September 21, 2020 | by: Cara Terreri
For a few (hundred thousand) of us, fall is equivalent with pumpkin spice... everything. From baked goods to lip balm -- it seems everyone is obsessed with pumpkin spice, and especially with the pumpkin spice latte (PSL). If you're pregnant, you may be wondering -- can I still enjoy my beloved PSL?? The quick answer is: probably, but perhaps with modifications.
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September 17, 2020 | by: Cara Terreri
On Sunday, September 20, Lamaze International will celebrate 60 years of teaching families about safe and healthy birth! In recognition of this momentous milestone, we're sharing 60 reasons to love Lamaze based on the many benefits families receive from taking a Lamaze class. For an organization that was once touted as the childbirth "breathing" class, you'll see that we've come a long way!
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September 16, 2020 | by: Cara Terreri
Notice that the title of this article is not "What You Want to Eat Right After Giving Birth." If it was, you'd probably find a list too long to read through and slightly ill-advised. I mean sure, all-you-can-eat sushi sounds incredible after labor and birth, but will it give you what you need after the endurance event you just completed and fuel you for the hours ahead? This post isn't about the dos and the don'ts -- after all, you just endured 9 (10) long months of those. This is about feeling great (beyond the temporary satisfaction of food that only tastes amazing) and restoring your body.
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September 14, 2020 | by: Cara Terreri
Setting up a full-fledged new nursery for your baby isn't always desired or possible, and it certainly isn't necessary (despite what retailers lead you to believe). Here are the tips you need to create just enough space for baby when you have little to "no" separate spaces in your home.
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September 11, 2020 | by: Cara Terreri
Naming your baby is exciting and fun -- and also daunting, stressful, and frustrating. Choosing a middle name (or two) if that's your culture and choice to do so can be a part of the naming process that feels less stressful and offers space to bestow a name that's meaningful or playful, or both. If you don't already have your baby's middle name picked out, this post provides you with some helpful suggestions on where to look and how to choose.
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