Category: pregnancy
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Regrowing My Edges with Edge Naturale
Postpartum hair regrowth has been an uphill battle, and my edges tell the story. My hairline has been playing catch-up since my first pregnancy. During pregnancy, my hair grew long, thick and healthy. It wasn’t until I looked back at my wedding photos that I realized something was missing. My edges! Our romantic destination wedding […]
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What No One Tells You About PostPartum Healing
Your baby’s due date is commonly considered the finish line for many pregnancies – the end of the nine month journey to meet your precious baby. But I’m here to give you a REALITY CHECK! Postpartum healing and care is an entirely new adventure. If you are a first-time mom, or are friends with or […]
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What No One Tells You About Breastfeeding
Just minutes after giving birth, my little blue boy was placed on my chest. I read all of the breastfeeding tips I could consume before going into labor, yet there I was, unsure of what to do. My son was already smacking his lips, instinctively knowing what was coming next. He latched immediately, as I […]
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Best Baby Products
The best baby products all have one thing in common – they have been tried, tested and approved by mothers. I had three baby registries during my first pregnancy, and two for my second. Through a lot of trial and error, I narrowed down those products that I couldn’t live without, and those that I […]
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A Love Letter to My Children
You made me a mama, but there was a time when I wasn’t your Mommy – a time when I made my own rules. A time when I decided what I would do, when I would wake up and who I would answer to. Naptime was a bad word, but happy hour and girls trips […]
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Preparing for Labor
The third trimester of pregnancy is here and that mean’s it’s time to start preparing for labor. You have been preparing for the moment you will hold your precious baby in your arms, and now it’s more real than ever. The third trimester was one of the most exciting periods of pregnancy for me because […]
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Best Apps For Moms | How to Care for a Newborn
Navigate the stages of motherhood with the 7 best FREE apps for first time moms. Get all the help you need while you working on healing your body from the inside out, and adjusting to your new demanding boss. As a journalist, I found myself Googling every little question I had about ‘what’s normal’ and […]
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Pregnancy Workout Routine | Safe Prenatal Exercise
Embarking on a pregnancy workout journey was at the bottom of my list of priorities after emerging from the cloud of morning sickness during my first pregnancy. During my second pregnancy I was determined to keep a closer eye on my pregnancy weight to ensure that baby and I remained as healthy as possible. Once […]
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Postpartum Anxiety | What No One Tells You About Motherhood & Mental Health
I read all of the baby books and downloaded all of the recommended apps, but nothing could have prepared me for postpartum anxiety and all that came along with it. Here’s my experience and what no one tells you about postpartum anxiety, motherhood and mental health. A lump formed in my throat and pressure built […]
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Acne During Pregnancy: Safe Ways to Treat Pregnancy Acne
To pop or not to pop? That’s the question for anyone who suffers from adult or hormonal acne, but it’s even more pronounced during pregnancy for some lucky women. I happen to be one of them. During my first pregnancy, I had what I thought was the worst of the worst skin. I waited and […]
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7 Tips to Relieve Morning Sickness | How to Get Rid of Morning Sickness
Morning sickness is a rather common symptom of early pregnancy, but it may seem like relief is hard to come by. A positive pregnancy test can come along with excitement, anxiety, butterflies, headaches… and morning sickness. Here are some of my tried and true solutions to relieve morning sickness, and make even the worst days […]
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Early Pregnancy Signs & When to Take a Test
Early pregnancy signs and symptoms differ from woman to woman, and from pregnancy to pregnancy, whether you’ve had one or five children. In my experience, there are certain telltale signs of pregnancy. Signs that should raise a Red Mommy Flag and encourage you to check your cycle and consider taking a home pregnancy test. My […]