There's nothing to throw a household into utter chaos like bringing home a newborn. Between sleepless nights, endless feedings and diaper changes, you may find yourself pushing the care of your relationship to the bottom of your to-do list. Take time now, before your little one arrives, to nurture the love you share with your partner. To get you started, we bring you six … [Read more...] about 6 simple and sweet ways to boost intimacy
Step away from the litter box
Pregnancy sure comes with its fair share of warnings. Over the course of your nine-month journey, your health care team will dole out one prescriptive piece of advice after the next. It's certainly enough to make your head spin. And while most of these healthful guidelines center around the food you eat and the drinks you consume, there's one that may seem to come out of left … [Read more...] about Step away from the litter box
Why pregnancy doesn’t suck in Finland
While you're busy preparing for baby showers and making budgets to buy all of the baby stuff you'll need for your little one, women in Finland are gifted with a maternity package. The package is a gift from the Finnish government and is a tradition that goes back to the 1930s. No matter the background a woman comes from, they all receive a box so that their … [Read more...] about Why pregnancy doesn’t suck in Finland
Top pregnancy worries of first time moms
Feeling anxious about your pregnancy? Learn more about the top pregnancy fears From the moment you find out you're pregnant, your head starts buzzing with all sorts of ideas and thoughts you may not have expected. You're more than likely to even start worrying about things such as exercising while pregnant, the first trimester screening and other scary fears you've either … [Read more...] about Top pregnancy worries of first time moms
Pregnancy sleep problems and solutions to let you sleep
Sleep Saboteurs Knock out these hassles and sleep like a baby Chances are you’ve heard this refrain: “Sleep now, because you won’t get much when the baby arrives.” It’s sound advice, for sure, but getting some shut-eye can be a challenge even in your second trimester. Sleep is elusive at this stage for many reasons. Fortunately, there are solutions— or at least ways to cope. … [Read more...] about Pregnancy sleep problems and solutions to let you sleep