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Whether you’ve been patiently counting down the days of your two-week-wait, or unexpectedly find yourself wondering if you could be pregnant, you’re probably wondering, when should I take a pregnancy test? There’s actually a lot to unpack when it comes to pregnancy tests! Things like, what time of day should you take a pregnancy test? […]

Morning sickness remedies––you need them, and you need them fast! Well, mama, I’m glad you’re here. Because like you, I am all too familiar with the way the first trimester can leave you feeling absolutely joyful and completely horrible at the exact same time. It’s like the ultimate irony actually, the way pregnancy can make […]

Now that you are pregnant, what now? Whether your pregnancy has been long-awaited, planned, or is a total surprise, there are few important and fun things to do once you see two lines on that stick! Because now that you’re pregnant, it’s not just about you anymore. As a labor and delivery nurse, and the […]

Research tells us that a baby’s first 1,000 days ranging from conception up to two years of age are vital for averting adulthood medical conditions. A healthy diet during pregnancy gives the baby all the nutrients it needs to grow properly without leaching them from the mother’s body. How A Healthy Diet Benefits Baby Your […]

How should you eat while pregnant? While pregnant, our body chemistry changes enough that we should consider some dietary changes. Of course, most of us need to improve our diet anyway, so use this time, when your little one is developing, and start working on that diet. We have talked about how to eat healthy […]

While it is always a good idea to eat real food, your pregnancy should encourage you to eat right all the more.  Did you know some fruits can contain pesticide contaminants when you do not purchase organic? Did you know there are some fruits that are just as good without spending extra on the organic?  […]

Holidays are Stressful Enough… Handling the holidays can be difficult for anyone.  Just after Halloween, the party invitations stack up next to the Christmas cards you wanted to send out, then the pressure to make those perfect cookies mounts up.  Stress for anyone.  But dealing with pregnancy during the holidays can mount up the pressure […]

You know that feeling crummy is a small part of pregnancy, but if morning sickness is severe, your doctor may prescribe a medication or recommend taking a supplement. Here’s a list of morning sickness symptoms that warrant an immediate phone call to your physician or midwife. Vomiting blood or if your vomit looks like coffee […]

During the holidays, you are eating for two Pregnant mothers have a lot to be thankful for during the Thanksgiving holiday.  Every expectant mother wants to enjoy dinner, but a few tips come to mind when it comes to preparing the meal.  These are some extra things for a pregnant woman to keep in mind […]