A Complete Guide to Lactation Supplements and Galactagogues

New (and new again) nursing moms are often concerned about their breastmilk supply. Lactation supplements and lactation herbs like galactagogues can help increase a...

THE HONEY-DO LIST OF MALE FERTILITY

  When preparing to conceive, it’s imperative to improve the overall reproductive health of both women and men. If you are anything like 15% of couples in the...

7 Things to Look for During Your Ultrasound

An ultrasound is sometimes called a sonogram because it is a piece of machinery that develops images using sound waves. In essence, the machine...

How to Choose the Right & Comfortable Maternity Bra

One of the things that will change tremendously during pregnancy is your breast size. Pregnancy hormones trigger glandular development and increased blood supply in...

GIFTS FOR THE NEW MOM HOLIDAY 2016 #DMHOLIDAY16

Becoming a mother is the most magical time in a woman’s life. We may be sleep deprived, hungry, and in need of a long,...

14 Helpful Items for Your New Baby Checklist

Whether you're a first-time mom or you're expecting your fourth bundle of joy, everyone needs a good new baby checklist to ensure that they...

Returning to Work and Pumping

You and your spouse have made the decision that you are going to return to work, however, you are not willing to give up...

5 Pregnancy Safe Tea Types for the Tea Lover

Pregnancy safe tea lets you relax and unwind as you sip your favorite warm drink. Pregnant tea lovers will be glad to know there...

11 Best Pregnancy Gifts for New Moms

Transitioning into motherhood is not always easy but it can be super rewarding. When you have the right tools, gadgets, and support system, you...

When You Aren’t Ready/ Freeze Your Eggs

It’s time; your biological clock is ticking, you are single and you want a baby, now! However, there’s one thing missing… the father. Meet...

Getting Pregnant: 2 Simple Visualizations That May Help

Stress affects the body in a lot of ways, including the ability to conceive. Sadly, stress tends to accumulate after months of trying to...

Acupuncture and Fertility: What You Need to Know

Do acupuncture and fertility really go hand in hand? Unfortunately, many women deal with fertility issues when deciding they are ready to get pregnant....

Baby Essentials: Top 5 Essentials for First Time Baby

What comes to mind upon hearing the phrase, "baby essentials?" Probably the classic options like millions of diapers, wipes, blankets, pacifiers, and etc. But...

5 Ways to Help Morning Sickness

If you're one of the unfortunate ones that suffer from debilitating morning sickness, know that you are not alone. One must also snicker at...

Nursery: Save or Splurge?

Photo Credit: The Art of Making a Baby Where To Save Furniture My number one tip would be to buy most of the nursery furniture from somewhere...

Relaxing Remedies For Your Pregnant Body

The art of being pregnant can sometimes leave your body feeling fatigued, stressed out, and downright painful at times. Keeping your stress levels low, and...

5 Baby Items I wish I had with my first baby

There are so many things I know now, two babies later, that wish I could have told my younger self when having my first...

8 Best Exercises for Diastasis Recti After Pregnancy

Diastasis Recti most commonly occurs after pregnancy. It is a midline separation of the ligament that joins your rectus abdominis muscle, which lies vertically...

BREASTFEEDING WITH FLAT OR INVERTED NIPPLES

The thought of breastfeeding to pregnant moms always comes with a bit of anxiety and fear of the unknown. That’s why there are so...

Tattoos + Pregnancy: Is It Safe?

  You are experiencing the joys (and the unexpected side effects) of pregnancy and you want a permanent reminder of this beautiful time in your...

Dealing With Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction After Multiple Pregnancies

Pregnancy can be such a joy. The anticipation of a new life, a new being, and new aches and pains you never thought existed....

Best Items For Your Baby Registry

  1. A Baby Carrier:  Go to a boutique baby store and look at baby carriers outside of their package. Try them on, and see which...

To Nanny or Manny? That Is The Question

  If you ever thought about hiring a nanny… think again. There are “Manny’s” out there too! Meet Florence Ann Romano, author of Nanny and Me,...

How To: Photographing Your Pregnancy

Taking the time to capture the amazing changes that your body goes through during pregnancy can sound difficult when you’re low on energy and...

4 Reasons Why Calcium Supplements during Pregnancy Should Be on Your...

This is a sponsored post written on behalf of Viactiv Calcium Soft Chews for IZEA Worldwide. All opinions are 100% ours. The day...

How to Write an Effective Birth (and Baby!) Plan

"What is a written birth plan and why should any time be spent writing one when the plan will just be disregarded anyway at...

14 Essentials for a Positive Labor & Delivery Experience

If you’re in your third trimester, the inevitable is near. Ready or not, the baby (or babies) who have been camping out in your...

The Fastest Way to Induce Labor at Home Naturally

Any pregnant mom or mom to be is always anxiously awaiting the birth of their child as they are nearing their due date, or...

Baby Bump and Nursing Style: What You Need to know

Pregnancy is a beautiful magical time. Our bodies show great strength as the grow to accommodate and nurture the tiny human we carry inside...

10 Interesting Myths about Twin Pregnancy Busted Once and For All

When you are pregnant you hear all kinds of crazy myths, old wives' tales, and horror stories. If you are pregnant with twins, chances...

6 Pregnancy Workouts To Keep You Healthy & Fit During Motherhood

A woman’s body changes in miraculous ways during pregnancy, so taking care of one’s health while pregnant is paramount. After all, you’ve got a...

4 SOURCES FOR STYLISH AND AFFORDABLE MATERNITY WEDDING GUEST ATTIRE

Being pregnant during the summer months presents a number of challenges, but one that can be particularly frustrating is that it coincides with wedding...

Repeat C-Section Prep: 10 Tips For Success

Whether your first cesarean section was emergency or planned due to special reasons, you will most likely decide with your doctor early on whether...

What You Should Know About Prenatal Depression

You have just found out that you're pregnant, it's a joyous time, a time to celebrate. However, you're feeling anything but joyous. You're anxious,...

25 Of The Best Newborn Essentials That Every Parent Needs

As a new parent, you want to ensure your sweet little bundle of joy has everything they need. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to...

Pregnancy Checklist: A Guide for Expecting Moms

Congratulations! The arrival of a new baby is one of life’s most exciting events. When you find out you are expecting there are so...