Pregnancy

Pregnancy is hard work. It is a full-time job—possibly alongside any other full-time job you may already have. It’s important to revisit the concept of fatigue throughout pregnancy. It may be your central focus during the first trimester, but it can be a growing frustration throughout the months. Some women do still walk marathons during pregnancy but most are just trying to … [Read more...] about Combatting pregnancy fatigue

“WOW! Are you huge! When are you due??” “Gee, when I was expecting, I didn’t get nearly that big." “I bet you want a boy since you already have a girl, right?” “Eating for two is a myth. You shouldn’t be eating so much. You will never be able to lose all the weight you have gained." “You are due when? You are far too tiny. You better talk to your doctor about your … [Read more...] about How to handle rude comments during pregnancy

Identity theft is one of the scariest forms of theft, often causing financial damage that can last for years to come. What many parents don’t realize is that children are just as susceptible to becoming victims of identity theft as adults, regardless of their age. In fact, thieves are very interested in the identities of children as they are a clean slate that can be used to … [Read more...] about Child identity theft: 5 tips for protecting your baby

A veteran nurse and the creator of the Woombie swaddle shares critical sleep advice for new parents Recently sudden infant death syndrome has been in the media again as new studies offer insight into the potential causes. For those of you who don’t know, SIDS is defined as the sudden or unexpected death of an infant for no apparent reason. With so much information out there, … [Read more...] about SIDS: The safety guidelines every mom needs now

It can be easy to brush off your routine check-up at the dentist when you're busy monitoring your growing belly during pregnancy. After all, how much could the state of your pearly whites have to do with your pregnant body? It turns out, plenty. With pregnancy hormones estrogen and progesterone in flux, moms-to-be are more at risk for gingivitis, gum disease and even pregnancy … [Read more...] about The crucial pregnancy check-up you could be skipping