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Overcoming the Culture Shock of Parenthood This article from Melinda Muyargas was reposted with permission from My Sweet Sleeper. My husband is from Australia, and while we were dating, I spent about a year living there. A couple of years before that, I had lived in South Africa for a few months. Then when my […]

Are You Ready for Cold and Flu Season? Pregnancy is already enough to deal with. Contracting the common cold while pregnant adds to the stress your body is under. Now that you are caring for yourself and your baby, you must make sure you are healthily caring for yourself. Here is how to handle a […]

Get Enough Sleep and Your Baby Will Be Healthy This article from Sarah Lougry was reposted with permission from My Sweet Sleeper. Pregnancy is a beautiful time–feeling those kicks, the anticipation to meet your baby, the preparation of their room. With that said, as your body does this incredible thing of creating life, there are […]

Superpower Your Diet with Ginger Ginger is one of the most beneficial foods you can add to your diet. In addition to pleasant flavor, ginger contains gingerol, a naturally occurring anti-inflammatory agent that can help relieve a variety of ailments. From nausea to muscle soreness, ginger has been found to help people feel better from […]

Tips From an Experienced MotherMother This article from Melinda Muyargas was reposted with permission from My Sweet Sleeper. I’ve been a mom now for more than three and a half years. In many ways, that’s such a short amount of time, but let me tell you, it feels LONG. I feel like a completely different […]

Your Baby Will Thank You For Eating Right Finding the right balance of nutrition can be difficult for a newly pregnant mother. Now that you are carrying your child, you must eat a balanced diet that will serve both you and your growing baby. Your diet will need plenty of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats that […]

Getting Your Vitamins Can Be Easy With Proper Diet Eating a well-rounded diet is incredibly important. Whether you are pregnant or are just looking to eat a healthier diet, it is important to add foods that are rich in vitamins. Vitamins help your body function and can keep you from getting sick. A well-rounded diet […]

Nausea remedies perfect for a summer day Nausea can ruin your day. On a typical day, nausea can leave you feeling gross and uncomfortable. Add a layer of thick summer heat, and now your nausea moves from uncomfortable to miserable. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to fight nausea that include a chance to cool […]

Babies Need to be Comfortable Bringing your newborn home at the beginning of the summer can come with some unique challenges. With rising temperatures, it is important to keep your child cool and comfortable when they sleep during the summer months. Keeping your baby cool can reduce the risk of overheating and will help your […]