How To Cope With Initial Pregnancy Anxiety: Three Tips To Help Ease The Burden
Pregnancy is tough, no matter which way you look at it, and it’s important to understand that the different stages of childbirth trigger unique anxieties. Several months in, it may be stress regarding your ability to cope once the baby arrives, or perhaps it’s the physiological symptoms that are taking their toll. Then, during labor, you have several hours of very intense stress as you prepare for the birth. But there’s also the initial part – the time when you’ve just found out you’re pregnant, and are thinking about the future and wondering how you’re going to manage the situation. Today’s article will focus on just that; here’s how…
From Lifestyle Changes to Health Prep: Steps to Take Before Trying for a Baby
So, you’re thinking about starting a family? Congratulations! This is a huge step that will turn your life upside down—in the most amazing (and sometimes chaotic) ways. A baby will change your world physically, financially, and emotionally. It’s a wild ride filled with giggles, messes, and sleepless nights, but it’s totally worth it! Before you dive in, let’s chat about how to prepare for this exciting adventure. Assess Your Finances First things first: let’s talk dollars and cents. Babies can be a bit like a black hole for money—cute, cuddly, and draining your bank account faster than you can say “diapers.” If your finances are feeling a little tight,…
Staying Healthy During Pregnancy
Eating healthy during pregnancy is important for you and your baby. It can be confusing to know which foods are safe to eat during pregnancy and which ones you should avoid. There are some foods that you should continue eating or up your intake of when you are pregnant. Eating these foods can help you to get the right nourishment for your baby and keep you healthy as well. Here’s a look at some of the top foods you should be eating during pregnancy. Photo by Garon Piceli Dairy Eating dairy products is a good idea when you are pregnant. Pregnancy requires you to consume a…
Starting a Family Soon? Here are a few resources to help.
You may be at a point in your life where you’re ready to start a family and have kids. However, you might be feeling some hesitation or are worried about what your future will look like once you’re a parent. These are normal feelings to have but you shouldn’t let them stop you from fulfilling this dream and desire. These tips will help you know how to prepare for starting a family so you can open a new and exciting chapter in your life. Most of all look forward to the day you get to hold and cuddle your newborn. Pexels You may be at a point in your…
A Time to Celebrate, A Time to Mourn
Today marks two years since we lost our first, my husband’s birthday and our rainbow baby’s eight months old. While I was hesitant to write anything about it I realized I am allowed to celebrate and allowed to be upset still. While I am incredibly blessed to have such an amazing little boy, I know in heaven we have a son or a daughter that wasn’t ready to leave. I will always wonder and I know that one day we will meet. While so many women have experienced loss we are still hesitant to talk about it. Some see it as taboo others have not been in those shoes and…
