Some moms may have a war of words over certain aspects of their lives. But one writer suggests that these are not mommy wars, but just a vibrant debate. It is important to talk through some of the hardships about being a mother. These people want to contribute to the debate and make their voices heard. They all have their

Don’t let anyone tell you that there’s not a million and one great things about being pregnant. Those special nine months are those you should cherish, though some you’d rather forget. This list of seven things that is great about being pregnant includes ideas like being treated nice by everyone and having an excuse to rest. No pregnant woman can

Round ligament pain may feel similar to lightning crotch but it is different. There are ways to balance your body to avoid the discomfort. Round ligament pain may start in the second trimester but may not be noticed until the third trimester and not by all women. Feeling like a sharp jabbing pain in the lower abdomen, it is caused

Not everyone offers pregnant women a seat on the bus or the train. Some people just stare and think nothing of it. It could be because they aren’t sure if the woman is indeed pregnant. Sometimes it is clear that she is. Not all women are offended if they are not offered a seat but some are. Not all people

Is it possible to prevent infections during pregnancy? The answer is sometimes. Washing hands regularly is one way to prevent colds, flu, and other common ailments. Do so before handling or eating food, after playing with animals, and after changing diapers or wiping runny noses. Vaccinations can also help you prevent certain infections during pregnancy. Talk to your doctor about

There are 6 ways to unplug after you have a baby. Having a baby can be a very stressful experience for someone. After it is over and the baby has been born, a mom can feel like unplugging for awhile. One of the ways to do this is getting naked. This is a G rated kind of nakedness here. It

The power of a good morning routine is a very good thing to do. Having the right routine can be a lot of trouble if you have a kid to take care of and get to school. it is hard to get a good schedule for them, especially if they are just getting done with Summer break. Not only does

The FDA has a new labeling system, the Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling System, for prescription medicine. It does not affect over the counter labels. It will describe the known risks in sentence format, instead of using the letter categories. The label will cover the medication’s effects on reproductive potential, specific trimesters, breastfeeding an infant, and if the medication use should

Toddlers are notorious for working on their own schedule and this article addresses one of those major concerns, especially with meal time. The one parent is concerned about feeding her child at 5 when she is hungry instead of 7:30 when her husband gets home. Overall the reviewer feels that it is fine, since a child will eat when they

This article breaks down a list of 10 rules pregnant women are supposed to follow. The article discusses each rule, and whether the rules mean absolutely no participation in that activity, or limited. It starts with the big rule, no alcohol while pregnant. While the article states it is good to stick to that, there may be some exceptions. The