Hey Mama! The second trimester is such a sweet spot in your pregnancy. Hopefully morning sickness is in the past, your energy has returned and your bump is big enough to look like you’re pregnant, but not so big that you are uncomfortable. But there is one thing that has the potential to throw a wrench in your prenatal plans: Gestational ...
Planning Your C-Section? Here’s How to Be Totally Prepared
Hey Mama!A Cesarean Section is a major abdominal surgery. If you weren't planning to have a c-section, it can be a source of trauma that leave many Mamas feeling disappointed, anxious or even angry.While the c-section rate in the United States has become increasingly high for a myriad of reasons (nearly 32%, according to the CDC), there ...
Planning for a VBAC? Here’s Why Taking a VBAC Birth Class is a Must
Hey Mama! If you’ve found your way here, we can assume you are either pregnant or are planning your next pregnancy, following a previous Cesarean birth—how exciting! There’s nothing quite like starting from the beginning, with all of those amazing newborn snuggles, sounds, and smells—oh, that newborn smell!But let’s be honest, pregnancy after a ...
The Ultimate Pregnancy (And Postpartum) Essentials Boxes
Every day over on Instagram, I get these questions. What do I need for my pregnancy & postpartum? Trish, what do you consider pregnancy essentials, and I gather a list of things from here and there. I get it, you're pregnant and you're exhausted. You need a lot of stuff and you have no idea what or where to begin. A couple of months ...
50 Ferociously Popular Baby Boy Names of 2020
Are you pregnant, mama? Are you realizing just how very hard it is to pick a name that you and your partner agree on. Or maybe your family has strong opinions and you don't want to hear it. Remember, that this is your baby boy and you can choose your favorite name whether it is popular baby boy name or one that just makes your heart beat faster. ...
Here’s What You Need to Know About GBS (Group B Strep) and Pregnancy
Group b strep during pregnancy? What the heck is this? Most of us do not have a clue about this until we are pregnant and most likely, well into our third trimester.So what is GBS?Group B Streptococcus a bacteria that normally inhabit the intestine, vagina, and rectum. How did you get Group B strep during pregnancy?1 in 4 pregnant ...
