Pregnancy

When expecting a baby, there is a lot you can test-run in advance: Take that stroller around the block. Go for a spin with the car seat secured in place. Learn how to use the baby carrier with help from a doll. But breastfeeding? It’s not exactly possible to practice before baby’s arrival. The absence

Who says you have to wait for birthdays or holidays to give your bestie a great gift? A sweet surprise that tells her you’ve been thinking of her might be the pick-me-up she needs in these more-than-trying times. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite go-to gifts that are certain to be a bright spot

While eating a balanced diet is always important, it becomes even more so during pregnancy. Here are the top 10 foods to help baby and mama grow and feel their best. 1. Water, water, water! Okay, water is technically not a food, but staying hydrated is super beneficial! It improves blood flow, increases brain power,

As told to Deena Campbell There’s a small room in my home that’s long, very rectangular and super awkward. I always knew this room would one day be my nursery, but I didn’t quite know how to bring it to life. I’m not good at interior design and I felt like I needed help creating

Mom life demands efficiency. Because while the amount of hours in the day are the same as before kids, now a sizable chunk of that time is spent caring for and loving on those little people. Compromises happen—and let’s just be honest, the old beauty routine is one of the first things to get cut.

Summer 2020 looks a bit different. Many of us are working from home, others are hosting virtual play dates and some are turning their backyard into a beautiful oasis, but there’s one common thread: Mamas are spending more time at home than ever before. Refreshing your space for summer to make it more kid-friendly and

Who says you have to wait for birthdays or holidays to give your bestie a great gift? A sweet surprise that tells her you’ve been thinking of her might be the pick-me-up she needs in these more-than-trying times. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite go-to gifts that are certain to be a bright spot

One of our main goals as mothers is to encourage our children to learn, grow and play. They start out as our tiny, adorable babies who need us for everything, and somehow, before you know it, they grow into toddlers with ideas and opinions and desires of their own. You may be hearing a lot

One of our main goals as mothers is to encourage our children to learn, grow and play. They start out as our tiny, adorable babies who need us for everything, and somehow, before you know it, they grow into toddlers with ideas and opinions and desires of their own. You may be hearing a lot

One of our main goals as mothers is to encourage our children to learn, grow and play. They start out as our tiny, adorable babies who need us for everything, and somehow, before you know it, they grow into toddlers with ideas and opinions and desires of their own. You may be hearing a lot

For some women, the cornerstone of feeling good about themselves starts with lipstick. Need a quick pick-me-up after a long day? Put on a red lip. Heading to pick up the kids and feeling disheveled? Put on a nude lip. Matte finishes, gloss to stains and sheer tints—lipstick is always a win for every skin

An interview with Nicole Bringer, DPT Should new moms ignore all exercise until their 6-week postpartum follow-up appointment? Kickboxing class? YES. Gentle core and pelvic floor exercises? NO. Let me explain. Women are often advised to avoid “exercise” until they are cleared by their provider at their 6-week follow-up appointment. The word “exercise” is a

Back-to-school season looks a little different this year. This season we’re arming our kids with hand sanitizers, masks and disinfect sprays while trying to maintain a bit of normalcy with backpacks, shoes and dresses kids will love. According to the annual survey by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics, parents plan to

What is the preconception period? The preconception (before conception) period is the 12-month period before you would like to become pregnant. Why are the 12 months before pregnancy so important? Research shows that a woman’s health in the 12 months before she becomes pregnant is directly related to her health (and the health of her

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An interview with Catherine Middlebrooks, founder of BRB Yoga What’s one thing you wish expecting mothers knew about pregnant core and pelvic floor health?  Changes to these areas are EXPECTED and NORMAL.  Many women worry about the separation of their abdominal muscles (diastasis). Or pelvic floor weakness.  But, diastasis is a normal part of pregnancy.

Quarantine life means we’re finding our kiddos in pajamas more often than ever before. Gone are the days of wearing jeans, real pants and shirts—their new wardrobe (and frankly, yours too) consists of day and night pajamas. It’s important to have comfortable clothes that help little ones relax and make them feel, well, at home.

During the first few years of life, your baby will have frequent visits for routine checkups and illness; so selecting a healthcare professional you trust is important. These tips and checklists can help you as you make this decision. Decide which type of healthcare provider Different types of healthcare professionals are qualified to care for

<p>So I invite you to consider which of these 15 things keeps you from happy parenting. My advice?</p><h2><strong>Let them go.</strong></h2><div class=”dfp-pagebreak”></div><p>Allow yourself to be a happy parent for your child—and yourself.</p><h2><strong>It’s time to let go of—</strong></h2><h2><strong>1. “Supposed to”</strong></h2><p>We were conditioned by our own early family experiences to believe that parenthood or childhood are supposed to

A guest post with Hehe Stewart of The Birth Lounge Having an online community is more important than ever with the spread of COVID-19. We all know babies don’t stop coming just because there’s a pandemic . Limiting social contact means planned events, meetings and classes are being canceled all over the country. For expecting