Sometimes pregnant mothers can be confused about how to register for baby gifts before a shower without seeming tacky or rude. Here are some tips to help. Is a Baby Shower Gift Registry Tacky, Rude or Inappropriate? No! Most people appreciate being able to quickly and easily find a baby shower gift that will be […]
Natural Cold Remedies for Pregnant Moms
The arrival of the common cold is annoying at the best of times. During pregnancy, it signals a time of suffering and misery, as every medicine box that promises relief from the symptoms of the cold also warns that it cannot be used by an expectant mom unless she consults her doctor. While it is […]
Boy Baby Shower Ideas
It’s so much easier to plan a baby shower when you already know the sex of the baby. Knowing that my friend Alaina is having a sweet little boy inspired me to write about boy baby shower ideas. I know that if I were there in the U.S. I would definitely help out in planning […]
Feelings Not Possible – My Struggle Postpartum
I’m alive. And oh so grateful. But with that life came scars that haven’t fully healed. And may never. Scars that still hurt every day. Scars that I’ve never had to live with before
Teething Time Already? Make it Stop!
So the delicious drooly-baby-put-everything-in-the-mouth phase has begun with Vivian. Seriously? So. Cute. But also, the unexpected “I’m going to slobber all over your face” thing is not so cute. Funny, if it’s not you getting face-slobbered of course. This is why I was so glad we had some of the MAM teethers to take on […]
Natural Teething Tablets for Babies from Orajel
It’s been on my mind the last couple weeks as Vivian has become more and more drooly, and more and more chew-in-everything-she-can-grab. What will I do when she begins teething without my old familiar teething tablets that were no longer available in our area. So I was really excited to be able to test and […]
Pregnancy Nutrient Booster: Homemade Pregnancy Tea Blend
There is a time-tested tradition of making a tea out of organic cut Red Raspberry Leaves in order to strengthen the uterus, prevent morning sickness, and even enhance mood. During my own pregnancy, I typically drink a cup of a blend containing Red Raspberry Leaves nightly and often make a whole gallon of iced tea […]
Aromatherapy During Pregnancy: Useful Essential Oils
When talking about aromatherapy and pregnancy, the focus is often on which essential oils are safe to use. What we often forget is that although pregnant women should avoid many essential oils, a few oils are very useful especially during the second and third trimesters. An Aromatherapy Blend to Prevent Stretch Marks The essential oils […]
Baby Shoe Shaped Cards
Ahhh! A new baby! Right … where’s a card? … Lucky you came across this post, because there just happens to be some here! Download Baby Shoe Shaped Cards 1 How to Make the Baby Shoe Shaped Cards Print out on card Cut along the outer lines Fold the card in half Done! Download […]
Pre-Natal Yoga: Strength and Health Throughout Pregnancy
Whether you are an experienced yoga practitioner or considering going to a pre-natal yoga class for the first time, a regular yoga practice during pregnancy can be beneficial for the mind and the body. Pregnancy yoga can be a way to stay healthy throughout pregnancy, to prevent and relieve aches and pains, and to prepare […]
Safety Tips for Yoga During Pregnancy
Pregnancy yoga can help to prevent and relieve aches and pains, it can keep you physically and emotionally healthy throughout pregnancy, and it can prepare the body and the mind for giving birth. However, there are many safety considerations for yoga during pregnancy. If you are new to yoga, the best way to be safe […]
Not Enough Breast Milk? Try This
Breastfeeding sounds simple when you look it up on the Internet or hear about it from your midwife, but is it really that easy? What if something comes up that you’ve not been told about? What happens if you don’t have enough breast milk? Not Enough Breast Milk? Many women are faced with the struggle of not […]
