Moms blog for pregnant newbies that you cannot miss if you are going to be a mom. Do you remember how it felt when you found out you were pregnant? I’m sure a whirlwind of emotions ran through your body, a perfect cocktail of joy, excitement and, perhaps, a feeling you hadn’t anticipated: fear. The …
Pregnancy is a wonderful time. Some women experience the highest amount of joy, security and happiness in pregnancy. It is at this time that their life begins to be a little bit different and yet they find themselves still celebrating pregnancy. If you’re scared, read the articles from Easytobemom.com
I had heard countless things about it: What if the time change could make them more irritable, that if they had trouble adapting to the new sleep rhythm, that if it was necessary to make a time adjustment in the shots or meals, etc. Well, hey, none of that happened to us. It seems that the change …
It’s been a while since I’ve talked about Ares’ food. Now I remembered that I have not even told you that soon after writing my last post on breastfeeding, it was precisely when I decided to leave it aside. Exactly, a total of 9 months and two considerable bites were the determinants to decide that the time for weaning had arrived. And that’s how overnight I stopped …
Wanting a baby girl: obviously, in the name of genetics and its chances, there is no certain method to “decide” the sex of the unborn child in advance. On the contrary, there are numerous beliefs and some discoveries in the scientific field which could favour one type of spermatozoon over another, as well as strategies …
The main thing in the family is a strong, healthy child. But very often in families there are also long disputes about the desired sex of the child: one parent wants a male and the other prefers only girls. When the family already has a child, then for complete harmony and balance they usually want …
If you’re pregnant, you’re obviously eating all the cabbage, salmon and whole grains you can … right? Many future mothers eat everything they can for the first few months thanks to a little thing called morning sickness and an over-sensitive nose. If you have this problem – best over the counter prenatal vitamins. And that’s …
Many couples have children when they look a certain way or so it seems. They may have difficulty on conceiving a child. There are several possible reasons for this and some solutions to this problem. Flashback, there are the days of Great Britain, Henry VIII, who will chopped off his wives’ head if they cannot …
There are a lot of women around the world today who are trying to get pregnant. There is nothing wrong with this, although there are a lot of things you need to consider before bringing another life in this world. Having a baby is a gift, but along with this gift comes a great responsibility. This responsibility …
These useful and colorful applications are a must-have for expectant mothers. A lot of helpful information, communication and entertainment will brighten up the expectation of the baby. The most useful mobile applications for pregnant women (for Android and iOs). Download – will not regret it! Sprout Written by American developers and doctors, this application is …
Fetal Heart Development Angela Thomas from Englewood Cliffs, N.J., remembers that feeling all too well. Last year she gave birth to her daughter, Maia, knowing that her daughter had a serious heart problem. Hearing your baby’s heart for the first time is a never-to-be-forgotten prenatal experience. “The problem was detected at the 5-month ultrasound check,” …
Is it time? Has labor started? This is it. Nine months of pregnancy have all led up to this one event. The birthing classes and breathing techniques sit at the back of your mind ready to be brought into action. The midwife waits in the wings for the final moments of bringing your baby into …
Getting support from a doula The number of women using doula support is growing as they discover the benefits of working with a doula. Using a doula decreases first-time labor by an average of two hours, according to the Johnson & Johnson Pediatric Institute, which has launched an initiative called Mothering the Mother to encourage …
5 tips from experts for a plus-size pregnancy. Kara Islington weighed 236 pounds when she found out she was expecting her first child. “I was absolutely thrilled to be pregnant, but because of my size, I felt a great deal of anxiety and doubt,” the plus-size mom of two admits. “My brain raced with questions. …
Keep calm and sleep better with the baby! In the first few weeks of life, the newborn’s central nervous system is still immature and disorganized. His sleep-wake cycles are random, and he is likely to sleep 16 to 18 hours a day in three- to four-hour cycles, waking three or four times during the night, …
Help Baby Sleep Through the Night In the classic parenting book Your Baby & Child, Penelope Leach states an enduring truth: “Being a parent means broken nights.” How “broken” those nights will be, and how long they will last, is a variable that is foremost on the mind of every new parent. How can my …
The Baby Nursery on Any Budget Share The Baby Is Coming! Now What? The moment you’ve been excitedly awaiting is only a few months away! There is so much planning, arranging, and preparing to be done before your newborn arrives. There are color schemes to puzzle over, along with bedding and furniture choices to make. …
Signs & Symptoms | Sense of Smell During Pregnancy Some women have such a strong sense of smell they liken it to a bloodhound on the hunt. Crystal Forkan from Tampa Bay, Fla., says that for her, a strong sense of smell was one of the first signs of pregnancy. “I think that I noticed …
Signs & Symptoms | The Signs of Pregnancy I was driving home from a horseback riding lesson when I noticed how sore my chest was – despite my supportive exercise bra. A quick glimpse in the rearview mirror showed a scattering of breakouts along my chin. “Yeah,” I thought, “I’ve been a tad emotional lately, …
Signs & Symptoms | Pregnancy Swelling: Not So Swell Water retention during pregnancy “During pregnancy, you obviously expect your stomach to get bigger. To see your feet and ankles increasing in size, however, might be a surprise. Turns out it’s actually extremely common to experience swelling in those areas during normal pregnancy, especially in women …
