Topics related to conception, pregnancy, and motherhood
When you get pregnant, people love to contribute their (sometimes unwanted) two cents. A frequent subject of their advice? What you should–or shouldn’t–be eating. There’s loads of talk about what a safe and healthy pregnancy diet really looks like, and in reality, it’s a bit different for everyone. However, there are certain foods that can […]
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We pull, stretch, poke, prod, and criticize. We fixate on things that nobody else will ever notice. On top of that, our body love efforts are further de-railed by all the products on the markets convincing us that our body isn’t good enough as is: the fit teas and detox drinks, the lip-plumping glosses and bleaching white […]
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For so long coffee has been on the ‘best avoided’ list during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, and while there are good reasons for cutting back on coffee, it doesn’t mean you have to cut it out altogether. Let’s talk about caffeine and pregnancy. Here’s the thing: studies in pregnancy that monitor fetal development are limited […]
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Life changes in big ways after you have a baby — and during the “fourth trimester”, you’re probably feeling a mixture of exhausted, joyful, confused, sore, and a bit different than you did before. A great way to ground yourself, ease back into an exercise routine, and get you in touch with your changing body […]
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Loads of people deal with digestive and stomach problems — so if this is something that you struggle with, know that you’re not alone. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with IBS or deal with uncomfortable bloating from time to time, you’ve probably wondered how and if your symptoms will change or worsen during pregnancy. The answer? […]
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Travel can be hectic on its own… but trying to maneuver your infant through an airport, to a hotel, and keeping them happy at the beach, that’s when things can get really crazy. Your first trip with your baby will likely be a bit stressful, but we find that despite the worry, it will all […]
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Maybe you’ve read about it, heard about it, or noticed it referenced in the headlines, but while racial discrepancies in maternal health and mortality rates are just recently garnering media attention, it’s been an issue for a long time. The truth is, there’s a significant gap in just how safe it is to become a […]
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It’s almost back-to-school time, which always feels like the definitive end of summer, but the season actually ends on September 23rd! And we want to squeeze out all we can of these warmer weather months. One way we love doing that is by indulging in all the delicious, colorful, and healthy fruits that are still […]
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We’ve talked a lot about clean skincare and beauty products recently, but there is one classic culprit we haven’t yet talked about yet. And if you’re not closely checking the ingredients list on this product, it can do your body dirty… we’re talking about your antiperspirant. But how can you survive a sticky summer without it? […]
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Feeding your baby is like all parts of parenting – you have to figure it out as you go along, it’s harder than it looks, and how you decide to do it is a personal choice. Everyone has their own right answer when it comes to nursing, bottle-feeding, or formula feeding — and there is […]
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