When I was a new mother my biggest problem was anxiety attacks. I just felt overwhelmed, alone and like I was under too much stress. It would happen to me at the most inconvenient times. I would feel breathless, panicky and run out of a grocery store — too weirded out to pay for the [...]

In general gentle exercise is thought to benefit pregnancy. It can definitely help you regulate your weight. However exercise is not right for every woman as every pregnancy is unique. You should always check with your doctor before embarking on any type of exercise program The key word for pregnant women is to be gentle! [...]

Are you trying to get pregnant? Here are some foods that might help you conceive faster and also give brith to a happier and healthier child. I am suggesting that this is not a bad route to go if you are trying to conceive simply because the effects of fertility drugs can be deadly. They [...]

One mistake I made when my baby was born was to turn into a control freak. I just would not let others help me with my problems. It’s because I felt like I had to be hands on all the time. I was particularly mean to my partner that way. He felt like I did [...]

Once you arrive home from the hospital with your bundle of joy you will find yourself facing a whole new set of responsibilities. Babies are not always easy so don’t be surprised if your nerves are rattled during the first few days. Also it is not uncommon for newborns to be really fussy. If that [...]

Are you into the idea of a natural birth? How you choose to have your baby is a very personal decision. Everyone delivers a baby differently and natural childbirth is not for everybody mainly because it can hurt! However proponents of natural childbirth believe that it helps you have a healthier child. One thing you [...]

For so many years “maternity wear” meant wearing your husband’s tight shirts and I for one am glad those days are over. I love the way nobody is hiding their round little tummies any more …in fact the trend is towards showing that belly off by wearing tighter clothes! Although that is the fashion it [...]

If you are a busy mommy you might want to investigate one of the handsfree headsets that are available. You can connect them to your cell phone so you can move around and talk to anyone you want while wrangling your babies and toddler. It also allows you to be in close proximity to your [...]