3 Alternate Ways of Becoming Pregnant
When you have children, you are immediately hit with a sense of joy and affection. Something so small and miraculous will need you to survive, depend on you for all of its needs; that little life you created will need to be taught how to survive in the world and the ins-and-outs of society. In return for everything you do for that precious child, you will receive a lifetime of love. It is important to have the right care provider during this time of pregnancy. As you continued this journey as a parent, you will need proper guidance on taking…
Five Perfect Gift Ideas for Brand New and Soon-to-Be Parents
Parenting is the most significant undertaking in one’s life, one that requires a lot of dedication and hard work. It is the process of nurturing the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth of a child. There’s no denying that this is a very serious responsibility; every decision the parents make must always should be made with best interests of the child in mind. Despite the weight of it all, I believe entering parenthood is a cause for celebration, hence, why we have baby showers, and often give gifts to new parents. But what actually is the best gift we can…
Mistakes You Could Be Making When Trying To Conceive
If you’re struggling to conceive, you could be making some mistakes without even realizing it. You need to be not only physically, but mentally prepared when trying for a baby. These are the mistakes you could be making: Failing To Make A Note Of Your Most Fertile Periods Making sure you’re trying during your most fertile periods will obviously give you the best chance of conceiving. You should make a note of these to experience success. You can use apps to help you track it and figure it out, as well as products that are used like pregnancy tests. If…
Trying to Conceive: 5 Ways to Increase Your Chances To Conceive
While many couples struggle a lot when trying to conceive, but, there are several ways in which the chances of conceiving can be augmented. A woman gets a very short span of time every month, when she is able to conceive and get pregnant. If you miss these days, then you have to wait for a month to try again. Here are some of the top ways that help you to increase your chances of conceiving. Understand your Cycle The most significant factor that can help you conceive is the right understanding of your cycle. While a man stays fertile…
7 Strategies for Getting Pregnant and Becoming a Mommy and Daddy
Some pregnancies happen without planning. But for couples who are ready to become parents, myriad strategies exist to ensure that the process of conceiving is as effective and stress-free as possible. From maintaining a healthy diet to visiting the doctor, both men and women can take steps to make sure their fertility is at its peak. Track Ovulation One of the best ways to go about getting pregnant is to figure out when ovulation happens. First of all, stop taking birth control several months before you intend to get pregnant. A woman's natural menstruation cycle might not happen on the…
PREMAMA® Essentials Prenatal Drink Mix Review & Giveaway (11/7) | #pregnancy
As a doula, one of the most common early pregnancy complaints that I hear (aside of just being flat out tired all the time) is that moms hate taking prenatal vitamins because they make them sick in some form or fashion. Whether it's heightened morning sickness or constipation, sometimes, prenatal vitamins seem like they're doing more harm than good, and many pregnant women just stop taking them - which is simple unacceptable. On the flip side, nursing moms usually drop the prenatal vitamins after the baby is born, but they're so important to help establish a healthy breastmilk supply. (Side…
Healthgrades iOS App | Healthcare information at your fingertips!
It's been almost a year and a half since we moved to Mont Belvieu, Texas, which is a bit of a secluded town on the outskirts of Baytown - East of Houston. When we moved this way, I was terrified that I would not find a pediatrician that went a long with our wishes for a more natural approach to medicine. As a doula, I'm always being asked for referrals for obstetricians, midwives, dentists, and pediatricians, and being in a new-to-me area, with the exception of midwives and my pediatrician, I've not been much help. Now, with and their iOS…
Save on Baby Products with Walmart’s #EveryLittleStep Event
When I think of purchasing items for baby, the first thing that always comes to my mind is "How much is this going to cost me?" Not too long ago, I read about a family who hired a certified baby planner (Did you even know there is such a thing? I didn't!), and because they trusted this person, they ended up spending a lot of money on products and furniture that was useless because it was their first baby and they had no idea what they would need or not need! Not only did they buy a lot of useless…
So you want to be a doula? #doula
So, you've decided you want to be a doula? That's great! Now what? You ask. What is a doula? A doula is a professional, experienced, and trained non-medical assistant who provides physical, emotional and informed choice support in prenatal care and support, during childbirth and during the postpartum period. A birth doula offers continuous care for labor in many settings, to include homebirth, birth center and hospital birth. Ask yourself why? Did you go to your sister's birth and decided, "Oh this I want to do this!" Is your friend a doula, and you want to join the cool kids,…
Why are you attending The Big Latch On? #LatchOnHouston13 #houston
The Big Latch On is this weekend, and the Houston area locations are being held on Saturday, August 3rd. This year, we decided to attach The Big Latch On to Houston's first annual Natural Parenting Expo! As part of the registration, participants were asked the following question: The Big Latch On was created to help bring local awareness to the benefits of breastfeeding as well as to bring the breastfeeding community together for support and education. What are you hoping to get out of this event? Here are some of their awesome answers! has been breastfeeding for 9 months -…