You may have heard about folic acid, especially if when you were expecting a child, but what is folic acid exactly and do you need a supplement to get your daily dose? Our informative article will demystify folate for you. We’ll show you the ten best folic acid supplement products on the market today. Folate, […]
Pregnancy
You wake up, just like you have every other day during your pregnancy. You look in the mirror and notice unusual red streaks at the base of your baby bump. Do not be alarmed. Chances are you have stretch marks. These are a common occurrence during pregnancy. What are stretch marks? During pregnancy, your body […]
A pregnancy test is one of the most meaningful tests you’ll ever take, and if you think you’re pregnant, you want a definitive answer. More importantly, you want it now. At the same time, the industry is rife with products that produce agonizing false positives or even produce even worse false negatives. Thankfully, improvements in […]
I am going to let you in on a little secret that kept me comfortable at work while I was pregnant. One that is not often talked about but could save pregnant women everywhere from the aches and pains that come with pregnancy. I used to work 8 hour days, many of which were spent […]
Giving birth isn't easy - labor usually lasts eight hours or more, and that's not even considering the many other details you'll have to keep track of. You can expect to be in the hospital for two or three days after giving birth, and up to almost a day beforehand. That's a long time to be away […]
Congratulations on your pregnancy! Although not knowing what to expect (if this is your first pregnancy) can be scary or intimidating, rest assured that after reading this guide on what to expect during pregnancy contractions and what they feel like you will feel prepared as best as you can be. It helps to understand just […]
Raising a baby is a big job - and there are so many things you'll need, but may not think about until you actually do. I've been there, and let me tell you: you don't want the added stress of running to the store when everything else is going crazy. That's why I've put together […]
A gender reveal or a sex reveal is a celebration during which the guests and the expecting parents find out the sex of the baby. The gender reveal party can be seen as an analogue of the baby shower, which also typically employs the use of pink or blue to designate the gender. Nowadays it […]
The perfect shoe can feel like a gift from the heavens. Imagine – walking around without the feeling of any aches or pains, even with a baby bump… One can dream. Guess what? The perfect pregnancy shoe exists and with this guide you may just be able to find it. Chances are that you already […]
Finding out you're pregnant can be a joyous occasion, but it can also be very intimidating. After getting over your initial excitement and shock, prenatal care will be the next thing on your mind. You are going to have to find a doctor and apply for insurance if you do not have it. Then you […]
Pregnancy is one of the most vulnerable times in a woman’s life, and also one of the most important for her focus on health. With the new focus of many physicians and researchers on gut microbiome health as a major factor in overall immune health, pregnant women have been left wondering if probiotic supplements are […]
There are many events in life that can lead to needing to take a pregnancy test. Perhaps you’re in the process of trying to conceive, and you want to check if the time has come. Alternatively, you may be noticing changes in your body, and you have reason to believe that pregnancy may be the […]
Maternity clothes are mystifying--when should you use them? Are they a waste of money or a godsend? Maternity bras are even more complicated, but I’m pregnant, and I wanted to learn how to measure for a maternity bra so I could find some that are more comfortable than my normal bras. Here’s what I found […]
As your pregnancy progresses, you will notice your that tummy will continue to expand (and if it doesn’t, lucky you!) Many other moms are jealous. Your new size will bring with it a whole new set of challenges, one of which is sleeping comfortably. A pregnancy pillow is just the product you need to get […]
It’s a cruel fact of life: Your belly is going to expand but the waistband of your pants won't. In the first trimester you are going to rapidly gain baby weight and that can lead to all kinds of problems. This is where belly bands can help, so read on to find out what the […]