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Holiday Shopping While Pregnant - Tips for the Weary but Determined

December 06, 2018 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)

Step 1: Open computer. Step 2: Buy online. All done! The end. Ok, so you opened this post wanting some real tips for holiday shopping while pregnant, and I promise I'll give them to you! But seriously, you cannot underestimate the power, convenience, and simplicity of online shopping, especially

Your First Trimester

December 03, 2018 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)

If you've landed here, you probably just found out about your pregnancy. That, or you're having yet another unfamiliar symptom and wondering, what in the world?? Either way, congrats and welcome to your first trimester! The good news is, you won't be in your first trimester for very long - at just 1

Amy Schumer Wants Cute Photos - Tips for a Tough Pregnancy

November 30, 2018 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)

It's no secret that popular comedian Amy Schumer is going through a rough pregnancy. A few weeks ago, we learned that she landed in the hospital for hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), the dangerous and debilitating condition that's like morning sickness on steroids. Many of us learned more about HG during

YOU Can Help Shape Breastfeeding Policies in Congress - Here's How

November 29, 2018 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)

The United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC) is an independent nonprofit organization that works to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding in the United States. They are made up of more than 50 national professional, educational, and governmental organizations that share a common mission,

Giving Tuesday: How to Help Mothers, Parents, and Babies

November 27, 2018 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)

Today is "Giving Tuesday," a day designated to benefit organizations that help the greater good -- and a great way to end on a high note of giving back after all the shelling out on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday.

Last Minute Pregnancy Travel Tips for Thanksgiving

November 19, 2018 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)

Are you one of the nearly 51 million people traveling to see loved ones this week? Awesome! Are you also pregnant? Fantastic! In general, traveling during pregnancy is not so different than traveling not pregnant. With just a few extra simple tips, you can have a comfortable and happy ride and help

How to Keep Induction Off Your Plate This Thanksgiving

November 18, 2018 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)

It's not easy being pregnant, in your third trimester, near your due date... and approaching a major holiday like Thanksgiving. Of course, there's the typical discomfort most everyone experiences in late pregnancy. Then on top of that, you have your holiday plans to consider. What if you have your

Am I Still Pregnant?

November 15, 2018 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)

Let me start this post by saying: your first trimester of pregnancy can be brutal. The waiting, the not knowing, the nausea, the stress... whoever says pregnancy is beautiful is probably not referring to the first trimester (or the third, but that's a story for another post). The question that pas

No, These 5 Things Are Not Just Normal After Having a Baby

November 13, 2018 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)

Whether you've had a baby 6 weeks ago or 6 years ago, being pregnant and giving birth (no matter if it's vaginal or c-section) causes changes in your body. Some of these changes can go undiagnosed and untreated even though they cause pain or negatively affect your quality of life. I'm not talking

Build a Simple Pregnancy Wardrobe with These 10 Pieces

November 09, 2018 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)

Imagine buying a whole new wardrobe that you only wear for about six months. Sounds silly, right? And yet, that's exactly what happens when you're forced to buy maternity clothes during pregnancy. Of course, you may be able to get longer wear if you plan on being pregnant again in the future, but

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Cara Terreri is a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, certified DONA doula, and a professional writer, editor, and content specialist. She has been part of the Lamaze International team since 2004. Cara manages and writes for the Lamaze parents’ blog, Giving Birth With Confidence. She lives and works in the Orlando, FL, area with her husband and three children.

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