Breastfeeding is a beautiful bonding moment between mother and child, but let’s be honest, it’s not always comfortable. Feedings throughout the day can really take a toll on your body and not just your breasts. Thankfully, there are some tried and true ways to help you make breastfeeding as comfortable as it can be, so you can enjoy it for the experience it is.   Change up your position. Try holding your baby in different […]

Having a baby brings with it plenty of questions. Probably too many to count. What will they look like? How will they change and how fast? What do they need? We’ve rounded up some important things to know about caring for your newborn baby and some facts about their development in those first weeks and months so you can focus on bonding with them and taking care of yourself with a bit less stress: Bathing: […]

There’s simply no way around it — having a baby hurts. While everyone’s birth story will be different, we can’t promise you it will be completely free of discomfort. Today, however, there are multiple options available to help you manage this pain and get through your delivery as comfortably as possible. Causes of Pain During Childbirth It’s important not to let fear about the pain of giving birth put unnecessary stress on you during your […]

From crying fits to picky eaters, new mums have a lot to be anxious about. But if you don’t take some time for yourself, you could end up sick and out of commission from taking care of your little one. Then everyone suffers.  Stress can also have lots of negative effects on the body such as weakening the immune system and slowing down the metabolism.   That’s why we rounded up 25 of the best […]

During pregnancy, you’re likely to experience common aches and pains from time to time, but how you remedy them is very important. While your baby is in utero, you won’t have all the same options you normally would, which means coping with pain can be more tricky. That being said, you aren’t relegated to nine months without any sort of relief. With a little research and planning, you can safely manage pain throughout your pregnancy […]

Finding out you’re pregnant is a very special moment. Unfortunately it can take some time to show on a pregnancy test. If you’ve been trying for a while or are just beginning your journey to becoming a mother, there are some signs that can let you know you’re on the right track. These symptoms of early pregnancy can be expected in the first trimester and are a sign of a healthy pregnancy: Nausea and/or vomiting […]

Delivering your baby is an incredibly beautiful experience that really demonstrates how amazing the human body is. This experience is also quite a traumatic one on the body. While that isn’t meant to scare you, it’s important to know what to expect and how to help your body heal properly after delivery. There are different steps to take based on whether you had a vaginal delivery or a cesarean/c-section to ensure proper postpartum recovery. Vaginal […]

When it comes to the position of your body, there is more than one way to give birth. Women around the world have long used different positions to deliver babies in a way that is safe for both mother and child. The most important things are your comfort as well as the safety of you and your child. If you think sitting halfway up with your feet in the stirrups is the only way to […]