5 Helpful Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy
Did you just find out that you’re pregnant?
If so, you’re probably feeling very excited at this time. There is nothing quite like discovering that you’re going to be welcoming a child into the world.
You might also be feeling a little bit worried, though. First-time moms, in particular, usually get stressed out about everything that they’ll need to do to maintain a healthy pregnancy.
We’ve got five tips for a healthy pregnancy that will help all the expecting mothers out there. Check out our pregnancy advice below and begin putting it to good use right away.
Combatting Postpartum Hair Loss
Self-care routine is a cherished novelty for all new moms. So, when you finally get to indulge in your hair-care routine and find clumps of hair tangled in large bunches in your hairbrush, it can be quite an alarming discovery.
We are here to assure you that the shedding of hair post newborn delivery is quite a normal process. Postpartum hair loss is a general occurrence for most women in the six months that follow giving birth.
Normal Things That No One Tells You To Expect With A Newborn
Having a baby is one of life’s best parts, it’s a truly beautiful experience, that is unique to each person. With advice from others, books, professional advice and information readily available online, it’s no wonder that parents are able to get well and truly prepared for the arrival of their new addition. But are they really prepared for absolutely everything?
How To Keep Your Mind Sharp After Having A Baby
Did you know that baby brain is a real thing? Don’t feel stupid because you’re not as sharp as you were before, don’t think that it’s your fault because you’re so tired, because it’s not. It has been scientifically proven that pregnancy reduces grey matter in specific parts of a woman’s brain, in order to help you bond with your baby and prepare for the demands of motherhood.
Tips To Help With A Newborn Baby
A newborn baby is something that can be quite challenging and likely be the most challenging thing you do in your life. As well as it being difficult, though, it presents a new chapter in your life where you are likely to have never experienced love quite like what you feel for your own child. During this time, it can be helpful to have some advice, so here are some tips to help with a newborn baby.
Pregnancy – Dealing with the Difficulties
Whether it’s a surprise or a much-wanted gift, pregnancy certainly isn’t easy. From the physical symptoms to the hormonal mood swings, it can be one hell of a rollercoaster ride. If you’re finding that you’re suffering during your pregnancy, here are some of the difficulties you may be facing and what to do about them.
Key Signs You May Be Pregnant and Not Even Know It Yet
You’ve been married for two years now. You admit that being married to the person you love is one of the happiest times of your life. And now that you already tied the knot, you’re looking forward to achieving another milestone in your life – to have kids. You think that when you have one, your marriage will be stronger and you can finally have a family of your own. But as a mother, there are also certain responsibilities you should meet, one of it being able to take care of your baby during the first weeks of conception. What you will do to your body during this time will have a great impact on your baby’s health. This is the reason why you should determine the early signs of pregnancy. If not, how else can you take good care of your baby?
My Two Pregnancy Plans
By: Grace CrossWhen a person finds out that they are pregnant, ideally you get very excited and start to plan life with your little one. You get to plan a nursery, get excited about having a new baby in the family and so much more. But for a parent who has lost a child and gets pregnant again, the joy of being pregnant can also come with a lot of fears. When I lost my baby to an ectopic pregnancy, I knew my thoughts on having another baby would be much more cautious and careful and have their own fears. That is why, unlike other Mothers, I have two pregnancy plans.
Unique Pregnancy Announcements To Blab Your Big Secret
Announcing baby news is always an exciting time and it has changed over the years with options to get more creative and personalized to your interests.
Recently actress, Vinessa Shaw who many of you may remember from Hocus Pocus (one of my favorite Halloween movies) announced she was expecting. The following day she posted again to her Instagram but this time it was an amazing design which features the Sanderson sisters (featured below) and this created tons of buzz on how this was the perfect way to announce her pregnancy.
When Is It The Right Time To Announce A Pregnancy?
We have all heard of the three month mark to announce a pregnancy to all and it has been the norm in most families. But is it really the norm? If so, what is the reason behind this norm?
I started to ask myself these questions when this topic came up in one of my discussions with one of my best friends, Grace. We started talking about why each one of us held onto our pregnancy announcement until the three month mark. Both of our reasons where very similar such as it was the norm, this was a comfortable time for us to share and another reason was the fear of miscarrying.
10 Etiquette Tips for Visiting Newborns
Having a baby is a very exciting time for new parents and of course for their families. We can get so excited to see the new baby that we may forget our etiquette and how hard it is for new families to adjust to the beginnings of parenthood.
Mother’s Hospital Check List
Preparing yourself for the big day to greet your new baby can bring you a lot of different emotions such as excitement, fear, nervousness and joy. I found that by having my hospital bags prepared in advance helped ease some of the fear and nervousness as I knew I was as prepared as I could possibly be.
Advice for New Mommies From A Village
To all the first time mommies, welcome to the world of parenting! I am sure you have read tons of books and articles of what to expect when your bundle of joy arrives. You may have even heard the ups, downs and maybe even the ugly from family and friends. All of this information can be valuable and may assist you at some point. But please remember that every child, parent and situation is different so your desired results may differ. That is in all honesty!
