...because for moms, labor doesn't end in the delivery room
There are so many ways to bond with baby before they are even born. Pregnancy is more than the sum of all of your symptoms. It’s more than science, more than statistics, more than the idea of adding another member to your family. Pregnancy is the beginning of a connection that will last for the rest of your life. Believe…
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Every pregnant woman loves a good reason to celebrate the progress of their pregnancy. Well, not to worry, there are plenty of pregnancy milestones to honor in every trimester of pregnancy. Although it may seem like all 40 weeks are lumped together in one big blend of nausea and back ache sometimes, pregnancy is actually brimming with reasons to rejoice….
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When I miscarried my son in early pregnancy last year, I had no idea how much it would affect my future pregnancies. After I miscarried for the first time (and even the second time), I knew that I would be pregnant again. I knew that this wasn’t the end of our journey to grow our family. I had every intention…
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Congratulations! You’ve made it to your second trimester. Now that you’re through the first trimester full of new symptoms and a mix of emotions, you can starting checking off items on your second trimester to-do list. The second trimester is often referred to as the “honeymoon phase” of pregnancy because…well, it’s the best. Most likely this is the trimester when…
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Being half way through pregnancy for the second time as I write this, I have developed a deep appreciation for the father figure that my children have even before they are born. I’m lucky in that my husband has all of the qualities of a good father and he doesn’t wait until the baby is born to show me those…
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As the mystery as to what is inside my belly continues, I have more baby names on the list! I’ve been obsessing over names for the past few weeks and these uncommon girl names are just all so good! How’s a mother to choose? Naming a baby is hard work. Thank goodness names have meanings, though, because I think that…
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Alright Mama, you know that I’m all about you and what you need, but this week’s post is all about Dad. I’m going to guess that your hubby desperately needs a “Dad’s guide to labor and delivery” because when their wives are pregnant (or worse, IN LABOR!) men get nervous, overwhelmed, and can freeze under pressure. Why? Because they are…
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You guys, I love unisex baby names. Every time I run into a little boy or girl with a gender neutral baby name, I’m immediately smitten over it. Being pregnant, of course I’m thinking about what names I might be interested in naming this baby. I’ve been looking into unique unisex names that might fit in with my family. These…
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Does anyone else feel like the first trimester is the longest trimester of pregnancy? I sure do. The first trimester is just so un-fair. Between the all-day sickness, the crippling fatigue, and the bloat in your belly that makes you question your life choices, you also don’t get the joys of pregnancy-such as baby kicks- along with it. Fortunately there…
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If you’re in your first trimester of pregnancy and you’re experience vaginal bleeding…take a breath. There can be a number of reasons for first trimester bleeding. I know that any type of bleeding while pregnant can be alarming, even for the most pragmatic mom-to-be. But I’m hear to give you the facts to hopefully give you better insight into your…
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You’re ready to have a baby! You’ve started taking your prenatal vitamins, you’ve quit birth control, and you’re hitting the sheets with your hubby at every chance you get. Oh, but there is so much more than that, isn’t there? You’re anxious to find out if there are early signs of pregnancy before a missed period that might tip you…
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Congratulations mama! You’re going to have a baby! It’s only natural to want to find out what to do when you find out that you’re pregnant. I get it. The first time I had a positive pregnancy test, I paced the house not knowing what to do or what to think for at least 20 minutes. Life as I knew…
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Yay for first time moms! After being pregnant myself and also interacting with thousands pregnant women since then, I have some of the most important pregnancy tips for first time moms that you will receive during your pregnancy. No matter if it feels like you’ve been waiting for this moment for your entire life or you feel like you’re scared…
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You’re searching for a way to put together a Postpartum Recovery Kit for after you have your baby because you know that once that baby comes out, you’re chopped liver to everyone else. Ok, I’m kidding. You’re not chopped liver but sometimes taking care of yourself is completely up to you once you have a baby. During pregnancy all the…
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Pregnancy is not an excuse for slacking! Your body will change in ways that are unbelievable. Having pregnancy fitness goals is one way to help combat undesirable changes. And girl, those changes are coming. If it’s your goal to stay healthy and fit during your pregnancy, then you’ve come to the right place. As a labor nurse and a mom…
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