It’s easy to feel like your body will be not your own after you’ve delivered your child. But, trust me, that’s not the case. Your body just went through some major changes, don’t forget that it did create, grow, and nourish a human being for nine months. That warrants some huge body overhauling if you [...]
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5 Fantastic Things To Do For Any Dad-To-Be
Posted on 18. May, 2012 by Danielle Buffardi.
We always focus on the expectant mother, and rightfully so, but that doesn’t mean that we don’t forget to include the dads-to-be in on the fun, because we do. We don’t mean to, but we’re sometimes so busy focusing our attention on mom and baby that we can easily let dad’s feelings and involvement get [...]
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3 Key Vitamins For A Healthy Heart For Mom And Baby
Posted on 17. May, 2012 by Danielle Buffardi.
Cardiovascular function is essential to the health of all other organs and systems of the body. Unfortunately, however, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and it is also estimated that by 2020 it will be the leading cause of mortality in the world.1 Nutritional Status is Crucial In addition [...]
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4 Ways To Make A Mom’s Life Easier
Posted on 16. May, 2012 by Danielle Buffardi.
Let’s face it, us moms are busy people. Taking care of our families, working, and keeping the house together can all become one stressful mess for us if we’re not juggling everything in the best way possible. Here are four ways that your life as a mother can be a little bit easier, regardless of [...]
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Caring For Your Baby’s Umbilical Cord Stump
Posted on 14. May, 2012 by Danielle Buffardi.
Sometimes it can be tricky if this is your first baby. You bring your bundle of joy home from the hospital – that’s life changing enough as it is – but now you also have to care and look out for their umbilical cord stump. Not sure how to do that? No problem, here’s some [...]
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5 Free Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Posted on 11. May, 2012 by Danielle Buffardi.
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, who needs money to show mom you love her? These five gift ideas won’t cost a thing and they can be adapted for aunts, sisters, and whomever else you share Mother’s Day with. The best gifts aren’t ones that you buy anyway – so get the kids involved in these [...]
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5 Fantastic Gifts For New Moms
Posted on 09. May, 2012 by Danielle Buffardi.
I know that I can’t be the only one who has pondered what to get a new mom. And you’d think the decision would be an easy one considering I was a new mom at some point. I know that mom just got tons of baby shower gifts, but after all her hard work bringing [...]
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3 Ways To Help Avoid An Induction
Posted on 07. May, 2012 by Danielle Buffardi.
Inductions can happen for a number of reasons. However, if it’s not absolutely medically necessary to induce labor then sometimes it’s best to let it happen on its own. So long as you and your baby aren’t in any life-threatening danger, then you always have the option to say no to any practice that can be considered [...]
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3 Ways To Help A Friend Through A Miscarriage
Posted on 04. May, 2012 by Danielle Buffardi.
It’s so very hard to witness anyone go through a miscarriage, whether it happens to you, a family member, or a friend. One of the hardest parts for an outsider is coming up with a compassionate way to lend your condolences. Since we all experience and react to grief and loss differently, it’s impossible to [...]
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5 Things You’ll Miss About Your Pregnancy
Posted on 02. May, 2012 by Danielle Buffardi.
It’s true, some ladies absolutely adore being pregnant while others utterly loathe it. I enjoyed being pregnant and everything that came along with it. Although, I didn’t experience any morning sickness so I might be stating otherwise had I dealt with that – I hear it’s not fun. Regardless, there are some sensational perks about being with [...]
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