Lindsay Weiss of babycenter.com presented an article about simple exercises and directs it at women whose self-care schedules and bodies have changed due to childbirth and raising children. Her approach embraces the changes in her life and does not demand a large time commitment or daily regimen. Her five suggestions for including exercise in every day life tasks are as

Pregnancy can be, and usually is, a huge stress on the expecting mother. But for some, the weight gain is the hardest part. With fifteen to forty pounds being the normal weight gain for the average woman, women who are vulnerable to eating disorders may relapse during this stressful time. Thirty one year old expectant mother shared her story of

People around the world were glued to their computers waiting for the amazing moment when April the giraffe would give birth. April’s story can be compared to the story of many new mothers anticipating the birth of their child. April had the attention of many and when she finally gave birth many people enjoyed some time out of their busy

About seventy-five percent of woman go through morning sickness while pregnant. It is also very common for you to get this during the first trimester. Hiding a pregnancy while you are figuring things are can be tough, but here are a few ways that can help you with that. Under eye concealer can make it so dark spots disappear. Always

The purchase of a new home for many can feel like a dream come true. The obvious elephant in the room is that the truth can ouch as well. So you have found the home of your dreams and now all settled in you start seeing what may be a regrettable decision. Taxes are increasing at an alarming rate and

Making children smile for photos can be difficult. Provoking a natural smile can make a picture look excellent. You can try being silly in order to get them laughing. Playing a game can garner the child’s attention and get them smiling. Tell the child to play in order to get them happier. A simple trick is to tell children to

This app lets you learn about your baby’s sleep. The info goes right to your phone. You’ll be able to keep track of whether or not they’re getting the sleep they should, and this is important because poor sleep can lead to behavioral and physical problems. It’s important to get enough sleep but you might not know if your baby

When you have your first baby your family and friends are just dying to throw you a baby shower. The food, the games, the gifts, and best of all the memories. Its a fun time and you are sure to love your baby shower. But what happens with that second baby? Do you get a shower? Most people do not

A blog for parents has a piece about a first time father. The author is the mother of an eight year old girl. The author met her husband when the child was seventeen months old. This person took an interest in the child, cared for her, and adopted her after marrying the author. Now the couple is expecting their first

While it isn’t often discussed, postpartum depression is more likely after the the birth of a rainbow baby – a healthy birth after a previous loss. Expectant mothers of such a rainbow baby are excited as other pregnant women are, but they also face high levels of anxiety during their pregnancy. That anxiety can persist past the delight of a