Pregnancy

Becoming a mother involves a whole lot of changes: pregnancy can have an impact on your body, your appetite, your sleep patterns, your sex life, your relationships, and your job. Most pregnant women recognize this and talk about all these changes with their friends. But what many women don’t talk about is the issue of guilt. Guilt over that glass of wine either before you even … [Read more...] about Guilt free self-care during pregnancy

It can be harrowing trying to figure out how to prepare for baby’s arrival. In Finland, everything you conceivably need for the entire first year arrives in one box. You can, of course, fluff it up with as many things as you need to help you feel comfortable, excited, and prepared, but accounting for the essentials is a good jumping off point. Just bear in mind, there’s a … [Read more...] about Practical baby preparation

Pregnancy can feel so all-encompassing. You are experiencing daily changes in your body, your mood may well fluctuate minute to minute, and people are likely to be treating you differently. It is no wonder that many pregnant women spend so much time thinking and talking about their pregnancy and impending motherhood. Which is likely to be fine for your partner, family, friends … [Read more...] about Navigating your pregnancy when friends struggle with infertility

Breastfeeding There are plenty of conflicting strategies and opinions about how to breastfeed—timed feeding versus feeding-on-demand, for instance—but remember that, just as you know your own body, through intuition and experimentation, you will get to know your baby’s needs better than anyone. That said, breastfeeding is not necessarily as intuitive as it is made out to … [Read more...] about Practical tips for breastfeeding success