Article by Macy Tollefson – doula, breastfeeding specialist & prenatal yoga teacher If you find yourself pregnant in the summer or are lucky enough to live in a warm climate year-round, you’re probably wondering: Is sun tanning safe while pregnant? With all the conflicting opinions and studies out there, it can be so confusing to […]
Article by Macy Tollefson – doula, breastfeeding specialist & prenatal yoga teacher I know that dealing with acne can be frustrating – especially as an adult, and ESPECIALLY while pregnant. Society tells us that pregnancy is a time when we’re supposed to be glowing with gratitude and happiness for nine months, only focusing on the […]
Moms-to-be may be tempted to try some new beauty products to fight skin conditions related to hormone changes, but it’s important to remember that there are various skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy. Some chemicals that can be found in many popular beauty products can be harmful for expecting moms and even cause birth defects! […]
Article by Jessica Pierce – Registered Nurse & Nationally Registered Paramedic Sometimes, being pregnant just stinks – and I don’t only mean that figuratively. As if the nausea, bloating, haywire hormones, and constipation aren’t enough, you’ve noticed your favorite deodorant just doesn’t seem to be cutting it anymore. Pregnant body odor is one of the […]
Boba and Solly Baby are two brands that offer the best stretchy wraps that are designed with parents and baby comfort & safety in mind. But which one is actually THE BEST? I’ll try to answer this question in this article. This article is NOT a substitute for medical advice. It contains affiliate links. If […]
Solly Baby and Moby are one of the best baby wraps right now and each of them has thousands of fans among babywearing parents. If you’ve narrowed down your choice to these two options, you’ve done a really good job! Now let’s find out which wrap will work best for your baby. This article is […]
Article by Macy Tollefson – doula, breastfeeding specialist & prenatal yoga teacher Many nursing moms experience cracked or bleeding nipples during the early days of breastfeeding. In fact, studies show that over 90% of breastfeeding mothers may suffer from painful and damaged nipples at some point!1 With that being said, just because it is common […]
Are you experiencing excessive sweating at night and you’re worried that it may be a sign that there is something wrong with your pregnancy? Although usually nights sweats are normal during pregnancy, sometimes they may indicate more serious health issues so you should not ignore them. Pregnancy is a time of immense physical and emotional […]
Article by Macy Tollefson – doula, breastfeeding specialist & prenatal yoga teacher If you are pregnant, you were probably expecting to experience some symptoms like a growing belly, swollen feet, and maybe even mood swings… But I bet “parched lips” wasn’t a pregnancy symptom on your radar! Most of us want a healthy pregnancy glow […]
Article by Jessica Pierce – Registered Nurse & Nationally Registered Paramedic You’ve done it – baby is finally sleeping! … on their play mat… on the floor. (Cue dramatic music) Is this safe?! You’re not the only mom concerned about this – lots of parents asks this question. It’s hard enough to get a new […]