The number of women breastfeeding in the US is beginning to rise. As more information becomes available, it is easier for moms to decide if they’d rather nurse their baby. Here are some advantages and disadvantages of breastfeeding. Is breastfeeding right for you? Advantages 10 Things You Should Know About Breastfeeding #1: Antibodies Breast milk ...
The second trimester of pregnancy, which lasts from weeks fourteen to twenty-seven, is for many pregnant women the most exciting and the easiest trimester of pregnancy. Morning sickness has usually begun to fade and for many is completely gone by a few weeks into the second trimester. Mothers-to-be may feel more energetic and optimistic as ...
I had my first child in April of 2001. Like many first time moms, I had put on more weight than I should have. In my case: a whopping 56 lbs! I was determined to return to my prepregnancy size and terrified that that wouldn’t happen. At the same time, I desperately wanted to breastfeed ...
Most women experience some nausea during the course of their pregnancy however what many first time moms may not know is nausea during labor is also common. In my own pregnancy I was nauseated for the first four months around the clock. During labor and in the middle of a C-section to deliver my son ...
New Moms witness many “first” milestones when it comes to their babies. First smiles, first laughter, first steps. Another milestone that new Moms will enjoy is her first Mother’s Day. To make this day a memorable one for the first time Mom I have gift suggestions you can use to make her feel special. The ...