For a healthy, happy pregnancy and newborn, you have to engage in safe, healthy practices. Eating right and doing exercise while pregnant are just two examples of ways to help safeguard your own health and that of your baby. Other safety measures are important too, like skipping foods to avoid during pregnancy, staying out of hot tubs and forgoing air travel during your third … [Read more...] about Drive safe: Car accidents are more likely during second trimester
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Having a baby is expensive! How are you saving?
You're excited about having a baby, but worries about how you'll afford it are starting to rain on your parade. We all know babies are expensive, but you never really grasp just how much of a hole they'll burn in your pocket until they're here. According to the Department of Agriculture, a child can cost you upwards of $240,000 by the time they turn 18 - woah! Don't let … [Read more...] about Having a baby is expensive! How are you saving?
Pregnancy week 5: The fun is just beginning!
By the time you reach the fifth week of your pregnancy, your unborn child will be the size of a sesame seed, but despite his or her tiny size, this is when the fun parts of pregnancy really kick in. Why now? Well, there's a lot happening in your body; the fetus is developing his or her heart, muscles, cartilage and various layers of skin. It's like a tiny construction site is … [Read more...] about Pregnancy week 5: The fun is just beginning!
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