If you’ve weighed the pros and cons and decided you’d like to have a natural birth, you’re probably wondering how to avoid an epidural. Luckily, there are a ton of great resources and tried-and-true tips available to help you have a great labor and birth with no epidural (or even if you get one!). Should …
Honest and real epidural pros and cons are not always easy to come by. I’ve got a list inspired by real women with real experiences on all the pros and cons regarding having an epidural during labor. This long list is a great place to start your research on whether or not you want an …
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Spending too much at the health food store? Try this instead! There’s a new way to shop online. Learn how to save money on natural health products, like supplements, teas, herbs, homeopathic remedies, shampoos, lotions, and even healthy foods and snacks. Here’s how to bring it all home for less. The Local Health Food Store …
Looking for the best place to buy stylish mom clothes, even if you’re on a budget? I have the perfect solution for where to buy clothes that are on-trend yet affordable for all the fluctuations of mom life in your 20s and 30s, when you may be pregnant, nursing, or need extended size ranges! Stylish …
Want to have the best birth possible? With so many variables out of your control, it’s best to focus on those few things that you can control AND that make a world of difference. Here are the 2 most important things you need to have an amazing birth! Preparing to Rock Your Best Birth Getting …
Love to do things yourself and be creative? Looking to save money and have a frugal pregnancy? You’ll love these DIY pregnancy projects that will make your pregnancy much easier and save you a little bit of cash, too! Especially if you like to buy green or organic products, sometimes you have to make them …
Are you wondering how to give birth naturally? I can write you a list of Top 10 Tips or recommend a book with all sorts of details. But first, I want you to know this: {Listen up, mama.} If you want a natural birth, you have to go out there and grab it. Natural Birth …
The following birth story is a guest post on Strength Love Birth written by Ali of The Massage Business Mama. I met Ali earlier this year and immediately was drawn to her kind, driven, grounded presence. She shares here about the birth of her son and the ways a doula might have facilitated her birth …
Here are some tips, ideas, and a free printable checklist for your hospital bag to help you to know exactly what to pack for your birth at the hospital, what NOT to bring, plus 7 things you don’t want to forget! This is like a minimalist-meets-realist approach to packing a bag for you, your partner, …
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Wondering what to drink while pregnant in your first trimester? Needing a little something to combat pregnancy exhaustion, fatigue, nausea or insomnia? These 6 first trimester drinks will give you a little extra oomph so you can rock your early pregnancy! From smoothies to teas to mocktails, these healthy beverages have what it takes to …
