When I was pregnant the first time, I found that lots of women share their worst moments of pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding. Mamas would share their experiences in vivid detail, not shying away from negativity. Ten different mamas are here to do some breastfeeding myth busting. Ultimately, I realized how personal the breastfeeding journey is for each mother. Moreover, there…
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4 Products to Save You from “Mom Posture”
Did you know there’s a “mom posture”? Once you have your newborn in hand, there is a supernatural bliss that makes a mother almost forget to sit up straight, eat or even go to the bathroom. “Mom posture” is a non-medical term referring to bad posture resulting from those awkward movements and positions while holding a baby. Four Boppy® products…
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The Perfect Two Kid Schedule: Newborn & Toddler Under Three
Did you just read that title gasp at the words “perfect” and “schedule” in the same sentence? Maybe you feel hopeless, sleep deprived, or scared. Maybe none of those and you are self-educating before your second child comes. No matter what brought you here, let’s be honest — there is no perfect schedule! The goal of a schedule is to…
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Essential Oils for Labor & Delivery
A huge part of my personal health regimen is based on natural remedies and essential oils. As an illness prevention model, we reserve monthly budget to maintain our collection of essential oils. It makes perfect sense that I would utilize them throughout pregnancy and labor. So, here’s a little intro to essential oils for labor and delivery. Let me know…
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First Trimester Symptoms
Well, I expected to have this post of first trimester tips written before I got pregnant with my second baby. Since this little guy was a total surprise, (See my post on Instagram about the surprise) I am over six months pregnant now. However, I survived first trimester symptoms twice . You CAN do it! Keep up with the rest…
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How to Ensure Productivity
Currently I work three days a week in the office for my corporate America job. When I sit down to blog or start my corporate office days, I need to ensure that I meet my goals. Productivity is key. In order to keep my blog active and progressive, which is a big passion for me, my nanny comes one more…
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Postpartum Dark Spots
Did your skin go from pregnancy glow to dark spot central? Maintain this simple skin routine and implement one big power move to get the glow back forever!
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Why BBG is for me
There is a fit body for the postpartum! While I’m not sure how I stumbled on Kayla Itsines or her Bikini Body Guide (BBG), I’m so grateful that I did. It’s been the best way to get my fitness and my body back after pregnancy. The earliest e-mail I could find in my inbox was from 2014; it was a…
