Giving birth is magical and beautiful, but it can also be disgusting and embarrassing! Any mom who’s been through it will empathize with the stories featured in this article from the Baby Center. When you give your body over to birth hormones you might as well leave modesty at the door! From embarrassing bathroom accidents to hilariously inappropriate things said
Read moreIt’s common for breastfeeding moms to worry if they’re producing enough milk to feed their little ones, but sometimes problems do arise. What if your baby is unable to latch correctly, or you really are unable to produce enough milk, and your little one doesn’t gain weight or grow? Where do you turn? Mother Elisa Albert found a solution, and
Read moreQuite a few breast pump options have sprung up since they came on the scene 20 years ago, and if you breastfeed you probably have one to help you keep a stash of milk handy. Abby Theuring of the Badass Breastfeeder has a great review on the Ardo Calypso-To-Go breast pump that you should definitely check out. It sounds like
Read moreSometimes gas can be a real pain, both for baby and for mommy, who has to deal with baby’s uncomfortable crying. This post at the Baby Center offers some help. You can sooth your infant’s tummy troubles by “bicycling” their legs and then propping them up under a rolled blanket for sleep time. It works wonders! Read the full article
Read moreGrowing a baby creates some challenges and disruption in your normal routine. Even tying your shoelaces can become a monumental task when you’re very pregnant. The simple act of sleeping can be challenging as well, but these tips will help you rest comfortably. Obviously sleeping on your stomach isn’t going to work once you’re a couple months along, but it’s
Read moreMen are great for a lot of things, but empathy often isn’t one of them. In this article from Scary Mommy a husband offers some advice for guys who might be having trouble dealing with the changes your brain and body go through while pregnant. He’s said some stupid things in the past, but he definitely made up for it
Read moreSome dads really strive for equal responsibilities when it comes to parenting, and that includes actor Ashton Kutcher. He has started a national dialogue with a recent tweet calling for diaper changing stations in men’s public restrooms, and he’s happy to boost the business of any place that offers the service! You go, Ashton! Read the full article here: Ashton
Read moreHaving a baby is a life changing experience, there’s no doubt about it. Your role morphs from carefree woman to caring mother, and everyone else in your life has to adapt as well. Breastfeeding gives your baby the best nutrition, but it can also result in additional challenges when it comes to nurturing your relationship with your partner. In this
Read moreWhile the battle over the right to breastfeed in public has been raging for a while in the United States, ours is not the only country bringing the subject to light. A photo has been buzzing around social media that depicts a woman in Israel being forced to breastfeed in a bathroom, next to a picture of her husband eating
Read moreLast Monday (March 9th) was National Napping Day, so to celebrate the wonderfulness that is napping blogger Melissa Byers posted this charming article at the Baby Center blog highlighting 50 reasons she could really use a nap. I’m sure many moms will empathize! When you’re taking care of needy kids, there are a million different things that can keep you
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