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Protein Powders and Breastfeeding – A Guide for Nursing Moms

Protein Powders and Breastfeeding – A Guide for Nursing Moms

How to Find a Safe Protein Powder While Breastfeeding If you’re a breastfeeding mom, you may be wondering if protein shakes are safe to drink while lactating.  The truth is, what you can and can’t consume while breastfeeding can be confusing.  After all, the things 

How Many Receiving Blankets and Swaddles do you Need for Baby?

How Many Receiving Blankets and Swaddles do you Need for Baby?

What’s the Difference Between a Receiving Blanket and a Swaddle and how Many do you Need? When stocking up on items before your baby’s arrival, you may find yourself wondering how many receiving blankets or swaddles you will need.  It’s no secret that new babies 

Amy Shurtz – Pregnancy and Birth Story

Amy Shurtz – Pregnancy and Birth Story

Amy is 31, has a 5 yr old, 4 yr old, a four month old, and is a foster mom. She is an event coordinator for the Pinners Conference, loves Harry Potter, desserts and tattoos. Was your pregnancy planned or a surprise? Planned. If planned, 

The Best Online Breastfeeding Classes For New Moms

The Best Online Breastfeeding Classes For New Moms

The Best Virtual Breastfeeding Courses for Pregnant and New Moms If you’re looking for the best online breastfeeding class, look no further.  We’ve complied a list of the top virtual breastfeeding courses that you can take during or after your pregnancy. It’s no secret that 

Mallory Whitmore – Pregnancy and Birth Story

Mallory Whitmore – Pregnancy and Birth Story

Mallory is a mom of two. The oldest is almost 5 and youngest just turned 2. She is a Certified Infant Feeding Tech, and founder of The Formula Mom, an online educational platform that provides support and education to parents who formula feed! Was your 

Somer Loomis – Pregnancy and Birth Story

Somer Loomis – Pregnancy and Birth Story

Somer is an Architect and Chief Content Officer for her family run non-profit called Birth2Work where she coaches couples with children of all ages to come together as confident leaders of their family team. She lives in Southern California with her husband of 11 years 

The Best Postpartum Pads for 2023

The Best Postpartum Pads for 2023

The Best Postpartum Pads to Wear After Birth It doesn’t matter if you have a vaginal birth, or a c-section, you’re going to need to stock up on the best postpartum pads to get you through the weeks after birth.  Vaginal bleeding after birth, also 

How to Make Padsicles for an Easier Postpartum Recovery

How to Make Padsicles for an Easier Postpartum Recovery

Simple Instructions for DIY Padsicles Whether you’re pregnant with your first baby, or your fifth baby, making postpartum padsicles is an easy way to prepare for recovery after birth.  Taking extra care of your perinium after a vaginal birth is essential.  In a few simple 

The Best Fertility Monitors to Help you Get Pregnant (Fast)

The Best Fertility Monitors to Help you Get Pregnant (Fast)

Deciding it’s time to find the best fertility monitor can be hard. You’re probably tired of peeing on ovulation test strips and using fertility apps that aren’t always accurate. Many of us spent our early life thinking that getting pregnant was easy, only to find 

Cute and Affordable Baby Shower Favors

Cute and Affordable Baby Shower Favors

Creating cute baby shower favors doesn’t have to be expensive.  There are tons of affordable baby shower favor ideas that are sure to please any guest.  From inexpensive and edible baby shower favors, to simple DIY favors, you’re sure to find something that fits perfectly