Pregnancy Advice

Pediatricians agree that the breast is best for infants, but the reality of breastfeeding can be much more painful than many new moms realized. Fortunately, there are plenty of breastfeeding tips for how to treat soreness, so you can feel…

When you first get pregnant, everyone wants to tell you all the horror stories about what's going to happen next. In fact, it seems like people are totally obsessed with scaring us ladies! I know that when I first got pregnant, all I…

So, you're about to have twins? Having multiple babies is one of the most exciting things ever and don't you know it. When you've found out the genders for yourself, you may well want to share the news with your loved ones. Gender reveal…

Heard of a birth plan? Well, if you’re pregnant, this is a term you’ll hear often. A birth plan is a record of what you would like to happy when you’re in labor and after birth. However, in as much as you’d everything to work as you’d…

The last month of pregnancy can be crazy – you’re anxious, excited, confused. All these emotions inside you. Some ladies go all the way beyond the due date, but for those who don’t know the last month is tough. The “waiting game” can…

One of the things that I get asked time and time again is how on earth I lost my baby weight after having the twins. It's true that during pregnancy it's easy to pile on those extra pounds day by day. Many women struggle with this problem…

If there’s anything more exciting, or stressful, than bringing new life into the world, I don’t know what it is! One of the best parts of celebrating baby’s upcoming appearance is reconnecting with friends and loved ones prior to the big…

Finding out I was pregnant with my second child was exciting. I did the typical mom thing and began to purchase any and everything baby-related. While I wasn’t a new mom, it was still exciting and I figured there were few more things I…

When I first got pregnant, there was one thing that I found time and time again. Basically, everyone I met wanted to tell me what I could and couldn't do while I was carrying my child. That's all very well and good except for the fact…

A lot of the time, people ask me how my pregnancy with Ella and Rose was. While I'd been a mother before then, I'd never experienced the true struggle of carrying twins. The truth of the matter that everything from your discomfort to your…

Moms are constantly busy and sometimes it feels like we can't get a minute to ourselves. With active nine-month-old twin girls and an always on-the-go kindergartener, I understand this well! Extra help is a blessing, but it can't alway…

We have all heard "Breast is best" but, what if we can't nurse or provide enough for out baby? What if you adopted or the mother of the child did not make it? Many families face this situation and find themselves wondering how to get…