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How To Eliminate Your “Mummy Tummy” After A C-Section

Having a C-Section is much more complicated than a normal delivery. It's a major abdominal surgery where they have to cut through skin, fat, and muscles to get your babe out. They move your organs around in the process then sew everything back up. It's some...

18 Lifesaving C-Section Recovery Tips

Most women don't want to have a C-Section. Natural birth sounds so much easier and better but sometimes things happen. Sometimes the Doc will schedule a C-Section for medical reasons. Or something goes wrong during the natural birthing process and you have no...

Reasons Why You Should Pick a midwife instead of an ob/gyn

What’s thе first thing thаt pops into уоur mind when I say “giving birth?” If уоu were raised оn western mass media like me, thе clip thаt plays in уоur mind is оf аn angry, sweating woman screaming hеr lungs out while lying оn hеr back in a tiny white hospital...

12 Things You Need To Know About Epidurals Before Having One | Epidural Side Effects

Having a baby is such an exciting time but we all know that there is some major pain involved. Many women opt for an Epidural to relieve this pain. In fact, fifty percent of women today are now having epidurals and there's no shame in that. I had one for all three of...

6 Things Doctors Don’t Tell You About Pregnancy Induction But Should

So you are having a baby and your due date is approaching. You have all these thoughts on going into labor soon and then you go to your doc appointment and she mentions induction. Hold up. This is not something you've considered but should have. One in four women are...

Instant Pot Peruvian Chicken Soup

This instant Post Peruvian Chicken soup will be your new favorite recipe. It's super quick and easy and it's gluten and dairy free. It's a very healthy meal that will help you detox, lose weight ( if eaten several times a week for dinner ) and help keep...

The 6 Absolute Best Ways to Induce Labor Naturally At Home And One I’m Not So Sure About

At the end of your pregnancy, you're tired and you're ready to meet your babe. You want her OUT already and you know that you'll likely go past your due date and have to wait even longer. It all gets pretty old and exhausting. But there are ways that you can...

How To Make Cherry Sparkle Slime For Sensory Play

Slime is always a fun activity for young kids, and sometimes older ones too. It's satisfying to make, they enjoy the process and afterward, they get to dive into mess free squishy fun. It is a great sensory experience and can be made in so many fun different...

18 Pregnancy Hacks Every Mama Needs To Know To Survive

Pregnancy is so exciting but It's also a lot of hard work. Your body changes so quickly from day to day you never know what to expect when you wake up each morning. Fortunately, there are tons of pregnancy hacks that will make the whole nine months so much...

7 Horrible Ways That You’re Making Labor So Much Worse

If you're about to give birth to your babe you've probably been thinking of labor a lot. We all do and if it's your first time you may be downright scared of childbirth. We've all heard plenty of scary birth stories and you've been educated on...

Lactation Recipes: Overnight Brownie Batter Chocolate Oats For Increasing Milk Supply

Overnight oats are a delicious and easy way to boost your milk supply. Oats contain good stuff like beta-glucans, protein, fiber, carbohydrates, and B vitamins. These nutrients are responsible for a lusher, fattier supply. And we all love chocolate, right?...

5 Things That Happen When You Have An Epidural That Know One Tells You About

I love Epidurals. They make childbirth so much easier in every way and you are able to focus more on what's actually going on. It allows women to feel present during birth so that they can really enjoy the experience. Kudos to those women...

What Nobody Tells You About The First Few Weeks Postpartum A Must Read

When you are about to have a baby it's the only thing on your mind. You think of nothing else. You read tons of information and you dream all day long about what it's going to be like. But you are forgetting something important and that's yourself. Must...

15 Signs Your Baby Will Be Born In The Next few Days

When you get close to your due date you'll likely start wondering how you'll actually know that you're in labor. Every mama does, especially if it's your first time.While every birth is different from one woman to the next, there are some clear signs of labor that you...

25 Pregnancy Side Effects No One Tells You About

Pregnancy is an amazing and special time during any mamas life, but it can also surprise the heck out of you. It can be messy and downright crazy. You know the basics on what to expect like morning sickness, tiredness, and swelling but there are some other not so...

12 Ways To Really Take The Fear Out of Childbirth

If you're reading this you are probably a little { or a lot } worried about giving birth to your babe. You may be getting close to your due date and feeling very overwhelmed. This is normal for all first-time moms and plenty of second and third-time mamas too. Giving...

How To Firm Up Your Sagging Breasts After Breastfeeding

So You've breastfed your babe { or Several Like Me ] for a while and you didn't really take care of your boobs the way you should have. You now look in the mirror and get a bit of a nasty surprise. Sigh..... Unfortunately, Breastfeeding can really damage the breasts....

10 Ways To Increase Your Milk Supply Overnight!

Worrying about whether or not you'll have enough Milk to feed your baby is something breastfeeding mothers have worried about for centuries. We all consider this when we begin, especially if the babe you are trying to feed seems extra fussy or if they are not filling...

Omega 3 Fatty Acid Supplements And Pregnancy

There's a lot to know when you're pregnant and getting the right nutrients for you and your baby should be a top priority. We know we need Omega-3s for our brain but are they safe during pregnancy? And where should we get them from? Well, it turns out that Omega-3s...

23 Amazing Breastfeeding Hacks That Will Make Your Life So Much Easier

Breastfeeding can be challenging, There's no doubt, but there are some tried and true hacks that will make your life easier and breastfeeding more enjoyable. I wish I knew some of these breastfeeding tips at the beginning of my journey with my three babes!...

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