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Smoking and Pregnancy: Understanding the Risks

Smoking and Pregnancy: Understanding the Risks

Today's article comes to us from ChildMode.com, a website which provides first-time millennial parents the lowdown on pregnancy and babies with stage-by-stage info, expert advice, breaking news, and style inspiration.   Smoking during pregnancy puts both you...

Where to Buy the Best Maternity Coats

Where to Buy the Best Maternity Coats

It's hard not to be jealous of those women who never have to buy a maternity coat. "When I was pregnant, I just bought a jacket one size up." Shoot.   But if you're one of us who can't get away with wearing a "slightly larger coat" during your pregnancy, this...

Where to Buy the Best Everyday Maternity Clothing

Where to Buy the Best Everyday Maternity Clothing

Shopping for maternity clothes can feel overwhelming. The idea of dressing a growing belly is intimidating for many women. Plus, there's a whole new crop of stores and brands to navigate. However, maternity clothing options are at an all-time high right now, and being...

Where to Buy the Best Maternity Pajamas

Where to Buy the Best Maternity Pajamas

When you're pregnant, you'll probably face some sleepless nights. That's because the bigger your belly gets, the more uncomfortable you'll feel when you're trying to sleep. Added to that are the multiple trips to the bathroom at night.   By the time you've...

Where to Buy Maternity Clothes for Work

Where to Buy Maternity Clothes for Work

If you work in a corporate environment, you'll want to dress your bump fashionably, while still being comfortable. A great way to do this is to buy a few essential items that you can easily mix and match and wear regularly.   This blog is part 4 of Pregnancy Help...

Where to Buy the Best Maternity Jeans

Where to Buy the Best Maternity Jeans

Some women cringe at the thought of wearing maternity jeans in pregnancy. But we promise: once you find the right pair of maternity jeans, you’ll want to wear them every day! They’re as versatile during pregnancy as they are in normal life.   This blog is part 3...

How to Get Through Summer Being Super Pregnant

How to Get Through Summer Being Super Pregnant

There's a lot to love about the summer: lazy days at the pool, barbeques with friends, and giant slices of watermelon, to name a few. Truly, the brightest of the whole year.   Except if you happen to be in your third trimester during summer months. Then, summer...

Your Hospital Bag Checklist – What to Pack

Your Hospital Bag Checklist – What to Pack

Once you're around 32 weeks pregnant, you might find that the questions you'll get from people switch from, "How are you feeling?" to "Is your hospital bag packed yet?" Having a hospital bag checklist will help make your packing process so much easier!   It's a...

What’s It Like To Be In College and Pregnant?

What’s It Like To Be In College and Pregnant?

Picture getting ready for an 8 am class after being up most of the night with a crying baby. When you're done with classes, you go to work for eight hours. Once you get off work, you rush to pick up your baby from daycare. Then, you go home and start this process all...

When Is It Too Late To Do Adoption?

When Is It Too Late To Do Adoption?

"I've really been struggling to make ends meet for the last year. I work long hours so I can make enough to pay for daycare. All my bills are past due and I'm going to get kicked out of my apartment soon.   This isn't how I pictured life to be for my daughter. I...

8 Reasons Why You Can’t Sleep At 8 Months Pregnant

8 Reasons Why You Can’t Sleep At 8 Months Pregnant

Whoever said, “You better sleep now because you won’t get much sleep when the baby comes!” has clearly never been pregnant. If you're getting near to the end of your pregnancy, then you know getting a good night sleep is virtually impossible right now. Here are 8...

How to Survive the Last Two Weeks of Pregnancy

How to Survive the Last Two Weeks of Pregnancy

You're tired, you're sore, and you might even pee a little bit when you laugh or cough. It takes forever to fall asleep. Welcome to the last two weeks of pregnancy!   We're sharing five helpful tips to help you survive the longest stage of pregnancy! We hope that...

“Should I Put My Baby Up for Adoption?”

If you've just started to research the process of adoption for your baby, you might feel overwhelmed by the amount of information out there. Luckily, you're not alone. With some guidance, you'll be able to decide what’s best for you and your baby.   Today, we're...