The following article contains affiliate links, meaning I will receive a small commission if you purchase something at no additional cost to you. All opinions remain my own. For more information, see my full disclosure policy. Towards the end of both of my pregnancies, I found myself beginning to nest; cleaning, organizing, getting things ready. All in anticipation of having the perfect house … [Read more...]
Services That Will Help You Out No End as a New Parent!
Becoming a parent is one of the most exciting adventures you will ever embark upon. But when you’re bringing a newborn home, there’s a lot to consider. In the early days, you’ll want to simply focus on taking care of your new baby. So it’s useful to take advantage of different services that are available, to make things run more smoothly and give you more time to focus on the thing that matters … [Read more...]
Fundamental Postnatal Home Hacks For The New Mom
Before you have a baby, some women worry about how caring for their little one will jibe with the rest of their responsibilities. It can be a very all-encompassing experience. But with a little self-compassion, it is possible to find a healthy balance in amongst the chaos of new motherhood. Work Firstly, it can be a tough choice as to whether it's best to continue to work or not. Many … [Read more...]
The Great Big List of Snack Ideas for Labor
Labor is hard physical work. Your body expends a lot of calories preparing your little one to exit the womb and it's important to keep your energy up. Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation out there on the safety of eating during pregnancy. Many doctors and hospitals still have either a no food policy, or clear food and liquid policy - however research has shown virtually no benefit to … [Read more...]
I’m not sure eating my placenta helped (but I would do it again!)
I dabbled with the idea of consuming my placenta for quite a while. It seemed like a no brainer. Women raved about all the benefits of it - increasing iron stores, helping milk supply, replenish nutrients to the body, it seemed awesome. But the he idea of eating an organ (I hadn't eaten meat since 2006), let alone an organ that come out from my body wasn't something that appealed to me. Most of … [Read more...]
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