Baby2Body Blog | Pregnancy & Postpartum Health, Wellness & Lifestyle
Fitness, nutrition, and wellness topics for pregnancy and motherhood
We all know that having a baby comes with myriad decisions. But here’s one you may not have considered: choosing to bank blood from your baby’s umbilical cord. This increasingly popular practice that takes place after birth has the potential to benefit the future health of your child or a family member if required. Not […]
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With the heat of the summer upon us–for the northern hemisphere, anyway!–hydration has never been more important. Expecting mamas should take special care to stay hydrated, but new mothers should be thinking about both themselves and their little one. There has been some recent media scrutiny surrounding whether or not babies should drink water to […]
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There are dozens of reasons why women choose to express their breast milk: whether you’re returning to work, expressing for a premature baby who can’t yet latch, alleviating the pain of uncomfortable full breasts, or just for the reassurance of having milk in the freezer–expressing can be a lifesaver. Of course not every woman will express […]
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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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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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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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You probably know that the Baby2Body ethos is based off our firm belief in happy, healthy mothers making for happy, healthy babies. A woman’s lifestyle behaviors in the preconception phase, throughout pregnancy, and in early postpartum have a massive impact on baby’s development in the womb and they even lay the foundation for adult health […]
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Working from home is not a new phenomenon, although you’d be forgiven for thinking otherwise as the WFH acronym has been used ad nauseam across media and social channels worldwide on a daily basis. Pre-pandemic many of us had gotten used to the occasional WFH Friday, and we’ve also grown adept at juggling busy jobs […]
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As parents our natural instinct is to protect our children; shielding them from dangerous and frightening situations as much as possible. However, most experts in child psychology will agree that the best practice is actually to have active and engaged conversations with your children about what’s going on in the world around them. As much […]
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What comes to mind when you think about bonding with your baby? Chances are it’s those early moments together; when your newborn is placed on your chest for the first time, making that slightly (OK, very) blurry eye contact, and the heart-melting feeling of a tiny infant grip wound around your finger. But bonding with […]
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Figuring out what to buy for baby can be surprisingly confusing… and overwhelming. The sheer amount of toys, onesies, nursery items, and “essential” gadgets on the market are staggering, so it’s hard to even know where to start with Christmas shopping for the littlest ones on your list this year (and it’s not as if […]
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Whether you’re trying to conceive, currently pregnant, or have a new baby crawling through your house, we’re guessing that you’re looking for ways to limit your exposure to chemicals and harmful toxins. A great way to do that is by taking a look at your household cleaning products and seeing where you can introduce more […]
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