Lots of us moms experience a whirlwind of emotions and concerns during pregnancy and breastfeeding, especially when it comes to choosing safe skincare products. One ingredient that often raises questions is niacinamide. If you find yourself wondering whether niacinamide is safe to use during breastfeeding, I’m here to address those concerns. I will also share […]
Article by Jessica Pierce – Registered Nurse & Nationally Registered Paramedic New parents face a lot of challenges while building and curating a baby registry. Trying to sort out the must-haves, like diapers and wipes, where to register at, and what is useless (a wipe warmer? really?) is quite difficult, especially for first time parents. […]
Medically reviewed by Raye Mariano – RN, BSN, BA If you’re a mom of little ones then you know how fun and rewarding, yet also how difficult these early stages can be! From newborn babies to toddlerhood to preschooler your child will go through many transitions and face obstacles that you might not have expected. […]
Article By Edna Skopljak – Medical Doctor (MD) Motherhood can sometimes be so overwhelming, with the rollercoaster of all kinds of emotions, and also physical changes. Among others, there are a lot of hormonal changes, that can have obvious effects on your body – and skin. During and after pregnancy, you may be dealing with […]
Article By Edna Skopljak – Medical Doctor (MD) Parenting is overwhelming – from day one. While being a parent is definitely the most beautiful thing in the world, it is also very difficult. Let’s face it: it is exhausting, mentally, emotionally, and physically. Suddenly, you have this little creature you are responsible for, and everything […]
As a new parent, it’s totally normal to feel a bit concerned when you give your baby a pacifier and they suddenly start to gag. Most babies have trouble using a pacifier or certain nipple bottles at the beginning. They make them gag, which is their body’s natural way of protecting them from swallowing something […]
Breastfeeding, especially for first-time mothers, is an exciting phase of the motherhood journey, but can be also quite stressful. It does come with its own challenges that every breastfeeding mom faces. Aside from the common concerns, like shallow latch issues or painful and sore nipples that you may be struggling with, it is also important […]
Medically reviewed by Raye Mariano – RN, BSN, BA If you’ve just found out you’re pregnant, then you’ve probably got a lot of things on your mind. The expected arrival of a new baby comes with many decisions to be made. From choosing the right OBGYN, getting all the must-have baby items to coming up […]
Article by Jessica Pierce – Registered Nurse & Nationally Registered Paramedic “Down there care” is complex enough for women already. How much more complicated can it get during pregnancy? Fortunately for all the slightly overwhelmed mamas out there, keeping your vagina healthy is fairly simple. All you really need is a pregnancy-safe intimate wash, warm […]
Medically reviewed by Macy Tollefson – doula, breastfeeding specialist & prenatal yoga teacher Postpartum can be an exhausting and overwhelming time, and navigating breastfeeding on top of it, can definitely add to the challenges. I’m sure you’ve heard conflicting stories about mothers who comfort nurse at bed time. Some parents don’t mind their baby’s reliance […]