Baby2Body Blog | Pregnancy & Postpartum Health, Wellness & Lifestyle
Fitness, nutrition, and wellness topics for pregnancy and motherhood
It’s World Breastfeeding Week, and that means taking time to celebrate the beauty of breastfeeding–but it also means recognizing that breastfeeding is hard, and it doesn’t work for everyone. You probably know by now that there’s a prominent stigma against women who doesn’t breastfeed their babies, and we think now is the perfect time to […]
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Pregnancy – and motherhood – wouldn’t be possible without that monthly visitor we all know so well, but we definitely could do without those premenstrual symptoms that come knocking on our door like clockwork. We’ve teamed up with the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) to bring you trusted medical information, and they’ve recently updated […]
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Hooray! Someone finally decided that Avocados are too good not to have a day especially dedicated to them. And considering how tasty and nutritious avocados are, who can blame them? Not only are avocados are great source of vitamins, folate, and potassium (which are essential for a healthy pregnancy), they make a satisfy addition to […]
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Recognize any of these faces? You may have seen some of these gorgeous ladies on our Instagram recently… so let’s get to know them! And don’t worry — if you’re interested in being an ambassador, we’re still accepting applications on a rolling basis, because we’re always looking to grow this amazing group of women. If […]
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As far as health trends go, this is not the most appealing… or should we say appetizing of them all! However, it could be really beneficial for your health as a new mother. We’re talking about placenta pills–a method of ingesting the placenta (yes, your actual placenta) after it’s been steamed, dehydrated, ground, and neatly […]
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Let’s talk about baby wearing. There’s nothing better than snuggling up to your little one, and baby wearing allows you to stay connected to your newborn while staying (relatively) hands-free. As most mamas know, it’s common to feel inseparable from baby after birth–and holding them close is such a natural, comfortable feeling. There are so […]
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Depending on where you are in the world, you may be sweating right now. And if you’re in your third trimester…you’re really feeling the heat! There’s nothing quite like a summer pregnancy. It’s a funny term because you’re pregnant 9 months out of the year–so you’re going to experience at least 3 of the seasons […]
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We’re hitting the peak of summer heat, which means that cold, refreshing treats are more tempting than ever. And we’re here to tell you: enjoy them! After all, it is National Ice Cream Day. There’s nothing wrong with sinking your spoon into a pint of Ben & Jerry’s, but sometimes, you just don’t want all […]
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It’s a common scenario… you meet your partner, and then after a while you move in together. Things go well and after a little while longer you might get married, BUT you know for sure you’re not yet ready for children. You like your independence and you just want to enjoy each other. But after […]
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Did you know that lactating breasts can be an average of 35% heavier than normal? And by 9 months of pregnancy the average woman’s breasts have increased by as much as 2 pounds. Those are reasons enough for why your pre-baby sports bras might not be cutting it when it comes to supporting you through […]
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Finding time to cook healthy meals can be a daunting task – especially when you’re exhausted, pregnant, and have cranky little ones screaming “mama!”… we know how it goes. But the more healthy eating habits you can build into your daily lifestyle, the easier it will be to eat well for pregnancy and for the […]
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Ever looked at a cute baby and just wanted to pinch their chubby cheeks or nibble on their toes? Or had an overwhelming urge to squeeze a wriggling little puppy so tight in your arms? Of course, without wanting to hurt it at all! If the answer’s ‘yes’, then you’re one of the many people […]
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