Nine months is a very long time to share your body with another human. These pregnancy hacks should help make your journey a little more comfortable for you. HERE’S THE TOP 15 MOM HACKS WE'VE PUT TOGETHER: 1. When you can’t reach anything anymore because your bump...
When you’re pregnant you have enough to stress about. Trying to find the right books to read can just add unnecessary stress to your to-do list. But how will you know what books are important to read without reading through them all? We’ve connected with our...
Are you noticing any small yellow or orange stains? That’s a sign you’re making (and leaking) a little colostrum already. This yellowish, somewhat sticky fluid will be your baby’s first superfood until your real milk comes in, around the third or fourth day postpartum. Colostrum is...
Mums, you are not alone, stretch marks are very common in pregnancy with as many as nine out of 10 pregnant women experiencing the same thing… and yes, we can once again blame the pregnancy hormones. Your body is constantly changing to accommodate your growing...
Preparing yourself for this exciting period in your life can be quite intimidating. You may experience some unusual symptoms nobody tells you about, but never fear, we’ve compiled a list to best prepare you for this uncertain time. Nesting Instinct When you are pregnant, you are...
Let’s talk pregnancy cravings – something I get asked about quite frequently. What’s the real deal? My opinion? Pregnancy “cravings” can be the biggest excuse to let go of all self-control and nutritional awareness in many cases. There is quite honestly nothing that annoys me more...
It’s almost time! You’re almost at the home stretch (excuse the pun). We bet you can’t wait to meet your little one. But there’s still a little while longer… During your 2nd trimester, if you thought comfort was key - think again! As you get closer to...
1. NOW THAT YOU’RE PREGNANT, YOU NEED TO EAT FOR TWO False. The notion that expectant moms need to double up on their daily food intake is completely incorrect, as you do not need to meet the caloric needs of another fully-grown person. All that needs...