"It’s amazing how dogs can sense that something special is happening when labor starts. Dogs, being highly sensitive creatures, pick up on the changes in their owners' behavior and can become quite inquisitive about what is happening." As a pregnancy-focused...
"(B) enefits – What are the benefits of the recommendations given? (R) isks – What are the risks of the recommendations - to me and/or my baby? (A) lternatives – Are there any alternatives to consider before making my decision? ( I ) nstincts – What are my instincts...
" You may be excited by the idea of having another baby but the thought of disrupting the flow of your existing family unit terrifies you, particularly when it feels like you have just found that “flow.”" “When is the right time to have another baby?”It is a question...
"Doing acts of kindness benefits us all. They boost feelings of confidence, control, happiness and optimism. Sign me up for that!" ♫ It’s the most resolute time of the year! ♫ With tension everywhere these days, my 2023 New Year’s Resolution is to adopt habits and...
" During that time, I had a lot of time to think. Perhaps too much time. Sometimes the thoughts were heavy and difficult to endure. Sometimes the thoughts were questions I would try to work through. One such question began as a plague and ended as a treasure."...
"Grandparents are often enthusiastic about spending time with the kids but that doesn’t mean there aren’t limits. Make sure to keep the dynamic healthy for everyone by limiting the help you ask for to things you really need." Do plan gift giving Family members that...
"Let’s all agree that unilaterally, parents typically mean well and truly have your best interests at heart. That being said, after having a baby, chances are that your parents fit into one of two categories: there is the “I love you…you are amazing…I could not have...
" I assumed that since my body had chosen when to eject its womb occupant, it would also do its job to produce milk on time. You know what they say about assuming." I’ve never liked my boobs. I remember learning about breasts in sixth-grade health class, hearing that...
*This is a sponsored post. "As much as I wanted to hide out forever, I responded to a tug in my heart and attended a women’s event at my church. Sitting in a room of 400 women, I still felt alone and unable to fully embrace the positive atmosphere or laughter of...
**This is a repost of a classic Informed Pregnancy Project article. "I find that moms in particular often view caring for themselves as a shameful experience; as if they should be above needing time for themselves. Just yesterday, I had a friend ask me what I was...