“Respect your elders” is a phrase often heard while growing up that as adults, most of us don’t give much thought to. Listening to the hardships of parenting past quickly gives you a new perspective on what it’s like having and raising a baby today. In this article at the Baby Center, Marlee Bangerter shares the story of her daughter’s
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 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 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 moreFor people who have never had the displeasure of experiencing depression or anxiety, it can be difficult to understand what it feels like. Unfortunately many mothers suffer from postpartum depression and reaching out for help is challenging, but the help of others is exactly what you need. This article featured at The Leaky Boob describes the author’s personal postpartum experience
Read moreEveryone has a rough day once in a while. We all doubt our abilities sometimes, or wish things weren’t the way they are, or wish we could do better or be better people. The truth is, we probably beat ourselves up too much. Parenting is hard! You’re doing far better than you think you are. This great article from She
Read moreJust a couple months ago in March, Facebook amended their photo guidelines to allow breastfeeding photos to be displayed on the website. This was great news both for mothers interested in sharing breastfeeding selfies as well as photographers specializing in or featuring mothers and parenthood. However, apparently Facebook’s policies are made to be broken. Photographer Abby Camarata recently found both
Read moreThis story is like something out of a fairy tale. Raul Marin Ceja was on his way to work like any normal day when a strange bundled blanket caught his attention. After hearing crying sounds, he flipped on his camera’s video camera and went to investigate. He was shocked to discover it was an abandoned baby! Laying in the dirty
Read moreWhen you first become a mother, you embark on an incredible journey that only other mothers understand. You learn so much more about yourself, your family, and life in general – things you’ll never forget. This funny gif article at She Knows features 23 things you learn on this crazy voyage called parenting. For example, naps become something you look
Read moreYour list of priorities changes big time when you become a parent. You could be the trendiest, most stylish woman in town, but when baby comes and your pretty clothes end up covered in spit-up and baby poop you start to rethink your wardrobe. While some people say you shouldn’t be seen in yoga pants outside the gym or home,
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