Buying maternity/nursing bras can be a challenge. Multi-fitting bras are a godsend for those who are not 100% sure of their bra size. They can fit multiple cup sizes in each bra size, which makes them ideal for transitional periods during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Read More
What’s the Average Baby Height by Month? – What to Expect
The average baby height by month is a question that many parents ask. The answer is not a straightforward one, as there are many factors that determine the height of your child.
Babies grow and develop at different rates, so it’s difficult to know what to expect in terms of their height. But with this guide, you can get a good idea of the average baby’s height by month. Read More
Pregnancy Old Wives’ Tales – Fact Or Fiction?
90% of pregnancies show signs and symptoms within the first eight weeks. Most of these are extremely common and can include fatigue, nausea, and an increased need for urination. There are some signs and symptoms, however, that are considered to be old wives’ tales. There are also the more far-fetched tales that have passed through the generations. They include everything from gender predictions to the indications of twins. Which old wives’ tales are based in fact though, and what is complete fiction? Read More
Tips for New Mothers to Overcome Postpartum Depression
From mood swings to constant aches and cravings, bearing a child and bringing new life into this world is exhausting. And it is a long process. Nine whole months, a woman has to go through every worst thing to give birth. Read More
How to Test for Pregnancy At Home
With the help of my now-best friend Google, I scoured the internet to bring you some of the most reliable pregnancy tests you can do in the privacy of your own home using ingredients nearly everyone has on hand. To save you the inconvenience I endured 19 years ago. Read More
How to Survive the Fourth Trimester for New Moms
Just when I thought the hardest part was over after 48 hours of labor, enter the fourth trimester. It was a beautiful moment when my baby was born. She came into this world with the most adorable eyes. I was overwhelmed with joy the first day watching her sleep and admiring her every subtle move. Then her crazy voice started shouting at the top of her lungs at night. I had no idea what was going on but it was the beginning of an end to a beautiful moment I envisioned when I first introduced her to this world. Read More
Birth of Twins: The Countdown to The Big Day
I always count down to the day my kids were born, January 30. Even though they will be 36 this year (2020), I still remember everything from that month quite vividly especially a few of the days. Read More
Interview With Heidi Stock, Creator of Whistlefritz CARNAVAL
The benefits of learning a second language are myriad. There are obvious benefits – such as being able to communicate with more people and learn about other cultures – but there are less obvious benefits too. Research shows that bilinguals develop stronger cognitive and brain processes that enable them to function better in areas that are both related and unrelated to speaking another language. Read More
Study Finds Link Between Father’s Alcohol Consumption and Birth Defects
To sum it up, it’s okay if your spouse has had a few drinks in the weeks and months leading up to conception, but if they’re regularly consuming larger amounts of alcohol, it would be in your baby’s best interest to abstain. Read More