense. I’m going to share with you […]
Baby Registry Items ALL First Time Moms Should Get
Becoming a first time mom can be overwhelming. It seems like everyday they’re coming out with a new must have baby item. It’s hard to keep up! Well I’m going to let you in on a little secret… babies don’t need much. They need a lot of love and attention to thrive of course but […]