Figuring out how to live on maternity pay can be a challenge for many moms. Discover 8 ways to save for maternity leave now while you're working to make the most of your time! I had what was a pretty typical maternity leave with my first pregnancy: half of it was fully paid while the other half was partially paid. Even with a slightly reduced income in the second half, I'd be able to make the most of my maternity leave. But being pregnant with twins made maternity leave more complicated. I found myself on bed rest a month before the twins arrived. Further complications extended my … [Read more...]
9 Signs You’re in the First Trimester
You may not look like you're pregnant in the early weeks. Discover 9 telltale signs you're in the first trimester, from symptoms to cravings. Looks can be deceiving. You might see a woman in her first trimester and not even realize she's pregnant. In fact, we spend a majority of our pregnancies with a fairly flat belly that can still fit into regular clothes. Still, those first several weeks can reveal some of the biggest signs of pregnancy.While the third trimester is all about waddling and body aches, the first trimester is already well on its way to making huge changes both in our … [Read more...]
Pregnancy To Do List: What to Prepare in the Third Trimester
Expecting the baby soon? Make sure you have all your tasks covered. Check out 11 things on your pregnancy to do list that need to get done in the third trimester. Ask any mom which trimester is the most difficult, and many of us will point to the third and final one. Because as worrisome or nauseating the first trimester can be, the third has its own set of challenges. We're bigger and less able to do the things we took for granted (who knew walking fast and sleeping on our backs were awesome?). We're coming to terms with the reality of being a mom, and the fears of giving birth are … [Read more...]
5 Misconceptions about Maternity Clothes: The Truth Revealed!
Having doubts about buying maternity clothes? Discover 5 myths and misconceptions about maternity clothes and learn the truth behind them. "Mama, you're wearing your zebra shirt!" my four-year-old pointed out. He was talking about my black and white striped shirt, the one I wear all the time. What he didn't know was that the shirt also happens to be a maternity top. Thing is, I'm not pregnant. In fact, I haven't been pregnant for over four years. The crazier part? My "zebra" shirt was from my first pregnancy... over eight years ago. Yep, I still wear maternity clothes, way past the … [Read more...]
3 Things You Need to Know about Premature Birth Risks
Worried whether you're at risk for a premature birth? Discover 3 things you need to know about premature birth risks, and the solutions available to you. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of PreTRM® Test. All opinions are 100% mine. It was one of the first questions I'd asked my doctor during my pregnancy: "What can I do to prevent a premature birth?" Like every pregnant mom, I wanted to carry my baby to full term and avoid the health problems that could last him a lifetime. But as advanced as medicine can be, my doctor answered that there were no guarantees. The best we … [Read more...]
11 Crucial Pregnancy Questions to Ask Your Doctor
Expecting a baby? Stay healthy while you're pregnant and learn the 11 crucial pregnancy questions to ask your doctor at your first prenatal visit. Anxious, excited, overwhelmed... I entered the doctor's office as a soon-to-be first time mom, overcome with how new everything would be for me. I figured the basics about pregnancy, but still had many questions. For instance, I'd heard I should avoid certain food, but which ones? How do I know when I'm supposed to go to the hospital? And what are the best ways to avoid the dreaded preterm labor? Doctors are fantastic at providing an … [Read more...]
Household Items to Stock Up Before Baby Arrives
Gearing up for the new baby? Learn the essential household items to stock up before baby arrives and make those newborn months more convenient. We've all heard of "nesting," the urge to get everything ready a few weeks before the baby. We wash and organize baby clothes, stock up on diapers and decorate the nursery in time for baby's arrival. But as plentiful as baby's needs are during this time, so are the rest of the family's. From feeding ourselves to daily tasks, the household also needs preparation before the baby arrives. Take household items. Before the baby, you likely follow … [Read more...]
5 Best Things You Can Do to Have a Healthy Pregnancy
Every mom wants to learn how to have a healthy pregnancy. Discover the 5 best things you can do to make sure mom and baby are healthy while pregnant. I walked into my work's new office and smelled it: Brand new paint. My coworkers and I were moving into our new office space, built from scratch, including the paint on the walls. This wouldn't be a big deal, except I was six weeks pregnant. Since I wasn't planning on announcing my pregnancy anytime soon, I couldn't exactly walk into my boss' office to discuss my options. I, like many pregnant women, was on a mission, after all. I wanted … [Read more...]
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