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Let this pregnancy guide help you learn all you can about staying is healthy as you can. The difference between achieving the birth you want, and the birth that is the norm in the US, is all about your knowledge and education. Your body is changing, you’re growing not only externally, but in your mind and spirit also. Take this journey with all the information you need to make this an unforgettable time in your life!
Considering Hybnobirthing? Whether you come along to a group session or on your own, everyone gets a warm welcome at a Hypnobirthing session. That’s what it’s all about, relaxation and the beginning of the realisation that your journey to having your child can be an enjoyable and under your control, not something to endure or [...]
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Making natural choices in parenting can really save you money. We’ve all heard the staggering statistics of what it costs to raise a baby in these times. But did you know that making smarter choices not only saves you money, it is also healthier for your baby! Breastfeeding saves money…BIG TIME Not only is breastfeeding [...]
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The Itzbeen is really awesome! Yup! I’m not the type of blogger who gets free “stuff” in return for a great review! I really want to show you the best maternity and baby products out there! This is one of those products that I HAD TO SHARE! I recently visited a great friend and her [...]
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When shopping for a newborn baby, it is difficult to remember everything you will need to buy for your baby. It can also be expensive if you don’t do a bit of planning beforehand. Since you’ll want to buy many things in bulk, for the first year you may want to look into having a [...]
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There are a lot of changes a woman’s body goes through during pregnancy. Some of the changes actually stop you from doing the things you love and things you need to do. Riding in the car is one of those things that shouldn’t be affected, unfortunately is. Motion sickness, especially car sickness, is one of [...]
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You’re swollen, bloated, and sore, but you are beautiful. Pregnancy gives a woman a glow and a presence that can inspire those around them. You may feel less than perfect during your maternity however, there is a way to turn your self-image around and start enjoying your pregnancy. Maternity photography started as a niche but [...]
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Green ways to Save for your Baby With a baby on the way every penny counts. At the same time, we all want to give our children the best planet we can. Some are able to make the larger life changes to help preserve our natural resources such as install solar panels or buy [...]
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Aside from being a childbirth advocate, I am also a techie at heart! I love finding unique apps and resources for my readers. This app, from MJH apps is one of those hit you over the head ideas that I wish I would have had. What it is, is an app that gives you an [...]
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Starting a College Fund: Is it too soon? Every parent wants the best for their child. They want to give them the best foods, best shelter, best start for the future. One of the best ways to give the best is to plan for the best. In today’s business world, education is everything. Most [...]
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Costume Ideas for the Mother to Be Halloween is the only holiday where being someone else is celebrated. Each year millions of people put thought, time, effort, blood and tears into creating the best costumes they can. Now even the mothers to be can be someone else. With creativity, a little effort and maybe even [...]
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A Fetal Concert: Does Music Affect Fetus Development // There has been a lot of discussion on the topic of playing music for a developing fetus while in the womb. Products have even been made to make it easier to put on the concert for your unborn child. The “Mozart Effect” was a popular belief [...]
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Stay green, clean and serene during your pregnancy Living clean, consuming consciously and taking good precautions are even more important during pregnancy than they were before. What once looked perfectly harmless becomes a terrible threat to the health of your baby — or so it seems, to many expectant mothers. Fortunately, many things that may [...]
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What are Braxton Hicks Contractions and What do They Feel Like? “Thank you so much for this article! I now know the difference between real labor and Braxton Hicks!” // When a woman is pregnant she can experience a variety of contractions. Depending upon what point in time the pregnancy is the contractions could mean [...]
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“this is the most concise information I’ve read about ovulation calendars…thanks!!” Are you trying to get pregnant? That old saying, the one about knowledge being power, definitely applies to you. Women who are familiar with their own menstrual cycles and know when they ovulate greatly increase their chances of getting knocked up more quickly. How [...]
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// A few weeks ago I had the privilege of taking some photos of my friend’s beautiful baby girl, Hannah. This is the first baby I have photographed since I began manual exposure. Thank you for having me Mommy and Daddy! READ MORE
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I gave birth the first time without a doula. This was unwise. I thought about hiring a doula, but we were strapped for cash, and I figured my husband could handle the coaching duties. This assumption was unwise. He, bless his heart, was absolutely useless. And my labor didn’t exactly go as perfectly planned. When [...]
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