Pregnancy
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Staying Sexy Cool After Baby
I wish I could tell you there was a super secret new ‘it’ thing that only a few people had discovered to remaining sexy after baby, however, ’it’ does not exist. If you want to stay sexy after having children there are a few must do’s: Take care of your skin: That means wear sunscreen, hydrate and moisturize. ... »
Should I Merge Back into the Fast Lane or Meander the Back Roads After Baby?
The decision to re-enter the work force after having a baby is by no means an easy one for anyone to make. If you truly need the extra income to make ends meet, the decision is made for you. You must return to your workplace as soon as possible to earn income for the new addition regardless of... »
Is DHA actually helpful for growing children and moms?
DHA is currently advertised in products such as Enfamil Lipil as well as in prenatal vitamins. We hear how important DHA is but do we really know how helpful it is for growing children and moms? Before examining the benefits of DHA, what exactly does DHA stand for and what does it contain? DHA is Docosahexaenoic Acid. It is an omega-3 fatty... »
Things No One Ever Told Me About Pregnancy…
You impatiently wait a few moments before reading that exciting word, PREGNANT, on the test. Your heart races. Images of walking a carriage on a nice spring day start to play in your mind. You tell your husband and you’re both thrilled to be starting your family. But, wait. Not so fast. There are nine months... »
Baby Items you may NOT need…
Is there any time more magical in your life than finding out that you’re pregnant for the first time…the nerves, the apprehension, the planning… and last, but not least, the shopping? Shopping for baby items can make a woman become a huge ball of emotions, full of excitement and nervousness. Marketers are well aware that... »
Should you have ANOTHER baby??
I have a two and a half year old daughter. Raising a toddler is challenging at times but I’m very proud of myself for surviving her babyhood. When she was a newborn I never slept or exercised and barely had enough energy to brush my teeth or bathe. I longed for a time I... »
Are You Plum Tuckered Out? Could You Be Anemic?
If you are feeling dreadfully fatigued, have you ever considered that you might be anemic? When a woman has an iron deficiency, she can become anemic. Iron deficiency or anemia is considered an advanced phase of iron depletion. Women are especially susceptible to becoming anemic because of pregnancy and menstrual periods. If a pregnant... »
Infertility: One Woman’s Journey Through Recurrent Miscarriage
When I was a little girl, I dreamed of getting married, becoming a mother and being the perfect little June Cleaver to my future Ward. Never in any of my daydreams or fantasies did I envision a 13 month journey through infertility, recurrent miscarriage and medical testing that no woman should ever be subjected... »
“I Want My Body Back” Life After Pregnancy…
Having a baby is a very exciting and emotional time in your life. Bringing another person into this world can be one of the most memorable experiences that one can have. This can also be a time when you don’t feel as beautiful as you did before you were pregnant. This can be caused... »
Shoe Addicts Beware! Pregnancy may cause your feet to grow! Well, expand…
There are many things that no one ever told me about pregnancy and childbirth. A major shocker after having my son is that my feet grew! My once perfectly sized 8 1/2 feet bulged out of every favorite pair of shoes I owned during pregnancy. I was told not to worry, that after giving... »