If you're a first time mother, you may be aglow with the joy of your firstborn growing inside of you, but it's not all sunshine and maternity fashion. Having a baby is a joyful event, but also one that causes your entire world to change. For some women, that change can leave them feeling overwhelmed and even depressed during what should be a time of celebration. Riding the ups … [Read more...] about Embrace motherhood while battling depression before and after birth
Who will make the cut to be in your delivery room?
Pregnancy planning can be complicated. It can involve everything from finding chic maternity clothes, to choosing a doctor, to taking birthing classes, to figuring out what to pack for the hospital. There's a reason why so many blogs, books, pages and forums exist when it comes to pregnancy: It's not easy to keep track of everything without some help!One decision that … [Read more...] about Who will make the cut to be in your delivery room?
How not to decorate a nursery
Getting ready for baby is one of the most exciting aspects of pregnancy - there's something about picking out clothes, painting the nursery walls and stocking up on things you need for a new baby that's just so fun. It's the nesting phenomenon at its finest. But before you start going crazy over the little details of your child's nursery, you might want to take a moment to read … [Read more...] about How not to decorate a nursery
Alyssa Milano posts Instagram pic of baby bump
People have a tendency to jump to conclusions when it comes to celebrity baby rumors. Knowing this, star Alyssa Milano made sure that her fans knew that her recently announced pregnancy isn't going to end in twins, cleverly using hashtags on Instagram to get her message across.Milano, 41, made the announcement in March that her first child Milo, 2 1/2, is going to be an … [Read more...] about Alyssa Milano posts Instagram pic of baby bump
Don’t become a mosquito snack during pregnancy
With the Zika virus breaking out across Latin America, we'd be lying if we said we didn't have mosquitos on our mind. The virus is transmitted by mosquito bite and has devastating consequences for pregnant women and their developing babies. Both the Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization are strongly urging pregnant women not to travel to countries where … [Read more...] about Don’t become a mosquito snack during pregnancy