Pregnancy Advice

Kangaroo care might be something you've never heard of or it could be something you've done. Either way, I'm here to give you a few of the details about this amazing concept. First off, what the heck is kangaroo care and what in the…

Sleeping while pregnancy can be a challenge, especially in the final months. I have had a very difficult time, as I am a belly sleeper normally. Sleeping on your back or stomach is not advised while pregnant, and is not usually…

I cannot count the number of times I walked into the bedroom or office only to forget why I am there in the first place. I forget names, what I am talking about mid-sentence, my grocery list and you name it! I am not too worried though,…

Pregnancy is a beautiful thing, but it can be very exhausting as well. This is my second time around and I am definitely more tired than I was with my first child. That is what chasing a toddler all day does to you! Though you have to…

Dear Moms, Please step away from the creams, lotions and other online suggestions: your stretch marks are now forever a part of you! Want another little secret? You were destined from birth to get those beauties. If your mama had…

Pregnancy fitness is a vital part of a healthy pregnancy, but once that third trimester rolls around you may find it hard just to stand, never mind exercise. Trust me, I am there. 30 weeks pregnant with my second child and I feel like a…

Often times moms and dads obsess over what needs to be included in a hospital bag. You've got the planners who have list upon list and double and triple check to make sure they haven't missed ANYTHING.. then you've got the…

I'm not sure if it's just me, but I have noticed the newest trend among my 'mom friends' is having newborn photography done. Ya know, when little girls get over the top headbands put on and little boys get stuffed into handmade sacs that…

I remember when I got pregnant with my son, the minute I got a positive pregnancy test I was already thinking about the things I would register for! I couldn’t wait to head out to my local baby store and use those fun little guns and scan…

Most often times, that thought is a positive one, no pun intended. Sometimes however, it’s a scary one! My son’s pregnancy, although we were trying, came as a complete and total shock! Often times, when you are trying to get pregnant, you…

My little Ava is three-weeks-old! Life certainly changes after you have a baby! The emotions I feel getting to know and take of her are indescribable.  It's everything I dreamed of and more.  I love learning how to take care of her and…

Research is proving that prenatal massage therapy can be instrumental in helping a women's a women prenatal care. Studies indicate that massage therapy performed during pregnancy can reduce anxiety, decrease symptoms of depression, improve…