The Pregnant Woman’s Guide to Parties
Pregnant women are not kept in secret caves until they give birth. They are still functioning humans who like to socialize and even be invited to parties from time to time. Whether it is a quiet party with a few guests or a loud blowout with hundreds of people, there...
Massachusetts Recreational Cannabis use is legal. But what should you know about Marijuana Use In Pregnancy?
Marijuana Use In Pregnancy One of the more controversial topics of discussion in the birth and parenting community of late has been the use of marijuana and marijuana-based substances during pregnancy. With the legalization of recreational use in Massachusetts on the...
5 Answers to Your Oddest Questions About Pregnancy
During your first pregnancy, there might be a few questions about your body that you don’t want to ask. There are things that you will feel that might seem odd and things that you could see that will likely go away after your baby is born. Keep in mind that you...
5 Baby Sleep Mistakes You Might Be Making
Image courtesy of Carolina Crossroads Babies are tiny miracles. Did you know that they are born seeing black and white? Eventually, with the proper development most go through, they will develop color vision, eye movement, and recognize their mother’s face. This...
The Role of Hormones During Your Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a fantastic time in a woman’s life. Her body becomes a nurturing home for a precious life, providing everything needed until the baby is ready to make their entrance into the world. To watch the growth of a pregnancy occur is quite amazing and can be...
How to Help Your Toddler Prepare for a New Baby
The excitement you feel over having a new baby soon is hard to deny. However, your toddler may not understand exactly what it means to welcome a new life into the home. As a result, you want to help ease your little one into this transition by using a few creative...
Everything Expecting Mothers Need to Know About HCG
HCG, human chorionic gonadotropin, is what a woman’s body produces during pregnancy within the wall of the placenta. Once embryo implantation takes place against the uterine wall, HCG production begins. It’s at this point that pregnancy tests start working...
How Will Teething Affect Your Baby’s Sleep?
Teething is an exciting time when your baby starts growing up and forming his or her mouth. However, it can be an uncomfortable situation that affects the baby’s sleep and yours. Here’s how: It Causes Pain Dentists say the most prevalent of the signs of...