If you ask 10 different mothers how to be a good parent, you’ll get 12 different answers. Okay, my math might be a little off, but there are a lot of parenting styles out there and it can be frustrating when you just want to do things right. This article from Scary Mommy tells you exactly how to be the
Read moreDid you know that baby carriers aren’t just good for carrying babies, they also double as a nursing cover, baby clothes, and a shirt for mom! If you or your baby suffer from a wardrobe malfunction due to bodily fluids or other mishaps, babywearing can help you save face until you can get what you need! This article from BabyWearing
Read moreFor most women the pregnancy experience brings about a huge number of noticeable changes, the most obvious being the belly bump. However, not all women experience the same symptoms (some none at all!), and for overweight women especially the growing baby might not be totally obvious. About 1 in every 475 pregnancies is a complete surprise until the third trimester
Read moreEven though breastfeeding is legally supported across most of the United States, much of the general public still hasn’t caught up with the law, and that has resulted in a lot of breastfeeding harassment. Nurse-ins are a way to raise awareness about breastfeeding laws and normalize the practice, but many people have misconceptions about nurse-ins as well. This article breaks
Read moreBreastfeeding is a primal part of motherhood, and the bond shared between mother and baby goes far beyond the milk. That’s what Chicago photographer Ivette Ivens has captured in her breastfeeding photography project featuring mothers breastfeeding toddlers in a variety of beautiful natural settings. See the photos and read the full article here: Photographer Ivette Ivens Explores Beauty Of Extended
Read moreFat shaming is nothing new, but after bringing a baby into the world and dealing with extra weight that doesn’t want to come off, you gain a new perspective along with the pounds. You realize that your extra fluff does not necessarily mean you’re unhealthy – in fact, you could be stronger than you’ve ever been before. However, society doesn’t
Read moreYour baby is constantly experiencing firsts, and you’re probably keeping track of the big ones, like first steps, first words, and first tooth, but what about all the others? This entertaining article highlights 11 milestones that never made it into your baby book, and probably for good reason! Still, your baby’s first up-the-back blow-out is a major event you won’t
Read moreMany mothers want to have as natural a birth as possible, sometimes opting for a home birth with a water bath in their living room. Other mothers go to the hospital, but refuse pain medicine. Then there are moms who really don’t care, as long as the baby comes out! Rita Templeton was happy to receive epidurals during her labor
Read morePregnancy is an adventure, but it’s nothing compared to the newborn journey. Surviving those first few weeks and months is tough, and you’ll worry and cry and make choices that might not always be right. It’s scary, but you can get through it! These tips from The Badass Breastfeeder can help. Probably the biggest thing to consider is it’s okay
Read moreBody paint is great because it’s like a tattoo that washes off. Big pregnant bellies become works of art in this neat article at the Baby Center! When you’re pregnant, your big belly bump gets to be pretty awkward to carry around. Body paint is a fun way to take advantage of your ample proportions and become a work of
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