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# Pregnant Chicken

## Posts

- [20 Sweet Valentine's Day Gifts for Baby's First February 14th](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/babys-first-valentines-day-gifts.md)
- [Valentine's Day Notes for Pregnant Women](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/valentine-notes-for-pregnant-ladies.md): Looking for the perfect Valentine's message for your pregnant partner? These heartfelt notes celebrate her strength, beauty, and the incredible...
- [Noon Year's Eve: The Stress-Free Way to Celebrate New Year's With Young Kids (No Midnight Required)](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/noon-years-eve.md): After five years of celebrating Noon Year's Eve with my own kids, I've discovered the secret to a stress-free New Year's celebration: skip midnight...
- [Best Baby Gifts Under 1 Year: 40+ Expert-Tested Ideas That Actually Get Used](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/100-great-gifts-ideas-for-babies-under-one.md): The best baby gifts combine long play value, developmental benefits, and practical usefulness. Based on my experience as a parent and years of...
- [11 Toys Kids Actually Play With Long After the Holidays (According to Parents)](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/toys-kids-actually-play-with.md)
- [Best Charitable Baby Gifts That Give Back (9 Meaningful Options)](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/baby-gifts-that-give-back.md): Here's what I've learned after being in the baby space for over a decade and attending more baby showers than I can count: some of the most...
- [Win a $500 Newton Baby Gift Card](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/win-newton-baby.md): Enter for your chance to win a Newton Baby $500 gift card.
- [My Advent Calendar Picks for 2025 (That Aren't Chocolate)](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/advent-calendars.md): When I was a kid, my mom used to buy me and my brother a chocolate advent calendar every December.
- [Breastfeeding in Public: Why the First Time Is the Hardest](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/breastfeeding-in-public.md): My daughter and I had to spend the first 5 days of her life in the hospital, so I was somewhat hostage on the ward to breastfeeding examination,...
- [What's the Best Age to Have a Baby? Having Babies Younger vs. Older](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/having-babies-younger-vs-older.md): I am always surprised at the strong opinions people have about everyone else’s reproductive decisions, so I have no doubt that you’ve already...
- [Build a Maternity Wardrobe (without blowing your budget)](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/building-maternity-wardrobe-without-blowing-budget.md)
- [Kids Music (That Doesn't Suck)](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/kids-music.md)
- [We’re Three Pediatrician Moms:  Here’s the Weird Stuff Newborns Do That’s Totally Normal](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/weird-stuff-newborns-do.md): We’re three pediatricians who thought nothing could surprise us after years of training and patient care. Then we had our own babies. Even knowing...
- [Target's Running Their Car Seat Trade-In Event Again!](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/targets-new-car-seat-trade-in-program-is-all-kinds-of-awesome.md)
- [How to Do Your Own Baby Photoshoot at Home](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/how-to-do-your-own-baby-photoshoot.md): A DIY baby photoshoot always seems like it would be fairly easy, yet something was never quite right with the shots I took. They were either too...
- [3 Non-Creepy Ways to Make Mom Friends](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/make-mom-friends.md): Making mom friends shouldn’t feel like a high-stakes networking event but somehow, it often does. If you’ve ever found yourself awkwardly...
- [Last-Minute Baby Gifts That Still Feel Intentional](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/best-last-minute-baby-gifts.md): We've all been there — scrambling to find the perfect baby gift when time is running out. Maybe you forgot about the baby shower until the morning...
- [13 Fun (and Not So Fun) Pregnancy Facts](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/fun-pregnancy-facts.md): Anyone who’s ever carried and birthed a child will probably tell you that pregnancy is a wild ride.
- [Thoughtful Baby Gifts on a Budget That Still Feel Special](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/thoughtful-baby-gifts-budget.md)
- [Your Guide to Amazing Maternity Photos](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/5-tips-for-great-pregnancy-photographs.md): So you're growing a tiny human and want to capture this incredible moment before life gets completely wild? Smart move. Let's talk about how to make...
- [The Perfect Baby Gifts for Your Coworker (That Won't Make It Awkward)](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/baby-gifts-for-coworker.md)
- [Free New Parent Coupon Printables: The Perfect DIY Baby Gift](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/free-new-parent-coupon-printables.md): Struggling to find the perfect gift for new parents? Skip the baby gear guesswork and give them what they really need: your time and help.
- [67 Perfect Baby Book Inscriptions](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/perfect-baby-book-inscriptions.md): Baby showers are evolving, and honestly, I love the trend of asking guests to bring books instead of cards! It creates an amazing little library for...
- [Last-Minute Baby Gifts That Still Wow Every Mom](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/last-minute-baby-gifts.md)
- [CuboAi Smart Baby Monitor 3 Review](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/cuboai-smart-baby-monitor-3-review.md)
- [Win the Swag Box!](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/swag.md)
- [Baby Items to Have If You're Easily Grossed Out](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/baby-items-grossed-out.md)
- [Do I Really Need an Air Purifier in the Nursery?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/need-air-purifier-nursery.md)
- [200 Perfect Teddy Bear Names](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/teddy-bear-names.md): Chances are, one of the first gifts you received when you announced you were expecting was some kind of stuffed animal. It’s pretty likely that you...
- [Why Advocating for Pain-Free Births Can Be Irresponsible](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pain-free-births.md): I’ve been a yoga teacher for over 13 years. Breathwork? Daily. Nervous system regulation? My jam. I’ve got a toolbox full of practices to calm...
- [Baby Gifts That Look Way More Expensive Than They Are](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/expensive-looking-baby-gifts.md)
- [Preparing for Daycare: Building Your 'Sick Kit' Battle Station](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/daycare-sick-kit.md)
- [Instagram Birth Announcement Ideas](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/instagram-birth-announcement-ideas.md): You’ve spent the better part of a year waiting for the arrival of your baby and the big moment is just around the corner - cue the confetti! If...
- [Baby Still Isn’t Head Down? Here's Why it's Nothing to Worry About!](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/baby-still-isnt-head-down.md): If I had a dime for every time a pregnant mama panic messaged me about the baby in their belly not being head down, well, I would be sitting on a...
- [Navigating In-Law Relationships After Baby's Arrival](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/in-law-relationships-after-baby.md): When a baby arrives, it doesn't just change your immediate family dynamic – it shifts the entire extended family structure. Suddenly, parents...
- [When Your Toddler Has Meltdowns at Bedtime](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/toddler-bedtime-meltdowns.md): Ah, the toddler bedtime tantrum – that special moment when your child suddenly needs water, another hug, to find a specific toy, or simply...
- [Can Dads Really Get Postpartum Depression?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/dads-postpartum-depression.md): Years ago, before I became certified as a perinatal therapist, I was almost offended when I heard Adam Busby from OutDaughtered say he had...
- [Sleep Training Tips You Can Start Tonight (That Don’t Include Crying It Out)](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/sleep-training-tips-can-start-tonight-dont-include-crying.md)
- [How to Get a Sick Baby to Sleep: A Guide for Exhausted Parents](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/help-sick-baby-sleep.md)
- [Can I Take Allergy Medication While Pregnant?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/can-i-take-allergy-medication-while-pregnant.md)
- [Can I Fly While Pregnant?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/can-i-fly-while-pregnant.md): So you're pregnant and wondering if you can still hop on a plane for that beach vacation or important work trip? Good news! Most medical experts and...
- [Choosing the Perfect Care for Your Kids](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/child-care-options-explained.md): Whether you're heading back to work or need an extra hand now and then, finding someone you can trust to take care of your kid can seem pretty...
- [100+ Perfect Maternity Captions for Instagram and Pregnancy Photos](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/maternity-captions-pregnancy-photos.md): Whether you're posting your first bump photo or documenting your entire journey to motherhood, finding the perfect words to accompany your maternity...
- [Snot Hacks: Tips When Your Kid Can’t Blow Their Nose](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/kid-cant-blow-nose.md)
- [50+ Best Baby Shower Game Prize Ideas](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/baby-shower-game-prizes.md)
- [Cloth vs. Disposable Diapers: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/cloth-vs-disposable-diapers.md): When you have a baby there’s no getting around the simple fact that you need to cover their bums with something. Many people are very passionate...
- [15 Funny Pregnancy Valentine's Day Memes to Share With Your Partner](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/valentines-day-notes.md): I felt a little inspired this February with the warm glow of love and bonbons, so I came up with a few fun cards that you pregnant peeps could share...
- [Postpartum OCD: What If I Drop My Baby and Other Scary Thoughts](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/postpartum-ocd.md): When I was pregnant with my first, I was overly prepared for his arrival. I had all the things – the crib, swing, car seat, monitor, and all the...
- [Babylist Baby Registry Review: Pros and Cons](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/best-baby-registry-ev-ah.md)
- [Sorry, My Pregnant Butt is Sitting Down](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pregnancy-fatigue.md): Early on in my pregnancy, I got offended when people tried to do things for me ‘because you’re pregnant now.’ You know the well-meaning yet...
- [Zika Virus & Pregnancy: When Aren't Mosquitoes A-holes?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/zika-virus-when-arent-mosquitoes-assholes.md): We already had plenty of reasons to hate mosquitoes, but now we have Zika virus to worry about, especially if you're pregnant or planning to be. So...
- [Best Online Baby Photo & Video Journals](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/best-online-baby-photo-journals.md): Oh hi there, fellow parent with approximately 3000 close up shots of your sleeping newborn.
- [Are Artificial Sweeteners Safe During Pregnancy?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/are-artificial-sweeteners-safe-during-pregnancy.md): So you're pregnant and suddenly everyone's got an opinion about what goes in your mouth. No sushi! No deli meat! No soft cheese! But what about that...
- [How Do I Sterilize Baby Bottles (and is it Really Necessary?)](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/how-do-i-sterilize-baby-bottles.md): When it comes to caring for your baby, cleanliness is typically a high priority (along with sleep and sanity). One topic that often comes up is...
- [Is Using Cold Medicine While Pregnant Safe?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/is-using-cold-medicine-while-pregnant-safe.md): Here's the thing with cold medicine when you're pregnant - you feel like absolute garbage, you can't breathe, and suddenly everyone becomes an expert...
- [Finding 'Made In America' Toys](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/made-in-america-toys.md): Many parents are on the hunt for high quality toys that are made in the USA, but are any toys made in America anymore? Are any affordable, or are we...
- [30+ DIY New Mom Gift Basket Ideas](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/diy-new-mom-gift-basket.md): Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure.
- [Veer Cruiser Review: After 4 Years, Is This Stroller Wagon Worth It?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/cruiser-stroller-wagon.md): Post contains affiliate links and we were provided a stroller to test. See our disclosure.
- [Navigating Your Second Baby Registry](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/navigating-your-second-baby-registry.md): You've navigated the waters of parenthood before with your first child, but preparing for baby #2 often feels like completely new territory. What are...
- [10 Baby Registry Items That Are Worth the Splurge](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/baby-products-for-yourself.md): Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure.
- [Best Stocking Stuffer Ideas for a Pregnant Woman](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pregnant-woman-stocking-stuffer-ideas.md): Are you looking for the perfect stocking stuffers for a special mom-to-be in your life? It's tricky because you want to give helpful and thoughtful...
- [Best Canadian Baby Gifts](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/best-canadian-baby-gifts.md): Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure.
- [70+ Toddler Activities to Beat Boredom (No Screens Required)](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/toddler-friendly-activities-that-dont-include-screens.md): ,By Amy Morrison, Founder of Pregnant Chicken
- [What to Expect When You're Trying to Expect](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/trying-to-expect.md): Hi, it’s me, well actually you. Just to start off with what you want to know most: You have a child. Two actually but that’s a whole other story.
- [Thanksgifting Giveaway](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/thanksgifting-giveaway.md)
- [Third Trimester Bingo](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/third-trimester-bingo.md): Ah, the third trimester.
- [Is Going on Roller Coasters While Pregnant Safe?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/is-it-okay-to-go-on-a-roller-coaster-while-youre-pregnant.md): Riding roller coasters while pregnant is generally considered unsafe and is not recommended at any stage of pregnancy due to potential risks to both...
- [Win a Year of Millie Moon Luxury Diapers & Sensitive Wipes!](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/millie-moon-giveaway.md): Enter for your chance to win a year’s supply of Millie Moon Luxury Diapers & Sensitive Wipes! It's a prize worth over $1,000!
- [10 Thoughtful Gifts for New Moms (That Actually Help)](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/best-gifts-for-a-new-mom.md): Quick answer: The best gifts for new moms are practical items they'll actually use—like homemade freezer meals, diapers in larger sizes, care...
- [Is Cord Blood Banking Worth It?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/is-blood-cord-banking-worth-it.md): At some point during your pregnancy, someone at your OB’s office or at the bus stop might ask you what you’re doing about cord blood banking....
- [Can I Go to a Concert While I’m Pregnant?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/can-i-go-to-a-concert-while-im-pregnant.md): Short answer: Yes, you can go to a concert while pregnant.
- [Parent Tested Parent Approved Winners: Baby & Toddler](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/ptpa-award-winners-baby-toddler.md): The Parent Tested Parent Approved seal has been the symbol of instant trust for millions of consumers for over 15 years. It’s an award built on...
- [What to Write in a Baby Shower Card](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/write-baby-shower-card.md): This post contains affiliate links and was created in partnership with Minted. All opinions are my own. See our disclosure.
- [Win a 6 month Supply of Rascals Diapers and Sensitive Wipes!](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/rascals-giveaway.md): Stock up your baby's nursery and enter for a chance to win a 6 month supply of Rascals Premium Diapers and Baby Wipes! Perfect for your newest...
- [Tips for Hosting a Baby Sprinkle](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/tips-for-hosting-baby-sprinkle.md): This post contains affiliate links and was created in partnership with Minted. All opinions are my own. See our disclosure.
- [Eating Junk Food During Pregnancy](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/can-i-eat-junk-food-while-pregnant.md): We all know junk food is crap (hence the name). It increases body fat, it fills us up when we should be eating broccoli, and some of it contains...
- [How Canadian Maternity Leave Works](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/canadian-maternity-leave.md): Anytime I post about paid parental leave I'm always surprised by the feedback. So many people comment on how the government couldn’t afford to...
- [Dyper vs. Coterie Diapers](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/organic-diapers.md): Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure.
- [Best Deals, Discount Codes & Giveaways on Pregnancy & Baby Products](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/deals.md)
- [60+ Baby Shower Themes: Ideas for Boys & Girls](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/baby-shower-themes.md): This post contains affiliate links and was created in partnership with Minted. All opinions are my own. See our disclosure.
- [Is ByHeart Baby Formula Worth The Hype?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/byheart-baby-formula-review.md): Post contains affiliate links and was made in partnership with ByHeart. See our disclosure.
- [Listening vs Hearing: My Toddler Doesn’t Listen, Can They Hear Me?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/toddler-listening-vs-hearing.md): As a mom of three children under four, I spend a lot of time with fellow parents and caregivers. I am currently a stay-at-home mom but I have a...
- [Is Minted’s Membership Program Worth It?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/minted-membership-program.md)
- [Are Low Carb Diets Safe During Pregnancy?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/low-carb-diets-during-pregnancy.md): Low-carb diets have been the trend for years and everyone’s ditching bread to shrink their waistlines. But what happens when you’re growing a...
- [30+ New Baby and Sibling Photo Ideas for Your Newborn Photoshoot](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/baby-and-sibling-photo-ideas.md): Seeing your big kid welcome their new baby sibling into the world is just about one of the sweetest things you can witness as a parent. Capturing...
- [9 Best Places to Create a Baby Registry in Canada](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/best-baby-registry-canada.md): Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure.
- [Are Aura Frames Worth It? My Full Review (a Year Later)](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/aura-frame-review.md): Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure.
- [7 Diapers as Good as (or Better Than) Pampers](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/baby-diaper-comparison.md): Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure.
- [40+ First Easter Baby Photo Shoot Ideas You Can Do at Home](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/diy-easter-baby-photoshoot-ideas.md): Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure.
- [Baby’s Only Review: Affordable Organic Formula is a Best Kept Secret](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/babys-only-organic-formula-review.md): Post contains affiliate links and was made in partnership with Baby's Only. See our disclosure.
- [Best Board Books for a Baby's Easter Basket](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/board-books-baby-easter-basket.md): Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure.
- [Why You Should Name That Kid Before Birth](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/name-the-baby.md): We chose our first child’s name before we even started trying to conceive: Melissa Waugh, a name we both loved. But at the twenty-week ultrasound,...
- [30+ First Easter Basket Ideas for a Baby](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/babys-first-easter.md): Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure.
- [LeapFrog LF930HD Smart Remote Access Video Baby Monitor Review](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/leapfrog-lf930hd-baby-monitor-review.md): Post contains affiliate links and was made in partnership with LeapFrog. All opinions are our own. See our disclosure.
- [24 Fun St. Patrick's Day Baby Photo Shoot Ideas You Can Do at Home](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/st-patricks-day-baby-photoshoot.md): Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure.
- [My Doctor Cleared Me For PPD. I Had PPA.](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/my-doctor-cleared-me-for-ppd-i-had-ppa.md): When I had my first daughter, I was so prepared. I had the cute crib, the fancy noise machine, the baby swing (that she would hate, it turned out),...
- [Helpful Potty Training Gear: What Do You Actually Need?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/helpful-potty-training-gear.md)
- [VTech V-Care VC2105 Smart Nursery Baby Monitor Review](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/vtech-vcare-baby-monitor-review.md): Post contains affiliate links and was made in partnership with Vtech. All opinions are our own. See our disclosure.
- [Baby Shower Trivia Questions + Free Answer Sheet Printable](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/baby-shower-trivia-questions.md): No baby shower would be complete without a classic baby shower game or two (especially when it comes with some sweet prizes).
- [Mockingbird High Chair vs. Stokke Tripp Trapp](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/mockingbird-high-chair.md)
- [Stroller vs. Baby Carrier: Do You Need Both?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/stroller-vs-baby-carrier.md): Many parents of newborns ask themselves (and inevitably, the internet) how much gear is really necessary to function in a life with small kids. While...
- [Best Toys to Occupy a Baby or Toddler on a Flight](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/best-baby-toys-for-flight.md)
- [240 Seasonal Captions for Baby Photos and Letterboards](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/seasonal-captions-for-baby-photos.md): Whether you've captured another fantastic photo of your baby (I mean, they are all perfect) but now you're stumped on how to caption it on Instagram,...
- [Baby’s Only Vs. Kendamil: Which Baby Formula is Better?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/babys-only-vs-kendamil.md): Post contains affiliate links and was made in partnership with Baby's Only. See our disclosure.
- [Best Places to Find Matching Family Christmas Pajamas & Holiday PJs](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/matching-family-holiday-pajamas-pjs.md): Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure.
- [10 Tips for Managing Your Baby's First Christmas](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/tips-babys-first-christmas.md): There's something special about a baby's first Christmas – or any big holiday focusing on celebrating as a family – but it can get overwhelming...
- [10+ Family-Friendly Holiday Movies (That Won't Scare Kids)](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/family-friendly-holiday-movies.md): There’s a fine balance when it comes to holiday movies. You want to find something that entertains all ages but doesn’t instill terror in your...
- [12 Meaningful Traditions to Start on Baby’s First Christmas](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/traditions-babys-first-christmas.md): Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure.
- [Top 17 Baby Products for Small Spaces or Apartments](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/baby-products-for-small-spaces.md): Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure.
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- [Twins: When You Get A Little More Than You Were Expecting](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/more-than-you-were-expecting-twin.md): You can love your twins without loving the twin thing.
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- [How to Pick the Best Baby Stroller: What Features to Look For](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pick-the-best-baby-stroller-take-our-stroller-quiz.md): Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure.
- [12 Things I Can Tell You About Breastfeeding for 12 Months](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/breastfeeding-all-about-chemistry.md): Before I was pregnant, I was a completely clean slate regarding feeding options for babies.
- [Surprise Twins Are Apparently a Thing That Happens Now](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/surprise-twins.md): Surprise twins? Yes, you read that right.
- [Getting Help for Postpartum Depression](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/help-for-postpartum-depression.md): “I am wondering if it would help to talk to someone at this point,” he said.
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- [Beyond Depression - Navigating Postpartum PTSD](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/postpartum-ptsd.md): Postpartum PTSD affects about 9% of women following childbirth. Here’s what it
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- [Where to Find Fabric Face Masks for Toddlers](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/fabric-face-mask-toddlers.md): Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure.
- [I Tried Dr. Karp’s 5 'S's for Baby Sleep... and They Worked](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/dr-karps-5-ss-sleep.md): Being a parent is wonderful, crazy, adventurous, and joyful, but it isn’t
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- [The Grief and the Grace of a Pandemic Pregnancy](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pandemic-pregnancy.md): When the Coronavirus alarm bells first started sounding, it felt like the
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- [The Secret to Creating a Great Baby Registry](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/secret-to-creating-a-great-baby-registry.md): Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure.
- [16 Ways to Support Your Partner Before, During, and After Birth](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/supporting-partner-birth.md): Supporting your partner through something as wild as pregnancy and birth can
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- [Camping with a Baby - Best Tricks and Tips](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/camping-with-a-baby-best-tricks-tips.md): Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure.
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- [Unique Board Books for Babies: Creating a More Diverse Bookshelf](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/diverse-board-books.md): Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure.
- [Letting Baby Sleep: When to Wake for Feedings (and Why)](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/feeding-schedule-for-a-newborn.md)
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- [You Don’t Have to Have a Great Mom to Be One](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/great-mom.md): The biggest fear I have had as a motherless mom was when I realized I had no idea how to be a mom.
- [Best Baby Subscription Boxes](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/best-baby-subscription-boxes.md): Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure.
- [Medela Freestyle Flex - Small, Mighty, and Mobile](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/medela-freestyle-flex.md): Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure.
- [Hatch Rest+ Review (and, how does it compare to the Rest?)](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/hatch-rest-review.md): Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure.
- [Fetal Demise Delivery - What I Wished I Knew](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/fetal-demise.md): When the ultrasound tech gave me a sorrowful face, apologized and looked down, my heart raced and tears started streaming. It’s like in the blink...
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- [Safe Sleep for Babies: Good, Better, Best](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/safe-sleep.md)
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- [The Best Harry Potter Baby Gear](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/harry-potter-baby-gear.md): Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure.
- [How to Choose the Right Care Provider for Your Birth](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/choosing-care-provider.md): By Emily Ramirez | Pregnancy & Parenting Writer, Mom of Two
- [Get Breastfeeding Support Anytime, Anywhere With Medela](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/medelas-24-7-lc.md): This post was created in partnership with Medela.Update: Medela’s 24/7 LC services have been discontinued. However, they do offer similar resources...
- [Five Beautiful Truths about Postpartum Bodies](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/postpartum-bodies.md): Oh boy, this is hard to admit, but here goes: I'm not always in love with my postpartum body.
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- [If I Don't Take Care of Me Who Will?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/take-care-of-me.md)
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- [Where to Find Organic Baby Clothes](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/organic-baby-clothes.md): This post contains affiliate links.
- [Viral Photo Celebrates Different Ways to Feed your Baby](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/feed-your-baby.md): You know what’s old and outdated? This idea that there’s a one size fits all best way to feed a baby.
- [Free Printable ‘Bring a Book’ Baby Shower Inserts](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/bring-a-book.md): This post was created in partnership with HarperCollins.
- [It's Possible to Hate Pregnancy, but Love Motherhood](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/hate-pregnancy-love-motherhood.md): I was one of those people who absolutely could not wait to be pregnant. I fantasized about what I would look like with a big ole’ baby bump and...
- [Is My Toilet Seat Turning Blue Because I’m Pregnant?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/toilet-seat-turning-blue.md): Picture this. You stumble into the bathroom in the middle of the night to empty
- [Just 16 Adorable Babies With Creepy Teeth](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/babies-with-teeth.md): I think we can all agree that babies are adorable, and that a nice set of pearly
- [Dear Fellow Moms: Please Stop Telling Me How Hard It Gets](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/dear-fellow-mamas.md): It started almost as soon as my newborn son and I got home from the hospital. Admonitions to “enjoy it while you can; it only gets harder from...
- [Being Pregnant in Germany: Anatomy and Pregnancy Terms auf Deutsch](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pregnancy-terms-auf-deutsch.md): As a pregnant woman living in a first world country, I’ve had many visits to the doctor thus far. Every four weeks, to be exact. I’ve been poked...
- [Is Bakuchiol a Pregnancy-Safe Alternative to Retinol?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/bakuchiol.md): I can appreciate the despair so many pregnant women feel when they have to say
- [7 Most Outrageous Pregnancy Myths Expecting Moms Hear](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/outrageous-advice.md): The moment you rock a baby bump you suddenly become public property. Complete
- [Why Enso Rings are Awesome for Pregnancy and Beyond](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/enso-rings.md): Enso Rings Are Pregnancy Friendly Jewelry
- [Is Your Pregnancy App Making You Paranoid?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/delete-your-pregnancy-app.md): Pregnant, at last! And so it began. A dialogue between me and my baby. Sorry, I
- [How to Pack an “Oh Sh!t” Baby Kit for the Car](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/baby-kit.md): Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure.
- [Summer Safety Tips for Babies](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/summer-safety-tips-for-babies.md): Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure.
- [How to Gracefully Deal with Unsolicited Parenting Advice](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/unsolicited-parenting-advice.md): After I had my son, it was like a secret newsletter that went out (to everyone but me) saying that I didn’t have a clue and wanted all the advice...
- [Tips (and Reminders) to Prepare for Your Second Baby](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/preparing-for-second-baby.md): Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure.
- [Postpartum Recovery: The Honest Guide Nobody Gave Me](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/after-birth-care.md)
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- [Tug and Pull - Finding Balance in Motherhood](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/finding-balance-in-motherhood.md): As women, we feel so conflicted throughout our lives. It begins with who our best friend will be, and transitions to which college we will choose, or...
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- [This Baby Gift Idea Will Blow Their Future Minds](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/baby-gift-idea.md): Hold on to your butts. I’m about to pass along a pretty incredible baby gift idea.
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- [I Finally Found an Excellent Birth Course: and It’s All Online](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/birth-course.md): I am approached to review birth classes A LOT. I’ve listened to a number of them
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- [New Mom Guilt: Why You're Not Failing as a Mother](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/why-youre-never-failing-as-a-mother.md): I’ve gotten a lot of emails from women saying they feel overwhelmed by motherhood. Not in a dangerous way, just in a mom guilt “I totally suck...
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- [Best Nursery Nook Ideas - Creating Space for Baby in a Master Bedroom](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/best-nursery-nook-ideas.md): Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure.
- [Interview for the Role of Mom](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/interview-role-of-mom.md): Good morning. Welcome. We’re so glad you’re interviewing for the Role of Mom
- [Birth and Newborn Life: A Dad's Perspective on 10 Surprising Things](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/newborn-life.md): It should come as no surprise that certain things about birth and newborns are
- [The Great Second Baby Debate: Head Vs. Heart](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/the-great-second-baby-debate-head-vs-heart.md): Some time ago, and I can’t pinpoint exactly when, my body started to crave another baby. I’m pretty sure my ovaries started to ache (although...
- [Scary Shit Series: Surviving Diagnosis Day](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/surviving-diagnosis-day.md): Ok. It wasn’t supposed to go like this. You were supposed to go in, find out the baby’s sex, and then buy the pink or blue supplies for your...
- [When to Push During Labor Got an Update](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/when-to-push-during-labor.md): Salt-N-Pepa might not have been talking about labor and delivery when they
- [How Can I Help My Baby With a Cold?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/baby-with-a-cold.md): This post was developed in partnership with Crane and contains affiliate links.
- [Returning to Work after Having a Baby - the Truth About the 5th Trimester](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/returning-to-work-after-having-a-baby-the-truth-about-the-5th-trimester.md): After nearly four months of maternity leave, I returned to work on a Wednesday
- [40+ Best Pregnancy Halloween Costume Ideas](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/best-pregnancy-halloween-costume-ideas.md): Okay, I love Hallowe’en. So much so that I sometimes use the little apostrophe between the ‘e’s. If you’re looking for the perfect pregnancy...
- [C-Section Basics - 10 Things You Should Know About Them](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/ten-things-about-c-section.md): It’s probably not news to you that there are only two ways for a baby to make its entrance into the world – either vaginally or Caesarean Section...
- [The AAP Wants to Ban Infant Walkers](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/aap-wants-to-ban-infant-walkers.md): The American Academy of Pediatrics
- [6 Truths About Being a Working Mom of an Infant](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/working-mom-of-an-infant.md): I am a working mom of an infant.
- [21 Funny Maternity T-Shirts That’ll Make You Laugh](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/funny-maternity-t-shirts.md): Buying maternity wear is maybe the only thing more stressful about pregnancy
- [Compression Socks During Pregnancy: Feel the Awesome!](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/compression-socks-during-pregnancy-feel-the-awesome.md): Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure.
- [When your Baby is Allergic to Your Breastmilk](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/allergic-to-your-breastmilk.md): You could bounce a quarter off my boobs right now. Actually, if you did that, I
- [Setting Boundaries: Why My Mother and I Have a Safe Word](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/setting-boundaries.md): “You know it’s okay to have caffeine, right?”
- [Faking Fine: The Silent Burden of Miscarriage No One Sees](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/talk-about-miscarriage.md): “Oh, I’m so sorry. I’m not seeing that heartbeat we’re looking for.” It’s a sentence that will be burned into my memory forever. At least...
- [The 7 Best Things I Did For Myself As a First Time Mom](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/first-time-mom.md): Becoming a mother is the single biggest shift in identity, daily life and routine I have ever experienced. The postpartum period is particularly...
- [New Mom Bingo - Can You Fill a Card?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/new-mom-bingo.md): When I gave birth to my first baby three weeks early this past January, I had
- [Hey Baby - I Need You, Too](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/new-mom-fears.md): I remember the first time I worried about you – like, really worried. It was 3 or 4 in the morning and even though I was desperately tired and...
- [Stop Telling Me I Can't Just Because I'm Pregnant](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/because-im-pregnant.md): I think it’s safe to say that the icky, less-than-glamorous parts of pregnancy have been pretty well documented by now. It’s no longer taboo to...
- [Early Allergen Introduction: How to Safely Prevent Food Allergies](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/food-allergies-early-introduction.md): The short answer: Start offering common allergens like peanuts and eggs around 6 months, but not before 4 months, once your baby can handle...
- [Why the F!@# Didn’t Anybody Tell Me a C-Section Was Like This?!](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/c-section-was-like-this.md): I had an unplanned cesarean with my first child. Even though I had read up on cesarean delivery, the material was delivered in a very matter-of-fact,...
- [Life With a New Baby: Harder and Better](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/life-as-a-new-mom.md): It’s a scene every mother knows all too well.
- [Yep, You Can Be in Real Labor and Not Even Know It](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/real-labor.md): I remember being pregnant with my first baby, my daughter, and thinking about what “real labor” would feel like. I Googled everything I could...
- [A Lactation Consultant Told Me It Was Okay to Quit Breastfeeding (So I Didn't)](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/lactation-consultant.md): Breastfeeding did not come easily for me and my son. Once I went into labor, the unexpected intervened. A fourth-degree tear meant I had to go right...
- [Is Tanning During Pregnancy Safe?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/is-tanning-safe-when-youre-pregnant.md): With warm, sunny days on the horizon, you might be tempted to get some Vitamin D (and a glowing tan) while pregnant. However, you may be wondering,...
- [Why This Mom of Two Hasn't Left the House in Days](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/mom-of-two.md): I have to imagine that one of the greatest struggles of maternity leave has got
- [Pregnancy and Childbirth in 13 Anchorman GIFs](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/anchorman-gifs.md): You decide it’s time to start trying to get pregnant, so you send out some sexy
- [10 Things This Adoptive Mom Wants You To Know](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/10-things-this-adoptive-mom-wants-you-to-know.md): I get it. My family isn’t the typical family made up of mini-me’s. My family has
- [Pain Relief in Labor and Delivery: The Epidural](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/labor-delivery-epidural.md): If you’re pregnant, you’ve probably already been asked if you’re going to get an epidural. Epidurals, like cilantro and selfie sticks, are one...
- [Here's What Infertility Feels Like...](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/infertility-feels-like.md): What is it like trying to get pregnant?
- [A $30 Sports Bra Restored My Sense of Self](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/a-30-sports-bra-restored-my-sense-of-self.md): Everyone knows that your body will be different after having babies. You can’t stretch your skin out that far and not see any effects. I knew my...
- [Find Your Mom Squad... and Never Let Go](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/mom-squad.md): “In case you ever feel like you are failing as a parent, these are the things I
- [Branch Basics Review](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/branch-basics-review.md): Let me start by saying I’m a bit of a hypocritical hippy. By this, I mean that I am all for natural organic granola items if they work, but I’m...
- [Cry-Just-a-Little Sleep Training Method (with Full Instructions)](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/sleep-training-method.md): Sleep training. Two words that strike fear into the hearts of even the most confident, steely-nerved mothers. Frankly, the only words I’m more...
- [Dyson Pure Cool HEPA Air Purifier & Fan Review](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/dyson-pure-cool-hepa-air-purifier-fan-review.md): Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure.
- [Living in the Mom Bod Years](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/mom-bod.md): My shorts don’t fit.
- [A Tribute to the Second Child](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/tribute-second-child.md): As any of you who’ve ever been pregnant with a second child already know, you get the same ominous warning from friends and strangers alike: get...
- [Dear Friend Who Had Children Before Me - Sorry](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/dear-friend.md): Dear (insert your name here if you are a female friend of mine with a child born before my own),
- [Glossary of Pregnancy Terms](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/glossary.md): Ah, pregnancy terms. I remember going to my first prenatal appointment armed
- [6 Ways Boot Camp and Motherhood Are Basically the Same Thing](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/boot-camp-motherhood.md): These days when I look in the mirror, it’s hard to believe the tired, slightly
- [Most Helpful Posts on Pregnant Chicken](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/helpful-posts.md): Gift Guides:
- [Shit, I Picked the Wrong Stroller…Three Times.](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/picked-the-wrong-stroller.md): Like most first-time expectant moms, the world of baby gear was daunting, and the most daunting of all decisions was which stroller to buy. I poured...
- [One Thing to Avoid when Preparing Kids for a New Baby](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/preparing-kids-for-a-new-baby.md): As a mom of four who has successfully navigated the transition multiple times, I
- [Why Parents Should be Aware of Fake Reviews](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/fake-reviews-on-baby-gear.md): I'll be honest, I used to be pretty naïve about online reviews. When researching baby gear, I'd browse Amazon or other sites assuming most reviews...
- [When You Aren't Loving Every Minute of Early Motherhood](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/early-motherhood.md): I took a deep breath and walked into the room full of strangers. I was desperate
- [FridaBalls - Kid Proof Underwear For Guys Is Now A Thing](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/kid-proof-underwear-for-guys.md): ⚠️As of May 30, 2023, it looks like FridaBalls are no more.
- [Hyperfertility and Too Much of a Good Thing](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/hyperfertility.md): Let’s talk about a word that makes most women embarrassed to mention it once
- [I Used to Think Breasts Were Too Sexy for Babies](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/breasts-babies.md): Breastfeeding was always something I wanted to try. I told everyone I would try
- [What Color Eyes Will My Baby Have? Baby Eye Color Predictor](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/baby-eye-color-predictor.md)
- [1 Week Pregnant](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pregnancy-calendar-week-1.md): Let’s be honest here, there really is no week one.
- [18 Things to Expect in the NICU](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/18-things-to-expect-in-the-nicu.md): Being a first time mother, I wanted to plan out everything and research anything
- [Acknowledging the Sadness When Your Birth Plan Changes](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/birth-plan-changes.md): As I count down the weeks of my second pregnancy, I find myself reflecting on
- [Newborn Jaundice Explained](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/newborn-jaundice.md): Even though around 60% of babies will experience some level of jaundice in their first week or two of life, it doesn’t make it any less scary for...
- [4 Things I Wish I'd Known About Postpartum Depression](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/google-postpartum-depression.md): When my daughter was five months old, I casually thought, “She deserves better than me.”
- [The Truth about Postpartum Hair Loss: Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/postpartum-hair-loss.md): Let’s talk postpartum hair loss.
- [When Asked About New Motherhood, I Lied (Because It was Going Well)](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/new-motherhood.md): When other mothers ask you how you’re handling new motherhood, what do you say?
- [How to Build a Portable Diaper Station](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/new-mom-kits-diaper-station.md): Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure.
- [Five People Who Should Know You're Pregnant](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/five-people-who-should-know-youre-pregnant.md): For the most part, deciding when and whom you tell about your pregnancy is 100% your business. That said, there are some reasons why sharing the news...
- [Do You Know Your Closest NICU?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/closest-nicu.md): I had signed up for all the newborn classes, planned out the baby shower and
- [10 Thoughts of Encouragement if You're Struggling with Breastfeeding](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/struggling-with-breastfeeding.md): Before I begin, let me say, I am a firm believer that fed is best. Whether it be by exclusively breastfeeding, formula, exclusively pumping, or a mix...
- [What Color Hair Will My Baby Have? Baby Hair Color Predictor](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/baby-hair-color-predictor.md): Wondering what your baby will look after they finally get here is par for the course when you’re an expecting parent. While all physical traits are...
- [Making Decisions about Medication Use in Pregnancy](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/medication-use-in-pregnancy.md): I’ve always joked that I’m either a very healthy sick person or a very sick
- [How to Get Through a Complicated Pregnancy](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/complicated-pregnancy.md): All pregnancies are different. It is fair to say that mine was tough.
- [2 Weeks Pregnant](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pregnancy-calendar-week-2.md): You’re still not pregnant, but your body is building up your uterine lining to
- [How to Build a Portable Breastfeeding Station](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/breastfeeding-station.md): Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure.
- [4 Ways To Mentally Recover After a Difficult Childbirth](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/difficult-childbirth.md): I know a mom who is struggling with her birth story. Well-meaning people keep asking when she’s going to have another and telling her to try for a...
- [Six Things You Shouldn't Say to a Soon-To-Be Mom Of Two Under Two](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/mom-of-two-under-two.md): Seven months after giving birth to my first child, I found myself in a déjà vu
- [3 Weeks Pregnant](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pregnancy-calendar-week-3.md): Now you’ve gone and done it and fertilized an egg. Nice work.
- [My Experience with Choroid Plexus Cysts](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/choroid-plexus-cysts.md): “Choroid plexus cysts.”
- [To The Grandparents Who Live Far Away](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/grandparents-who-live-far-away.md): You are there. We are here.
- [The Perfect Pre-Kid Mother](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/perfect-pre-kid-mother.md): I was on the phone with my best friend the other day and she said something that really resonated with me:
- [The Joy and Heartbreak of Your Last Pregnancy](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/last-pregnancy.md): At some point in the next seven days, the two babies in my belly will leave their cozy home and join us in ours.
- [10 Parenting Skills You Didn’t See Coming](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/10-parenting-skills.md): There are a lot of things that people don’t tell you about being a new parent. Most importantly, though: nobody knows what they are doing, we all...
- [4 Weeks Pregnant](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pregnancy-calendar-week-4.md): So your blastocyst has parked itself on your uterine wall and it has split in
- [Nailing Mom Life and the Ravioli Reality Check](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/mom-life-ravioli-reality-check.md): It’s been a month since I had to face a day I was dreading for an entire year: the infamous return to work after baby-day. A day where I would...
- [](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/slowing-down-lasts.md): Today my second twin learned how to crawl. And I started planning their first
- [First-Time Pregnancy Advice: Gold or Garbage?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/first-time-pregnancy-advice.md): AAAAH! You're pregnant! This is amazing and wonderful and also OMG brace yourself because you're about to get absolutely flooded with advice.
- [Cloudy With A Chance of Mom-Shaming](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/mom-shaming.md): All my life, I’ve been the kind of person that gets unsolicited advice. It’s as
- [Baby Proofing Checklist - 40 Ways to Make Your Space Safe](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/baby-proofing-checklist.md): Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure.
- [The Hard Parts of Trying to Get Pregnant That I Wouldn't Give Back](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/trying-to-get-pregnant.md): “I hope it’s like childbirth,” I said, through tears, to my therapist. “I hope that once I get pregnant, a hormone will be released that will...
- [5 Weeks Pregnant](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pregnancy-calendar-week-5.md): This is around the time that you usually know something is up.
- [Colic... It's Not Forever](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/colic.md): February 19th was hands down the best day of my life, no doubt about it. Our
- [19 Reasons You're Crushing this Parenthood Thing](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/crushing-parenthood.md): Being a parent comes with loads of doubts. We’ve all wondered if we were doing
- [7 Things Morning Sickness Feels Like (and One Thing It Doesn't)](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/things-morning-sickness-feels-like.md): “Oh, so you just feel how I feel when I’m hungry!”
- [Viral Video Offers Solution That Every Parent Needs - AphukenbrakE](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/aphukenbrake.md): Have you seen this brilliance?
- [PUPPs - Don't Let The Cute Name Fool You, It's Pregnancy Hell](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pupps.md): I was pretty over being pregnant by the time the third trimester with my fourth
- [Pregnancy Hemorrhoids: What Works (and What Doesn't)](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/hemorrhoids-pregnancy.md)
- [](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/twin-pass.md): “I’m the mother of twin toddlers” is a phrase I often use when writing. It’s a
- [The Best Finds on Grove Collaborative](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/best-new-mom-finds-grove-collaborative.md): Grove Collaborative partnered with us and sent a box of products so we could
- [6 Weeks Pregnant](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pregnancy-calendar-week-6.md): How ya feeling, Bud?
- [I Packed Up the Pump - For Both of Us](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/packed-up-the-pump.md): I packed up the pump. Well, pumps, because I’ve tried everything to build my
- [Loving and Leaving Zoloft](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/leaving-zoloft.md): Hello. My name is Emily, and I love Zoloft.
- [5 Things That Happen When Your Kid Sucks at Sleep](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/kid-sucks-at-sleep.md): For the first two years of his life, my son sucked at sleep. Like REALLY sucked. Sometimes I thought he might actually be allergic to sleep.
- [What I Can Promise to Parents of Newborns](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/parents-of-newborns.md): As you’re walking through the grocery store with your newborn, blinking to stay
- [This Pregnancy Test is Your WTF Moment of the Day](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/ikea-pregnancy-test.md): For over 40 years, pregnancy tests have gone largely unchanged. Pee on
- [A Very Short List of Things Your Newborn Actually Needs](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/newborn-needs.md): I showed up to my “Guess the Gender” themed baby shower with a two-week-old. That’s how early my son decided to arrive.
- [Navigating Miscarriage Options: My Three Different Experiences](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/miscarriage-options.md): Here it is. The taboo word that no one wants to utter. Miscarriage.
- [Surprise! Twins Born in Separate Years](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/twins-born-separate-years.md): They say timing is everything, and for one family who gave birth over the New Year, this could not be more accurate.
- [Breastfeeding Struggles: When the Second Time Isn’t a Charm](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/breastfeeding-struggles.md): I thought I would find breastfeeding easier the second time around. My first baby was already a toddler by this stage and memories of feeding her had...
- [7 Weeks Pregnant](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pregnancy-calendar-week-7.md): Hooray, your baby has paddles and a tail! No, that’s a good thing because the
- [When a Control Freak is Pregnant](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/control-during-pregnancy.md): Real talk: I’m a control freak.
- [6 Things I Forgot About Newborns](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/forgot-about-newborns.md): With my first child, I was prepared to not know everything, and relied on advice
- [When Does Morning Sickness Start (and End)?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/morning-sickness-start.md): Ah, morning sickness. That special little treat that often comes with pregnancy.
- [The Mental Load can Really Suck the Magic Out of the Holidays](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/holiday-mental-load.md): On a scale of Elf to Stooge, I'm firmly somewhere in the middle.
- [I Don't Want My Body Back - I Want 'Me' Back](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/body-back.md): I am newly postpartum, not quite awake, standing in the checkout line at the
- [8 Pregnancy Unmentionables I Wasn't Prepared For](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/unspoken-pregnancy-side-effects.md): I knew all about swollen feet, an engorged tummy, heartburn, and morning
- [27 Reasons Postpartum Life is The Best Life](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/postpartum-life-best-life.md): You’re drippy, snippy, and your mother in law is getting lippy about why you
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- [16 Weeks Pregnant](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pregnancy-calendar-week-16.md): “Hi kiddo, that’s the world you hear because your ears work!” Cue the cool tunes because your baby can hear them now. It’s also about 4 ½...
- [5 Things I Wish I'd Known About Early Pregnancy](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/5-things-wish-id-known-early-pregnancy.md): For some reason, I thought pregnancy was going to be a breeze.
- [](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/advice-vomit-parenting-wrong.md): My social media accounts make my life look perfect: happy little family photos,
- [4 Unexpected Truths From the First Month as a New Mom](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/4-unexpected-truths-first-month.md): Being pregnant is a long, boring and often miserable experience. To help pass
- [Interview with a Sleep Consultant](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/interview-sleep-consultant.md): My baby’s sleep was one of the most sacred, studied, analyzed and anguished topics in our household when I had a newborn. I didn’t even know...
- [Blowing Raspberries](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/blowing-raspberries.md): After our first “bad ultrasound” with our son, Patrick, who was born still in April 2014, my husband and I walked to another building in the...
- [Medela Sonata Breast Pump Review](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/medela-sonata-review.md): Post contains affiliate links.We all know pumping can suck (sorry, I had to),
- [17 Weeks Pregnant](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pregnancy-calendar-week-17.md): Way to pork up, kid! No, not you, your baby, well, if you’re like me, then you too (high five).
- [30 Ways I Talk Myself Out of a Third Child](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/talk-myself-out-of-third-child.md): My desire to have a third child flip-flops every day. It’s like watching The
- [Holy Shit, I’m Having Twins (or Multiples) - Where to Start](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/holy-shit-im-twins-multiples-start.md): Twins!?
- [Scary Shit Series – Cholestasis](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/scary-shit-series-cholestasis.md): Pregnancy comes with a litany of aches, pains, and minor complications. Usually, these are annoyances that come and go, but rarely become anything...
- [What To Do When Your Friend Has a Miscarriage](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/what-to-do-when-your-friend-has-a-miscarriage.md): It is never easy to know how to support a friend who is experiencing pain or a
- [](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/7-childbirth-facts-i-was-completely-wrong-about.md): As I entered my last trimester of pregnancy I thought I knew everything there was to know about labor. Even as I type this I can picture experienced...
- [Exposing the Truth Behind 5 Breastfeeding Myths](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/exposing-the-truth-behind-6-breastfeeding-myths.md): As a new mother, you will get LOTS of advice. Everyone from your hairdresser to the woman behind you in the checkout line will have some nugget of...
- [18 Weeks Pregnant](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pregnancy-calendar-week-18.md): “Arrrgh, son-of-a-bitch leg cramp!” is something you may have uttered recently.
- [8 Ways Your Third Pregnancy is Different](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/third-pregnancy-be-like.md): Let me start by saying this: the differences between a first and third pregnancy are like the differences between a Duggar and a Kardashian. Besides...
- [7 Reasons Babies Should Just Stay Babies](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/7-reasons-babies.md): Everyone loves babies, right? I mean, big eyes, chubby cheeks, tiny little fingers and toes… who could resist? Babies are the reason the word...
- [Nesting - a Reliable Labor Predictor or an Old Wives' Tale?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/clean-nest-new-chick.md): As soon as I told my 86-year-old grandmother I was pregnant, she said:
- [Showering After Labor, an Old Wives Tale?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/showering-after-labor-an-old-wives-tale.md): Ever hear the one warning against showering after labor?
- [Preeclampsia: The Sneaky Pregnancy Complication You Can't Ignore](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/scary-shit-series-preeclampsia.md)
- [Scary Shit Series - Stillbirth](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/scary-shit-series-stillbirth.md): Not that long ago, stillbirth was an easier topic to talk about.
- [Scary Shit Series – Congenital Heart Defects](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/scary-shit-series-congenital-heart-defects.md): There are a couple of reasons I want to write about congenital (meaning present
- [Scary Shit Series – Postpartum Depression](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/scary-shit-series-post-partum-depression.md): So let’s start with the facts about postpartum depression (PPD): it is common.
- [Scary Shit Series - HELLP Syndrome](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/scary-shit-series-hellp.md): We’ve previously covered preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome is a variant of that. HELLP is basically preeclampsia’s asshole, homicidal cousin....
- [Types of Baby Rashes](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/name-that-rash.md): I remember the first time my baby had a rash—angry red splotches appeared across her perfect porcelain cheeks and I FREAKED OUT. When I hauled us...
- [In Defense of the Gender Reveal](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/defense-gender-reveal.md): I don’t wait patiently for anything. The “are you going to find out the sex?” question was laughable to anyone who knew me. The mere idea that...
- [19 Weeks Pregnant](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pregnancy-calendar-week-19.md): You may have already had your mid-pregnancy ultrasound (often called a Level II
- [Why the End of Pregnancy is the Worst](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/end-pregnancy-worst.md): It seems like pregnant women are constantly complaining about the last few weeks of their pregnancies.
- [Foiled by Fruitcake - Baby's First Christmas and our First Freakout](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/the-tale-of-the-christmas-turd.md): Tis the season of family traditions, holiday memories and laughing at the same old family folklore to be told at the dinner table yet again. For many...
- [Safe Sleep: Breaking Down the 3 Most Important AAP Guidelines](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/safe-sleep-aap.md): The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has recommendations for safe sleep. As an infant safe sleep expert at a children’s hospital, I’ve gotten...
- [12 Hilarious and Sweet Thoughts From my First 6 Months of Motherhood](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/12-hilarious-thoughts-first-6-months-of-motherhood.md): I was so excited to become a mom, I kept a journal to remember this precious
- [Best Pregnancy & Baby Products for 2017](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/best-pregnancy-baby-products-2017.md)
- [19 Things Pregnant People Say](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/19-things-pregnant-people-say.md): I’m entering month nine of this pregnancy and can’t wait to meet the little guy who has been keeping me up at night… so he can keep me up some...
- [](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/unmedicated-childbirth-five-easy-steps.md): I'm often asked about how I managed to have an unmedicated birth. So in lieu of a journal entry presenting every gory detail of my ten-hour delivery,...
- [20 Weeks Pregnant](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pregnancy-calendar-week-20.md): Woohoo! Halfway point! Do a victory lap around the block! Ha, no, fuck that noise, you do what you want, you’ve earned it, bud. Between...
- [5 Perks You Only Get With Your First Baby](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/bright-side-first-postpartum.md): Her hair wasn’t washed, it was noon, and she was still in her pajamas. I had come to drop off dinner, as you often do for the ones you love when...
- [When You Skip The Third Trimester](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/skip-third-trimester.md): I was not a cheerfully glowing pregnant lady.
- [Five Things to Love About Daycare](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/five-things-love-about-daycare.md): Key Takeaway: Daycare offers unexpected advantages beyond childcare, from expert developmental guidance to preserved sanity on fussy days. Here's...
- [The 6 Types of Friends You Have As a First Time Mom](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/the-6-types-of-friends-you-have-as-a-first-time-mom.md): Having a baby is a huge life transition.
- [21 Weeks Pregnant](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pregnancy-calendar-week-21.md): Your baby is a whopping 12 ounces (or 340 grams) and is about 10 and a half
- [Other Things Not To Say To A New Mom](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/other-things-not-to-say-to-a-new-mom.md): I get it.  I’m a new mom.  You, stranger at the grocery store, are an old-hat
- [The Best Gear When You're Pregnant and On Bed Rest](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/best-gear-for-bed-rest.md): My first pregnancy was uneventful; I took leisurely naps, went to prenatal yoga
- [Missing Breastfeeding Words](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/missing-breastfeeding-words.md): The first few weeks postpartum were, shall we say… leaky. My eyes, my boobs,
- [10 Steps of New Mom Hygiene](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/10-steps-new-moms-beauty-routine.md): When I became a mom, I discovered a whole new range of talents I never knew I had. The ability to interpret a dozen different types of cries. The...
- [Newton Crib Mattress Review: 4 Years of Testing (Is It Worth It?)](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/newton-wovenaire-crib-mattress-review.md)
- [The Perks of Gestational Diabetes (and There Aren't Many)](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/secret-blessings-gestational-diabetes.md): I was preparing dinner one evening when I saw my phone light up with the number
- [What Happens After Giving Birth – 10 Things to Expect](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/happily-after-giving-birth-10-things-they-dont-tell-you.md): Here are 10 treats that may or may not come with having a person exit your body.
- [22 Weeks Pregnant](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pregnancy-calendar-week-22.md): Guess who’s about the size of a Barbie doll? Hint: it isn’t you.
- [Why Aren't All Moms Fit AF?!](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/weight-loss-really-look-like-new-moms.md): Each day, we work hard as moms. We rarely sleep, and we are constantly running, so why doesn’t it show on the darn scale?! Somewhere between...
- [10 Phases Of Taking a Shower With a Newborn in the House](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/10-phases-taking-shower-newborn-house.md): Taking a shower when you have a newborn baby in the house isn’t as simple as it seems. Between fatigue and phantom cries, it's any wonder that any...
- [The 5 Stages of (Sleep) Loss](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/5-stages-sleep-loss.md): Ever since my son was born, I’ve been in deep mourning over a significant loss.
- [Pumping in the NICU: Liquid Gold or Liquid Guilt?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pumping-nicu-liquid-gold-liquid-guilt.md): Two hours after my son was born, a lactation consultant knocked on my hospital
- [Good For You - Less Mom Shaming, More Support](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/good-for-you.md): To the Mothers who opted for an epidural during childbirth — Good for you! Isn’t modern medicine wonderful? What a great option to push through...
- [The Best Stroller Accessories for Any Kind of Stroller](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/stroller-accessories.md): Post contains affiliate links.
- [Is it Worth the Wait? Solving The Debate on When to Find Out Baby’s Sex](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/worth-wait-solving-debate-find-babys-sex.md): “Are you going to find out what you’re having?”
- [](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/i-have-no-idea.md): When I became a new mother, I was baffled by the amount of questions I received;
- [It’s OK to Dislike Breastfeeding](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/ok-dislike-breastfeeding.md): The plethora of benefits that come from breastfeeding is widely known in the
- [11 Pregnancy Truths No One Warns You About (But Everyone Should Know)](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/11-pregnancy-tips-wish-found-pregnant.md): If you are pregnant or have had a baby, you have scoured the Internet for all of the tips, tricks, and truths that will help you to survive...
- [23 Weeks Pregnant](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pregnancy-calendar-week-23.md): How ya doin’, Sugar?
- [I'd Like to Thank the Stranger Who Breastfed My Baby](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/id-like-thank-stranger-breastfed-baby.md): When my daughter was born it took five days for my milk to come in, and because she was jaundiced there was discussion of using donor milk in the...
- [Breastfeeding in the First Week: 4 Things You Will Be Glad You Knew](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/breastfeeding-in-the-first-week-4-things-you-will-be-glad-you-knew.md): If you are expecting a new baby, your preparation list probably includes buying onesies, scanning Pinterest for baby announcement ideas, and...
- [Life with a 10 Week Old Baby - What I’ve Learned So Far](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/what-ive-learned-so-far-10-week-edition.md): After spending 70 days with this new little person, here are the things I've learned along the way. Are they universal? Maybe. Maybe not. Hopefully,...
- [Sleep Deprivation Isn’t a Contest but Someone Get Me a Prize](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/sleep-deprivation-isnt-a-contest-but-someone-get-me-a-prize.md): Me to my friend, “I’m so tired. I haven’t gotten more than three consecutive hours of sleep in 13 months.”
- [A Cavewoman Did This and Lived - The Prehistoric Pep Talk](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/a-cavewoman-did-this-and-lived.md): Anyone who has ever been pregnant, or met/knows a pregnant woman, (as in, everyone) knows that the difficulties of motherhood begin at t-minus 9...
- [5 Ways Being a Mom Made Me Grow Up](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/5-ways-being-a-mom-made-me-a-grownup.md): Becoming a parent has had a bunch of consequences on my life, one of which was completely unexpected… It made me an honest to god grownup.
- [I've Had Two Babymoons. Here's Why I'm Never Taking Another One.](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/i-am-so-over-the-babymoon.md): Picture it: you and your husband toasting the Golden Trimester and your impending parenthood by taking a luxurious jaunt to the tropics. You will...
- [Do-Not-Disturb Baby Door Hangers (Free Printable)](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/do-not-disturb-baby-door-hangers.md): This post was created in partnership with LectroFan and contains affiliate links.
- [24 Weeks Pregnant](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pregnancy-calendar-week-24.md): Guess what? We’ve made it to the point where your baby is as long as a footlong
- [Why a 2-Minute Task Takes an Hour with a Baby](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/living-on-baby-time.md): Why, might I ask, is it so overwhelming to complete simple, two minute tasks when you have a baby?
- [17 Questions You'll Ask Yourself the First Time Your Baby Sleeps Through the Night](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/17-questions-when-your-baby-sleeps-through-the-night.md): There are two things that all sleep deprived parents can agree on: one, that we
- [5 Pieces of New Mom Advice I Actually Used](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/5-pieces-of-new-mom-advice-i-actually-used.md): When I brought my first newborn home, I assumed there must have been a wild and wounded look in my eyes. It was the only explanation I could come up...
- [Life with Three Kids](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/life-with-three-kids.md): I have three boys under the age of 5. I’m outnumbered and usually overwhelmed.
- [Baby Milestones You Won't Find in Baby Books](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/the-new-baby-milestones.md): The amount of development and change a baby goes through in a year IS
- [I'm Not Getting My Body Back (And I Don't Want To)](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/why-i-dont-want-my-body-back.md): On the first day of my first ‘Baby and Me’ class, the lengthiest discussion we had was about how to fit workouts into our day.
- [The Hilarious Reasons Pregnant Women Cry](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/the-reasons-pregnant-women-cry.md): Turns out those amazing hormones that magically make you a vessel for new life can also make your emotions go completely batshit, leading to some,...
- [Complete Guide to Flying With Breastmilk](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/flying-with-breastmilk.md): Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure.
- [The Other F Word](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/the-other-f-word.md): I don’t know how it is where you are, but around here “breast is best” is tattooed on our bosoms. And it’s true that breast milk is amazing...
- [25 Weeks Pregnant](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pregnancy-calendar-week-25.md): I know! Let’s talk about pre-term labor.
- [5 Little Words Moms Want to Hear](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/5-little-words.md): My pregnancy was far from picture perfect.
- [My Experience with Gender Disappointment](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/its-a-what.md): When I found out I was pregnant with my first baby, I ran straight to the mall. I ended up buying a 0-3 month hot pink polka-dotted bathing suit with...
- [Joovy Caboose Ultralight Graphite Stand-On Tandem Stroller Review](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/joovy-caboose-ultralight-graphite-stand-on-tandem-stroller-review.md): Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure.
- [26 Weeks Pregnant](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pregnancy-calendar-week-26.md): Hang in there, kid, you’re doing great!
- [How I'm Preparing for Postpartum Depression... Before the Baby Comes](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/preparing-for-postpartum-depression.md): I know it sounds backward. You’re preparing for postpartum depression (PPD) and
- [The Ultimate Baby Sun Protection Guide](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/baby-sun-safety-2.md): This post was created in partnership with Blue Lizard and contains affiliate links.
- [Porn for Pregnant People](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/porn-for-pregnant-ladies.md): Every so often I notice that someone has found this site by searching “Pregnant
- [21 Questions I Asked My Pregnant Self in a Single Day](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/21-questions-i-asked-my-pregnant-self-in-a-single-day.md): When I was pregnant with my now 3-month-old little girl, my brain was constantly
- [The Hardest Job I Couldn't Live Without](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/the-hardest-job-i-couldnt-live-without.md): I am a mother.
- [ADAPT ergobaby review](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/adapt-ergobaby-review.md)
- [SAHM? What’s in a name?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/sahm-whats-in-a-name.md): What’s up with this “SAHM” business? Raise your hand if you really think that is
- [Owlet - can a sock save your sanity?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/owlet-can-a-sock-save-your-sanity.md): This post was created in partnership with Owlet and contains affiliate links, but all the opinions, swearing, and typos are my own. I just like...
- [A Detailed First 3 Months with My Baby](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/mom-in-training.md)
- [27 Weeks Pregnant](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pregnancy-calendar-week-27.md): How ya doin’? Are you scared about the whole birth thing?
- [gb Pockit Compact Stroller Review](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/gb-pockit-compact-stroller-review.md): Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure.
- [Humble Lessons I've Learned about Mixing Friends and Kids](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/humble-lessons-ive-learned-about-mixing-friends-and-kids.md): To all of my friends that had children before me, I owe you a heartfelt apology. I was wrong. So wrong. About everything.
- [8 Humbling Moments of Early Motherhood That Make You Laugh (and Maybe Cry)](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/motherhood-is-a-verb.md): If I’ve learned anything about motherhood, it’s this: motherhood is like a clay sculpture. The big moments and milestones may define its basic...
- [Binxy Baby Shopping Cart Hammock Review](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/binxy-baby-shopping-cart-hammock-review.md): Post contains affiliate links.
- [The Seven Stages of Picking a Name for Your Baby](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/the-seven-stages-of-picking-a-name-for-your-baby.md): Besides labor, picking a name is one of the hardest things about having a baby.
- [What Steel Magnolias Taught Me About My Miscarriage](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/what-steel-magnolias-taught-me-about-my-miscarriage.md): ’m in a play right now. You might have heard of it. Pink is my signature color.
- [What’s the Deal Homeopathic Medicine for Babies?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/whats-the-deal-homeopathic-medicine-for-babies.md): After you determine which products are meant for infants you’ll notice that some
- [Suffering From Depression: The ‘You Should be Happy’ Myth](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/the-you-should-be-happy-myth.md): Postpartum depression
- [28 Weeks Pregnant](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pregnancy-calendar-week-28.md): Woohoo! Third trimester, baby!
- [10 Burning Questions of the Third Trimester](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/10-questions-everyone-googles-in-their-third-trimester.md): The differences between my first and second pregnancies were astounding, yet upon reaching 37 weeks, I found myself submerged in eerily familiar...
- [Amber Teething Necklaces for Babies – Do They Work?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/amber-teething-baby-necklace.md): These days it seems a toddler can’t throw a board book at the library without hitting someone who is wearing an amber teething necklace. Aside from...
- [A Dad’s Guide to Raising Baby Girls](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/a-dads-guide-to-raising-baby-girls.md): My husband and I are fortunate enough to be parents to three wild and wooly little girls.
- [Five Things That Should Never Be Said To A Pregnant Woman On Bed Rest](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/five-things-that-should-never-be-said-to-a-pregnant-woman-on-bed-rest.md): It was pure hell.
- [Pregnancy Symptoms No One Wants to Talk About - Third Trimester Edition](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pregnancy-symptoms-no-one-wants-to-talk-about-third-trimester-edition.md): Ahhh. We’ve almost made it! The finish line is in sight! There’s something so
- [Symptoms of Pregnancy No One Wants to Talk About - 2nd Trimester Edition](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/symptoms-of-pregnancy-no-one-wants-to-talk-about-2nd-trimester-edition.md): If you enjoyed Celeste’s list of first trimester villains
- [Symptoms of Pregnancy No One Wants to Talk About - 1st Trimester Edition](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/symptoms-of-pregnancy-no-one-wants-to-talk-about-1st-trimester-edition.md): Kim Kardashian, someone who I wholly dislike and yet seem to read about on a
- [29 Weeks Pregnant](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pregnancy-calendar-week-29.md): Let's talk about stretch marks. (Is what I'm sure you said when you woke up this
- [Stay Humble - It Might Be You Farting During Labor](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/great-expectations.md): At a family shower for my first pregnancy, guests filled out advice cards for anything they felt pertinent to motherhood. One in particular wrote,...
- [Babies are Hard and Toddlers are Awesome!](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/babies-are-hard-and-toddlers-are-awesome.md): If you rattle around the parent internet for even a little bit, you’ll notice that toddlers have a bad rap.
- [Pregnancy Myths, REVEALED! (An Illustrated Guide)](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pregnancy-myths-revealed-an-illustrated-guide.md): Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure.
- [What Love Looks Like After Kids](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/what-love-looks-like.md): Just over two and a half years ago, I went from being the well-rested female half of a fun, independent partnership (marriage) to being a mom....
- [The CDC's New Guideline for Alcohol in Pregnancy](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/what-now-who-now-the-cdcs-new-guideline-for-alcohol-in-pregnancy.md): On February 1, the CDC updated their guidelines on alcohol consumption during
- [Nursing in Public: Why I Freed My Nipple](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/why-i-freed-my-nipple.md): I loved breastfeeding my children. It's something I enjoyed doing, and my kids were nourished and comforted by it. I wasn't looking for attention or...
- [30 Weeks Pregnant](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pregnancy-calendar-week-30.md): Week 30! Hell yeah!
- [The 5 Friends Every New Mama Needs](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/the-5-friends-every-new-mama-needs.md): So you’re a mom. The baby disengaged from your womb in a life-altering manner and BAM! Congratulations! Before you go bury yourself in all things...
- [Mentally Managing My Medically Normal Pregnancy After a Scare](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/mentally-managing-my-medically-normal-pregnancy-after-a-scare.md): We had a pregnancy scare recently.
- [12 Things TV Gets Hilariously Wrong About Pregnancy and Babies](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/everything-i-need-to-know-about-babies-i-learned-from-soap-operas.md): By the time I was eight years old, I had witnessed an upstanding businesswoman fall prey to the devil, a reviled billionaire claw his way out of a...
- [31 Weeks Pregnant](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pregnancy-calendar-week-31.md): If it hasn’t happened already, this is about the time people start saying things
- [5 Things I Want You to Know About My Unmedicated Birth](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/5-things-this-natural-birth-mama-wants-you-to-know.md): Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure.
- [My Postpartum Body, the Second Time Around](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/my-postpartum-body.md): My sweet little second-born is 4 months old, and sometimes I just feel like a
- [The Best Baby and Toddler Toys Are Actually Your Garbage](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/the-best-baby-and-toddler-toys-of-2015-are-actually-your-garbage.md): It’s that time of year, people; time to dump the meager contents of your wallets
- [Why I'm Jealous of Pregnant Women](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/why-im-jealous-of-pregnant-women.md): I should start by saying that I don’t want to be pregnant again, nor am I one of
- [Pediatrician of 30 Years Shows How He Calms a Crying Newborn Baby](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pediatrician-of-30-years-shows-how-he-calms-a-crying-baby.md): I just saw this posted on Facebook and just had to share it here so I wouldn’t
- [Car Seat LATCH Rules](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/car-seat-latch-rules.md): Britax supplied us with a ClickTight car seat but my only compensation was not
- [Why a New Mom Should Be Your Next Hire](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/so-do-you-have-kids.md): Here's a hot take: moms are more valuable to a company - not less.
- [32 Weeks Pregnant](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pregnancy-calendar-week-32.md): Hey, how are your legs?
- [This is Parenting](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/this-is-parenting.md): She cries out in the night, the long mournful wail of the weary. Her tears stain
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- [First Pregnancy vs. Second Pregnancy](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/first-pregnancy-vs-second-pregnancy.md): I’ve been reminiscing about my first pregnancy lately and how it was so extremely different from this second pregnancy. We’re talking night and...
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- [Working While Pregnant in the Third Trimester](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/working-in-your-third-trimester.md): According to my doctors, I’m exactly 35 weeks pregnant today. According to my body, I’m exactly 55 weeks pregnant.
- [Top Baby and Pregnancy Products for 2016](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/top-baby-and-pregnancy-products-for-2016.md): Post contains affiliate links.
- [33 Weeks Pregnant](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pregnancy-calendar-week-33.md): Your baby is pretty close to being finished growing lengthwise, but it will do
- [Eight Things I've Learned As A Newly Bereaved Mother](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/eight-things-ive-learned-as-a-newly-bereaved-mother.md): It’s been six months since I lost my son. Never before have six months felt so
- [6 Apologies to My Unborn Child](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/6-apologies-to-my-unborn-child.md): Hey Kiddo –
- [On Not Holding Back Joy](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/on-not-holding-back-joy.md): Due to some health issues that my husband and I had known about long before we
- [Pregnant Pause](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pregnant-pause.md): I have never given having children much consideration. Maybe it’s because I was
- [34 Weeks Pregnant](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pregnancy-calendar-week-34.md): Wow, your baby is about five pounds now so if you wanted to get an idea of what
- [To My Pregnant Sister (Because I Scared the Sh*t Out of Her)](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/to-my-pregnant-sister-because-i-scared-the-shit-out-of-her.md): My sister: I am so happy you are pregnant and going to have a sweet baby soon.
- [Things That Become Difficult When You Have a Toddler and a Baby Bump](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/things-that-become-difficult-when-you-have-a-toddler-and-a-baby-bump.md): I’ve been lucky enough to have two “normal” pregnancies with no complications so
- [5 Things New Moms Should Do](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/5-things-new-moms-should-do.md): *The below applies to new moms past the first few weeks, because the first few weeks are reserved for extreme sleep deprivation and newborn purple...
- [7 Things Every Pregnant Woman Should Do, At Least Once](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/7-things-every-pregnant-woman-should-do-at-least-once.md): Sure you can pack your hospital bag
- [35 Weeks Pregnant](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pregnancy-calendar-week-35.md): Okay, throughout this whole pregnancy you’ve probably been thinking about how
- [Mom vs. Swimsuit](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/mom-vs-swimsuit.md): Swimsuit season. Two words that definitely make me cringe when paired together. I remember as a kid and even a teenager, just throwing on a bikini...
- [A Tale of Two Boobs](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/a-tale-of-two-boobs.md): Once upon a time, there lived a woman who had quite a blasé relationship with
- [Why having a baby is like upgrading the operating system for your brain](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/why-having-a-baby-is-like-upgrading-the-operating-system-for-your-brain.md): If you are pregnant you have surely been made acutely aware that your brain is
- [12 Dangerous Pregnancy Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pregnancy-when-to-get-your-ass-to-the-doctor.md): Sure, I see a lot of dumb reasons to come into labor and delivery. I’ve even heard of someone coming in because their belly button lint fell out,...
- [10 Clues Becoming a Parent has Turned You into a Superhero](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/10-clues-becoming-a-parent-has-turned-you-into-a-superhero.md): 1.
- [Motherhood: Oh, The Irony!](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/motherhood-oh-the-irony.md): Every now and then I reflect on my life and realize things never quite go as
- [36 Weeks Pregnant](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pregnancy-calendar-week-36.md): “Have you set up the nursery?”
- [9 Common Car Seat Mistakes That Parents Make](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/common-car-seat-mistakes.md): I bet one of the first things you dropped a boatload of money on when you were pregnant was a car seat. Even if you live in Manhattan and you don’t...
- [Going home with your first-born in 7 easy steps](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/going-home-with-your-first-born-in-7-easy-steps.md): What's it like getting turned loose with that spiffy new infant you're officially in charge of? In a word, wet.
- [Best Baby Laundry Tricks and Tips](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/best-baby-laundry-tricks-tips.md): Special thanks to the folks from Smart Sheep Dryer Balls for inspiring this post and agreeing to sponsor it. I’m a big fan of you and your balls!...
- [How I Survived a 6 Hour Flight While 8 Months Pregnant](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/how-i-survived-a-6-hour-flight-while-8-months-pregnant.md): When I was just about 8 months pregnant with my son Alex, we got a call.
- [AITA For Calling My Daycare And Complaining Anonymously?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/batmom-undercover.md): It was driving me nuts. Every time I looked down, all I could see was disgusting crap on the exersaucer at my daughter’s daycare. It was making my...
- [37 Weeks Pregnant](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pregnancy-calendar-week-37.md): Are you at the point where if you call anyone people answer the phone saying “Is
- [Sarah Wells Breast Pump Bag Review](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/sarah-wells-breast-pump-bag-review.md): Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure.
- [5 Ways to Feel  Better Prepared for Baby's Arrival](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/5-ways-to-feel-better-prepared-for-babys-arrival.md)
- [5 Facts When You're Super Hot During Pregnancy (and After)](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/bun-in-the-literal-oven-and-other-pregnancypostpartum-surprises.md): So when you’re pregnant, a common phrase is that you have a bun in the oven. What no one tells you is that you literally become an oven. I have...
- [38 Weeks Pregnant](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pregnancy-calendar-week-38.md): I love how some sites are still comparing your baby to fruits and vegetables at
- [How to Handle Bed Rest During Pregnancy](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/handle-bed-rest.md): It turns out learning how to handle bed rest isn’t part of your standard
- [A Simple Trick to Stop Nursing To Sleep](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/a-suffit-sleepy-baby-no-more-nursing-to-sleep.md): Nursing an infant to sleep for the night sounds good, in theory. That’s theory for you. Our baby would appear to conk out while nursing, so I’d...
- [60 Cool Ways to Announce Your Pregnancy](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/60-cool-ways-to-announce-your-pregnancy.md): 60 of the best pregnancy announcement ideas and cute ways to announce your pregnancy to your husband and to your parents. Includes fun (and FUNNY)...
- [10 Reasons Your Newborn Baby Cries](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/10-reasons-your-newborn-baby-cries.md): Everybody knows that babies cry. And while a baby crying has been stressing parents out since our cave-dwelling days, except in extreme cases, the...
- [39 Weeks Pregnant](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pregnancy-calendar-week-39.md): Can I get a woot woot for full term? Aw, hell yeah! You’re good to go anytime
- [Baby, There Ain't No Easy Way Out](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/baby-there-aint-no-easy-way-out.md): I really, really wanted to have a “natural” birth. And by that I mean a vaginal
- [23 Things I Wish Someone Told Me About Pregnancy After a Miscarriage](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/23-things-i-wish-someone-told-me-about-pregnancy-after-loss.md): Whether this applies to you or someone you care about, here are 23 things I wish someone would have told me about pregnancy after miscarriage.
- [Types of Baby Poop - What is Normal](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/baby-poop.md): As Registered Nurses and International Board Certified Lactation Consultants, we happen to know a lot about poop. Baby poop, that is. And while it is...
- [40 Weeks Pregnant](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pregnancy-calendar-week-40.md): Run to the top of the steps and do your victory dance, Rocky! You made it!
- [Cheski Sock Company Review](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/cheski-sock-company-review.md): I was compensated for my time to organize this review and the testers were given
- [Motherhood, One Week In](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/motherhood-one-week-in.md): From the moment you pee on a stick producing two blue lines, your life as you
- [Eugene – Eugene](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/eugene-eugene.md): We named it Eugene-Eugene.
- [How to Cut Baby Nails](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/how-to-cut-baby-nails.md): Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure.
- [41 Weeks Pregnant](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pregnancy-calendar-week-41.md): All these updates are getting tricky for me because I have no way of knowing if
- [Top 5 Unsolicited Comments from Strangers on 2 Kids Under 2](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/top-5-unsolicited-comments-from-strangers-on-2-kids-under-2.md): My TWO under TWO having a moment together.
- [Shit that Sucks as a New Mom – and How I Made it Through](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/shit-that-sucks-as-a-new-mom-and-how-i-made-it-through.md): There are plenty of people on the Internet who will tell you becoming a mother is life-changing. That it is a love and connection unlike anything...
- [I Flunked Breastfeeding](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/i-flunked-breastfeeding.md): Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure.
- [Best Places to Find Nursing Bras in Larger Sizes](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/best-places-to-find-nursing-bras-in-larger-sizes.md): Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure.
- [42 Weeks Pregnant](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pregnancy-calendar-week-42.md): Hey Bud, 42 weeks. Here we are.
- [What to Do When You’re Pregnant and Your Friend Isn’t?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/what-to-do-when-youre-pregnant-and-your-friend-isnt.md): I have a confession to make. I’m infertile. I know, it’s heavy, and probably not what you were expecting on a pregnancy site. But hear me out,...
- [Why Everyone Deserves a Doula](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/why-everyone-deserves-a-doula.md): Before I had my kids I didn’t really know what a doula was. I thought they were hippies that rubbed you with patchouli, whispered “you ARE mother...
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- [Sleep Training 101](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/sleep-training-101.md)
- [Pregnancy, WTF?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pregnancy-wtf.md): Let’s face it, pregnancy is not pretty: it doesn’t make you glow (unless you
- [That Kind of Girl](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/that-kind-of-girl.md): “Oh, you want to have kids?” My friend asked me, a hint of surprise in her
- [How to Change a Diaper](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/how-to-change-a-diaper.md): Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure.
- [Breastfeeding Through a Growth Spurt](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/breastfeeding-through-a-growth-spurt.md): Babies grow the most within their first year of life. Instead of the growth
- [Dropping: Why It Means Nothing](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/dropping-why-it-means-nothing.md): One of the pet peeves I have as an Ob/Gyn is when patients come in
- [My Gentle Cesarean Experience](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/a-gentle-cesarean.md): It was my dream job to be a labor and delivery nurse, and I was lucky enough to work in a progressive, family-centered hospital in the birth center...
- [What You Should Know If You Have a Preterm Baby](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/what-you-should-know-if-you-have-a-preterm-baby.md): If you have just had a preterm baby, welcome. Welcome to the exclusive club you
- [5 Universal Truths of New Motherhood](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/5-universal-truths-of-new-motherhood.md): I was recently talking to a friend of mine who is also a new mom, and she, with no small degree of incredulity, said, “You know, all those things...
- [Tiny Overlord is Getting Stronger](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/tiny-overlord-is-getting-stronger.md): I don’t know what went wrong.
- [Does Everybody Poop During Delivery?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/does-everybody-poop-during-delivery.md): Q:
- [Re-Thinking the Four Month Sleep Regression](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/re-thinking-the-four-month-sleep-regression.md): Post contains affiliate links.
- [](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/just-one.md): I disliked being pregnant. I originally wrote “hated” but there were some pluses
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- [Sex After Childbirth – 7 Unsexy Sins](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/sex-after-childbirth-7-unsexy-sins.md): Let’s cut to the chase – sex after childbirth can suck.  It’s not just that you
- [Why Your Child Should Learn Sign Language](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/baby-sign-language-hurt-or-help.md): A common misconception among people who are skeptical about teaching a baby sign language is that doing so will slow down their verbal development.
- [Baby Sleep Cheat Sheet](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/baby-sleep-cheat-sheet.md): When I was cruising around some sleep sites, I noticed their FAQs were really
- [Awake Training Poem - an Ode to No Sleep](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/awake-training-poem.md): He will not sleep in a bed, he will not sleep upon his head.
- [The Truth About Cervical Dilation and Effacement](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/your-vagina-is-not-a-crystal-ball.md): No Vaginal Exams!
- [My Honest Halo Bassinest Review](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/halo-bassinest-review.md)
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- [Newborn Bad Lip Reading Video](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/newborn-bad-lip-reading-video.md): God I love these folks at epoddle
- [Dos and Don'ts of Bringing Home Your Second Baby](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/dos-and-donts-of-bringing-home-baby-20.md): 10 or so years ago, I challenged my mom to go skydiving. (I promise there’s a point to this.) We road tripped, windows down, music blaring, to some...
- [Baby Jogger Vue Review](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/baby-jogger-vue-review.md): Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure.
- [How an Awesome Doctor Gives a Shot](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/how-an-awesome-doctor-gives-a-shot.md): A reader passed this along to me and I have to admit I braced myself to watch it because I don’t like seeing babies (or anyone for that matter) get...
- [What the Heck is an Episiotomy?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/what-the-heck-is-an-episiotomy.md): Ahh, the episiotomy. There are some things about having a baby that just make you go: “Seriously? No, seriously. I so didn’t sign up for that.”
- [Why Newborns Won't Sleep Through the Night](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/why-newborns-wont-sleep-through-the-night.md): So you’re out and about with your first baby and you run into that smiling, elderly woman at the grocery store who asks you the two standard new...
- [Can 'Crotch Dangling' Baby Carriers cause Infant Hip Dysplasia?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/hip-dysplasia-baby-carriers.md): Okay, in case there’s already some head-scratching going on, let me take a second to clarify some terms:
- [Breastfeeding for Beginners (weeks 1-6)](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/breastfeeding-for-beginners-weeks-1-6.md): Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure.
- [Graco Glider LX Review](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/graco-glider-lx-review.md): It’s review time again!
- [When Breastfeeding Just Isn't Going to Happen](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/when-breastfeeding-just-isnt-going-to-happen.md): For long before I was even pregnant, I had visions of myself as breastfeeding mama. One of those uber enthusiastic ones who breastfeed longer than...
- [Kick Counts in Pregnancy](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/kick-counts-in-pregnancy.md): A kick count is something some medical practitioners like you to do during your
- [CeraVe Moisturizer Review](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/cerave-moisturizer-review.md): I was provided product to conduct my review but I was not compensated. All the
- [6 Tips For Making A Great Pregnancy Announcement Video](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pregnancy-announcement-video-tips.md): Now because I’ve watched so many of these pregnancy announcement videos, I
- [Weeeee weeSpring Review](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/weespring-review.md): I was trying to figure out a way that I could find out what you guys really
- [What Do Baby Percentiles and Growth Charts Mean?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/what-the-heck-do-percentiles-mean.md): Percentiles are a clinical measure your pediatrician uses to plot your child’s overall physical growth on a chart of the general population. So...
- [Mamas and Papas Armadillo Stroller Review](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/mamaspapas-armadillo-stroller-review.md): Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure.
- [When Your Baby Hates Sleep](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/haggard-mother-sleep-training-method.md): My son wasn’t a sleeper.
- [5 Biggest Mistakes Women Make When Buying a Nursing Bra](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/five-biggest-mistakes-women-make-when-buying-a-nursing-bra.md): I didn’t really think about buying a nursing bra until I was holding a 2-day old infant and realized that I needed one. Mistake number one.
- [Shopping with a Baby. Easy, right?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/shopping-with-a-baby-easy-right.md): My son was about six weeks old.
- [Clever One-Second-Every-Day Pregnancy Video](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/clever-one-second-every-day-pregnancy-video.md): Someone passed this video along to me and I just love it.  When I first read the title I assumed it was going to be a day-by-day time lapse of a...
- [WTF is a Kegel?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/wtf-is-a-kegel.md): Many pregnant women go through 40 weeks of people telling them, “Get plenty of rest! Drink plenty of water! And do your Kegels!” in that...
- [What Happens If You Get an Electrical Shock When You're Pregnant?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/tales-of-pregnancy-zap-attack.md): Ok, here goes. I am 24 weeks pregnant, lovingly wiping down my kitchen counters and backsplash from a crazy water fest brought on by my 14-year old...
- [](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/a-second-a-day-from-birth-video.md): Someone sent me this video and I thought it was one of the most lovely things I’d ever seen.
- [](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/how-do-i-know-if-im-in-labor.md): This seems like a no-brainer, right?
- [Give Baldy Your Tit Book](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/give-baldy-your-tit-book.md): In an effort not to get banned from Facebook, I figured I post this here. I have
- [From Baby Shower to Birth: The 8-Hour-Old Guest of Honor](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/best-baby-shower-crasher-hint-its-the-baby.md)
- [Movies Pregnant Women and New Parents Should Never Watch](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/rated-pt-movies-pregnant-women-and-new-parents-should-never.md): I love the catch all movie ratings we have. You’re warned that it may not be
- [The Time I Met Jenny Lawson](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/the-time-i-met-jenny-lawson.md): This has nothing to do with pregnancy but I’m really jazzed about this so bear
- [Why Do I Crave Dirt, Sand, Chalk, etc. During Pregnancy?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pica-syndrome-during-pregnancy.md): A pregnant British woman “has told how she has developed a ‘bizarre craving’ for
- [Easiest Birth Ever: A True Story](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/easiest-births-ever.md): Some of you may be a little scared, okay terrified of giving birth.
- [Best Failed Santa Photos](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/my-favourite-santa-shots.md): This really has nothing to do with pregnancy except that someone gave birth to each and every one of these people, plus, these Santa photos are just...
- [Movie Review: More Business of Being Born](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/more-business-of-being-born.md): If you haven’t already watched The Business of Being Born, then you may not know what all the buzz is about with the new release of More Business...
- [Welcome Home, Daddy Picture (It's Not What You Think)](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/welcome-home-daddy-picture.md): Someone sent me this picture and I thought it was pretty funny.
- [Cool Birth Announcements](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/cool-birth-announcements.md): I’m very impressed when people get it together and send out baby announcements. I didn’t do it. Although, after seeing these great birth...
- [Pumpkin Birth](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pumpkin-birth.md): Pumpkins giving birth? I had no idea this was a thing. But, apparently, it is.
- [How Safe Is Vitamin A During Pregnancy?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/how-safe-is-vitamin-a-while-youre-pregnant.md): I was surprised at how complicated this one got.
- [Medical Visits: Get Used to Feeling Like an Ass](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/medical-visits-get-used-to-feeling-like-an-ass.md): Every new parent has to debate on calling the Midwife/Doctor/OBGYN/Pediatrician
- [My Baby Won't Stop Crying - the Purple Crying Period](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/my-baby-wont-stop-crying.md): I got an email from a very kind woman asking me to write a post on Shaken Baby Syndrome and Purple Crying. I thought it was a great idea.
- [Fun Pregnancy Announcement Ideas](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/fun-pregnancy-announcement-ideas.md): So I asked you all if you had announced your pregnancies in fun and unique ways and it turns out, you did. Ya’ll are crafty and smart and that’s...
- [Meal Train Ideas That Actually Help New Parents](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/meal-train-meal-registry.md): I found making meals after I brought my newborns home the most daunting and unappealing task. I knew I should eat but I was so tired that I just...
- [C-section vs. Natural Birth](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/c-section-vs-natural-birth.md): Okay, so I should actually put “vaginal” birth in the title but I’m trying to
- [Are peanuts safe during pregnancy?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/are-peanuts-safe-during-pregnancy.md): Here is the short and curly on this: there is not a significant amount of
- [10 Great Things About Being Pregnant](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/10-great-things-about-being-pregnant.md): Okay now I know that some of these don’t always apply – we’ve all met that dick
- [Being a Good Father](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/being-a-good-father.md): Being a good dad is no small task. Whether you’re going to be a father or if you’re one already, you’re pretty instrumental in shaping that...
- [Pregnancy and insect repellent.](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pregnancy-and-insect-repellent.md): Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure.
- [What is Placenta Encapsulation For?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/placenta-encapsulation.md): Okay, here’s the sitch.
- [What to Do in Your Last Trimester](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/what-to-do-in-your-last-trimester.md): A couple of days ago a lovely gal emailed asking how she should fill her time
- [Birthing Dolls – I Had No Idea This Was a Thing](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/birthing-dolls.md): A reader told me about these birthing dolls and I had never heard of them. It
- [One Movie that You Need to Watch if You're Having a Baby](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/one-movie-that-you-need-to-watch-if-youre-having-a-baby.md): This movie should come with every positive pregnancy test.
- [Underwire bras and pregnancy](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/underwire-bras-and-pregnancy.md): Okay, this is a no brainer for people who hate underwires to begin with, but if like a good underwire in your bra, then you may not be keen on...
- [Is it safe to get a tattoo while pregnant?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/is-it-safe-to-get-a-tattoo-while-pregnant.md): Okay, let’s forget about the whole dirty needle argument here because you shouldn’t be getting tattoos in a dirty tattoo parlor to start with –...
- [Funny New Mom Coupons (Free Printable)](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/mothers-day-coupons.md): Whether it's Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, or an upcoming birthday, I wanted to come up with inexpensive yet effective coupons to give your favorite...
- [Top Tips for Introducing Pets to Your Baby](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/top-tips-for-introducing-pets-to-your-baby.md): First let me start this post by saying that if you are pregnant and have a pet,
- [8 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Having a Baby](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/8-things-i-wish-someone-had-told-me-about-having-a-baby.md): With the birth of your first, the lessons come fast and hard. Before you try to
- [Funny Baby Shower Cakes (That You Can't Unsee)](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/funny-baby-shower-cakes.md): I love Cake Wrecks and if you haven’t checked out the site, then get over there because it’s like lucite platform heels – sometimes tacky,...
- [Clever Pregnancy Comebacks : Multiples Edition](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/clever-pregnancy-comebacks-multiples-edition.md): My bud, Joslyn, knows a thing or two about being pregnant with twins and it
- [Clever Pregnancy Comebacks](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/clever-pregnancy-comebacks.md): I asked the ‘pregnant army‘ what some of their best pregnancy comebacks were to rude questions and they did not disappoint. Some of these...
- [Ways to Induce Labor (Skip the Castor Oil)](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/how-to-induce-labor.md): I would like to start this post by saying I tried some of these suggestions to
- [30 Ideas to Write in Baby Gift Thank You Cards](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/10-great-thank-you-cards.md): It is wonderful to get all kinds of gifts when you have a baby, but man, can it be hard to follow up with a thank you card.
- [Can You Take Antibiotics During Pregnancy? What's Safe and What to Avoid](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/can-i-take-antibiotics-while-pregnant.md): By Amy Morrison | Mom of two, founder of Pregnant Chicken | Researching pregnancy health since 2010 | Last updated: January 2026
- [Loss and Miscarriage](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/loss-and-miscarriage.md): Sometimes loss is sadly a part of pregnancy and it’s often a dark topic that
- [Mom Groups: Heaven or Hell?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/mommy-groups-heaven-or-hell.md): I’m not a joiner. I don’t like crap where I feel trapped in a place for a set
- [Can I smoke Marijuana During Pregnancy?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/can-i-smoke-marijuana-while-pregnant.md)
- [Are heated seats safe during pregnancy?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/are-heated-seats-safe-during-pregnancy.md): I remember the first time I was in a car with heated seats. I thought I’d wet my pants but after the initial shock, I thought they were the...
- [Is it safe to wear a seatbelt while pregnant?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/is-it-safe-to-wear-a-seatbelt-while-pregnant.md): It won’t do your baby much good if you’re a hood ornament so no matter where you
- [Is ginseng safe during pregnancy?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/is-ginseng-safe-during-pregnancy.md)
- [Gardening and pregnancy: how safe is it?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/gardening-and-pregnancy-how-safe-is-it.md)
- [Can I Eat Bagged Salad While Pregnant?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/can-i-eat-bagged-salad-while-pregnant.md)
- [Is Painting During Pregnancy Safe?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/can-i-paint-while-pregnant.md): Ah, there’s nothing like frantic pregnancy nesting to get the house clean, the nursery painted and all your spouse’s ratty underwear thrown out.
- [Can I Eat Cheese While Pregnant?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/can-i-eat-cheese-while-pregnant.md): I think every pregnant woman should be issued two things: a taser and a wheel of brie.
- [Pregnancy and microwaves: how safe are they together?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pregnancy-and-microwaves-how-safe-are-they-together.md): The short answer to this seems to be that microwaves are safe to use during
- [Is getting a massage safe during pregnancy?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/is-getting-a-massage-safe-during-pregnancy.md): Some jackass out there decided to throw this one in the ring and it makes me mad.
- [Is it safe to drink diet pop when pregnant?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/is-it-safe-to-drink-diet-pop-when-pregnant.md): Wow, this one is a touchy subject out there. Who knew?
- [Can I go in a hot tub when pregnant?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/can-i-go-in-a-hot-tub-when-pregnant.md): This is all about body temperature. Some say that if your body temperature goes
- [Is Dying Your Hair During Pregnancy Safe?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/is-it-safe-to-dye-hair-while-pregnant.md): What’s that? You want to look attractive during your pregnancy? I’m sorry but we need to see your roots come in so we can tell how pregnant you...
- [Can Pushing Too Hard from Pooping Cause Labor?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/constipation-cause-labor.md): ​​Dignity? Pfft. Silly girl.
- [Is sex during pregnancy safe?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/is-sex-during-pregnancy-safe.md): Feeling frisky are ya? Well, go for it little mama because sex is fine if you’re
- [The Best Awkward Pregnancy Photos](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/awkward-pregnancy-photos.md)
- [Hospital vs. Home Birth](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/hospital-vs-home-birth.md): Someone wrote me about home births and I’m at a loss. Both my kids were born in a hospital and I didn’t even entertain the thought of not having...
- [Can I drink herbal tea when pregnant?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/can-i-drink-herbal-tea-when-pregnant.md): Ah, herbal tea. And after researching this I have a new saying, “If it don’t make dough, then you’ll never know.”
- [Are Bouncy/Jumping Castles Safe During Pregnancy?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/are-bouncy-castles-safe-during-pregnancy.md): I couldn’t find much on bouncy castles except that doctors couldn’t imagine why you would want to go on one.
- [Can I pump gas while pregnant?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/can-i-pump-gas-while-pregnant.md)
- [Things I *Wanted* to Say While Pregnant](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/things-i-wanted-to-say-while-pregnant.md): I’m writing all about the things I wanted to say to people during my three pregnancies but thankfully did not as it would have probably resulted in...
- [How Much Weight Can I Lift While Pregnant?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/how-much-weight-can-i-pick-up-while-pregnant.md): The thing I like best about this one is that everyone rushes to help you pick up a cotton ball when you're pregnant but if you need to haul your 25lb...
- [Can I handle my lizard while I'm pregnant?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/can-i-handle-my-lizard-while-im-pregnant.md): Congratulations, after researching this post, I’m officially a nerd.
- [VBAC Birth Story: The Success I was Talked Into](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/birth-story-part-deux.md): My VBAC Birth Story
- [Pregnancy and Raw Eggs: Is It Worth Walking on Eggshells?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/raw-eggs-and-pregnancy-is-it-all-what-its-cracked-up-to-be.md): At first, I didn't think anyone would care much about raw eggs. I mean, who really eats them that often except maybe fitness enthusiasts chugging...
- [5 Things to Avoid While Googling During Pregnancy](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/googling-during-pregnancy.md): As I’m wading through all the pregnancy information out there, I’m finding there are a few tricks to finding out the real deal on what is and...
- [Kindly Keep Your Baby Away from Me](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/hide-your-baby-please.md): Let me just state for the record that, at this point in time, I am not interested in getting pregnant. I’ve done it 3 times, and it was never easy...
- [Is Eating Soft Ice Cream During Pregnancy Safe?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/can-i-eat-soft-ice-cream-when-pregnant.md): Really, soft ice cream?! I thought that was a mandatory staple of pregnancy – well, okay, maybe just mine.
- [](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/when-i-have-kids-i-will-never.md): Before people have kids there are many occasions where they’ll observe parents and think “When I have kids I will never...” Then you go and get...
- [Weight Gain During Pregnancy](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/how-much-weight-to-gain-during-pregnancy.md): Weight gain during pregnancy is one of those things where doctors tell you that you have to gain weight, then are all “Whoa, easy there Horton”...
- [Thoughts on Creating a Birth Plan](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/thoughts-on-creating-a-birthing-plan.md): I got an email from a gal, Lesley, that said: “Wondering what your thoughts and
- [The 6 Stages of Pregnancy](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/stages-of-pregnancy.md): Pregnancy is a roller coaster both mentally and physically. Here's my breakdown of the 'stages' I went through with my pregnancies.
- [Breastfeeding – My Little Slice of Hell](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/breastfeeding-my-little-slice-of-hell.md): So as you may or may not have read in my first birth story
- [How Bad Is Smoking During Pregnancy?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/smoking-while-pregnant-how-bad-is-it.md): This was a hard one because it's widely considered a really bad thing to smoke while pregnant. And honestly? The research backs up that concern...
- [Is Caffeine During Pregnancy Safe?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/caffeine-and-pregnancy-is-coffee-and-tea-okay.md): What could make a pregnant woman nastier than going without her morning cup of
- [Can Stress During Pregnancy Harm My Baby?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/stress-during-pregnancy-harm-baby.md): I can hear it now: “You’re stressed because stress can harm your baby, so stop stressing.”
- [Will Stretching or Reaching During Pregnancy Harm My Baby?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/reaching-while-pregnant-will-it-harm-my-baby.md): My pregnant friend’s Oma told her not to reach for something on a high shelf because she said, “Raising your arms above your head will wrap the...
- [Is It Safe to Exercise During Pregnancy?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/exercising-during-pregnancy.md): It’s deadly! Don’t do it!!! No, wait, that’s me.
- [Things I Stopped Doing With My Newborn](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/what-you-need-to-know-about-newborns.md): A common theory is that the first three months of a newborn’s life is like the fourth trimester. Major development is far from done when a baby is...
- [Is Drinking During Pregnancy or While Breastfeeding Safe?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/drinking-during-pregnancy.md): The bottom line: Current medical guidance says no amount of alcohol is proven safe during pregnancy. For breastfeeding, occasional drinks (one...
- [Is It Okay to Eat Rare Steak While Pregnant?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/is-it-okay-to-eat-rare-steak-while-pregnant.md): So you're growing a tiny human AND craving a juicy steak? I get it. Your body is working overtime, and sometimes nothing hits the spot like a...
- [Is it Safe to Eat Hot Dogs and Cold Cuts while Pregnant?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/is-it-safe-to-eat-hot-dogs-and-cold-cuts-while-pregnant.md): The short answer: Yes, you can eat deli meat while pregnant if you heat it until it’s steaming hot, which kills listeria bacteria and makes it...
- [10 Things to Never Say to a Pregnant Woman](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/10-things-to-never-say-to-a-pregnant-woman.md): It will forever astound me what people will say to someone expecting a baby. I feel like there is some type of public entitlement that happens when...
- [Pedicures During Pregnancy](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/pedicures-during-pregnancy.md): Really? Is nothing sacred?
- [Breastfeeding vs Formula Feeding](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/breastfeeding-vs-formula-benefits.md): Many people feel very strongly about bottle feeding and breastfeeding, but I
- [Best Sleeping Position During Pregnancy](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/best-sleeping-position-during-pregnancy.md)
- [Safe Seafood and Fish to Eat During Pregnancy](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/safe-seafood-during-pregnancy.md): God forbid we are just told to eat something good for us. No, it’s never that easy. Can you scream omega fatty acid and mercury at the same time?
- [My Birth Story – Round One](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/birth-round-one.md): I thought it may be helpful to share my birthin’ experiences. I’ve only had two (that I know of) and I’ll try to keep the graphics and horror...
- [Can I Eat Sushi While Pregnant?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/can-i-eat-sushi-while-pregnant.md): If you're not a big sushi eater, this one is easy, but if you love a nice slab of raw salmon like I do, this one is painful. Here's what the research...
- [Can Falling During Pregnancy Hurt the Baby?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/can-falling-while-pregnant-hurt-the-baby.md): As a teenager, I remember watching soap operas where a character would climb up two rungs of a step ladder to fix a curtain, fall off and miscarry....
- [What Are The Chances Of Getting Toxoplasmosis While Pregnant?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/chances-of-getting-toxoplasmosis-while-pregnant.md): Okay, I think this one was made up by a pregnant woman to get out of cleaning
- [How safe is the flu vaccine during pregnancy?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/posts/flu-vaccine-during-pregnancy.md): Ugh. I’ve been dreading this one because I don’t think I’m going to be very helpful here. There could be an entire website devoted to the...

## Pages

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- [Baby Names](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-being-pregnant-baby-names.md)
- [Baby Shower](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-being-pregnant-baby-shower.md)
- [Baby Shower](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-helping-out-baby-shower.md)
- [Being Pregnant](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-index-being-pregnant.md)
- [Birth Stories](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-labor-and-delivery-birth-stories.md)
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- [Books](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-shopping-books.md)
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- [Fears](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-labor-and-delivery-fears.md)
- [Feeding](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-shopping-feeding.md)
- [Feeding](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-new-baby-feeding.md)
- [First Trimester](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-being-pregnant-trimester-first.md)
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- [Free Pump](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-new-baby-free-pump.md)
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- [Gift Ideas](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-being-pregnant-gift-ideas.md)
- [Gift Ideas](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-helping-out-gift-ideas.md)
- [Grandparents](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-parenthood-grandparents.md)
- [Great Advice](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-being-pregnant-great-advice.md)
- [Hospital Bag](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-labor-and-delivery-hospital-bag.md)
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- [Is it Safe?](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-being-pregnant-safety.md)
- [Labor and Delivery](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-index-labor-and-delivery.md)
- [Loss](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-getting-pregnant-loss.md)
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- [Multiples](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-new-baby-multiples.md)
- [Multiples](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-parenthood-multiples.md)
- [Multiples](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-being-pregnant-multiples.md)
- [New Baby](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-index-new-baby.md)
- [New Baby Care](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-new-baby-care.md)
- [New Baby Gear](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-new-baby-gear.md)
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- [New Mom](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-parenthood-new-mom.md)
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- [Nursing](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-shopping-nursing.md)
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- [Pep Talk](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-being-pregnant-pep-talk.md)
- [Play](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-shopping-play.md)
- [Positive Stuff](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-getting-pregnant-positive-stuff.md)
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- [Postpartum Gear](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-shopping-postpartum-gear.md)
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- [Pregnant Chicken Shop](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-shopping-shop2.md)
- [Preparing for Baby](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-being-pregnant-prepping.md)
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- [Product Reviews](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-helping-out-product-reviews.md)
- [Product Testers Wanted](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/stellar.md)
- [Pumping](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-shopping-pumping.md)
- [Pumping](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-new-baby-pumping.md)
- [Resources](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-index-resources.md)
- [Scary Shit](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-being-pregnant-scary-shit.md)
- [Second Baby](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-being-pregnant-second-baby.md)
- [Second Trimester](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-being-pregnant-trimester-second.md)
- [Shopping](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-index-shopping.md)
- [Siblings](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-new-baby-siblings.md)
- [Sleep](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-new-baby-sleep.md)
- [Solids](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-new-baby-solids.md)
- [Stay at Home Mom](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-parenthood-stay-at-home-mom.md)
- [Stories](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/stories.md)
- [Strollers](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-shopping-strollers.md)
- [Supporting Mom](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-parenthood-supporting-mom.md)
- [Survival](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-postpartum-survival.md)
- [Symptoms and Ailments](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-being-pregnant-symptoms-and-ailments.md)
- [Tags](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/tags.md)
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- [The First Few Weeks](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-postpartum-the-first-few-weeks.md)
- [Third Trimester](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-being-pregnant-trimester-third.md)
- [Tips and Tricks](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-being-pregnant-tips-tricks.md)
- [Tips and Tricks](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-new-baby-tips-tricks.md)
- [Toddler](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-parenthood-toddler.md)
- [Travel](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-new-baby-travel.md)
- [Travel](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-being-pregnant-travel.md)
- [Travel](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-shopping-travel.md)
- [Trimesters](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-index-being-pregnant-trimesters.md)
- [Trying to Conceive](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-getting-pregnant-trying-to-conceive.md)
- [Vaginal Birth](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-labor-and-delivery-vaginal-birth.md)
- [Week by Week](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-being-pregnant-week-by-week.md)
- [Work](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-parenthood-work.md)
- [You Got This](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-postpartum-you-got-this.md)
- [You Got This](https://visobj.com/llmstxt/ddAw9suMSNGuHRWP/pages/category-show-parenthood-you-got-this.md)

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