Yoga is a wonderful resource when you’re expecting. It has many benefits, including relief from common aches and pains of pregnancy as well as stress reduction. Yoga also provides an increased connection between your body and your breath that will assist you throughout pregnancy, labor and delivery, and motherhood. By practicing prenatal yoga, you can broaden your … [Read more...] about 6 Yoga poses for pregnancy relief
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Tips to avoid Melasma from the sun during pregnancy
Getting even a few extra rays during pregnancy can put you at risk for developing melasma, a skin discoloration that’s also called chloasma or “the mask of pregnancy.” While the condition does not cause medical complications in mom or baby, it is visible as brown patches, often on the face. Why does melasma crop up? “During pregnancy, the skin cells that make pigment become … [Read more...] about Tips to avoid Melasma from the sun during pregnancy
Wills and insurance before the baby
The business of being a parent Wills, guardianship, and life insurance— important details you should take care of when baby’s born When you’re expecting a baby, there’s so much to do! Shopping, choosing a name, preparing a will, and taking childbirth preparation classes are just a few of the things that will keep you busy. No wonder the nine months go by so fast! Did you … [Read more...] about Wills and insurance before the baby
Encouraging healthy sleep in baby’s first year
Hush Little Baby In the first 12 months, your infant’s development changes almost daily. So when it comes to getting baby to sleep, what works at 4 months might have been discouraging if you’d tried it just weeks earlier. Here’s a look at what to expect during your little one’s first year, and how to encourage healthy sleep at any age. Those First Sleepless Nights: 0 to 2 … [Read more...] about Encouraging healthy sleep in baby’s first year
Tools for tucking in baby
Tools For Tuck-In Need your shut-eye? A sleep expert shares gear every new parent needs when trying to get a handle on bedtime Baby in a bag “A sleep sack is the best alternative to loose blankets in the crib, which can increase the risk of SIDS.And it keeps baby warm all night long.”IE Boutique Sleep Sack in Orange Dahlia, $82, lotusbleudesign.com Friendly … [Read more...] about Tools for tucking in baby