Guest post by Katy Hill Pregnancy is a beautiful experience and it takes a lot of strength and emotional stress to face it. Pregnancy leads to a lot of hormonal changes, pain, and discomfort which can cause insomnia and stress. Insomnia is one of the hardest parts of pregnancy and it takes a toll on… Read more »
Gestational Diabetes + Jelly Beans
I recently spoke with a mama-to-be that is pregnant with her first baby. She wanted to talk with me because she had just been told she has gestational diabetes after taking her glucose tolerance test. All pregnant women are asked to take a blood sugar test between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy to check… Read more »
Using Essential Oils to Manage Stress and Anxiety in Motherhood
It’s the middle of the day. You have kids to drive to soccer practice, a dinner to make, and the dog needs to go for a walk. Let’s just say your stress level is high and you are feeling some major anxiety. Using essential oils could be a great way for you to naturally reduce… Read more »
Cell phones: The Importance of Disconnecting
NBC Health and Fitness Expo, Washington, D.C. Cell phones: How and Why to Disconnect – Today I’m talking about something that is small, rectangle shaped and you probably don’t leave home without it – and if you do leave home without it, you most likely turn back to go get it… What is it? Yes,… Read more »
How a Maternity Nurse Can Make Parenthood Easier
Guest blog by Anne Harris of londongoverness.com. Having a baby is the pivotal moment in the life of every human being. More often than not, parents realize that real parenthood is much different from what they were taught in their parenting classes. With the first drops of your colostrum milk, the first night crying and first changed diapers,… Read more »
Top 10 Tips for Working Breastfeeding Mothers
Guest post by Hayden Stewart of Milk n Mamas Baby Returning to the workforce can be a daunting and overwhelming experience for any new mom, particularly those who wish to continue breastfeeding their baby. It’s no secret that nursing provides all the key nutrients and vitamins a baby needs to thrive as well as establishing a… Read more »
Staying Connected with my Baby after Returning to Work
Guest post contributed by Giselle May – the Chief Editor at katherinerosman.com. After spending a full year with my Son at home I started to really miss my old life. I know that the time we spent together was irreplaceable and I am grateful for this. But as a former career woman I felt that… Read more »
The Benefits of Baltic Amber Teething Necklaces
It’s that time. Your little one has an unmistakable bump under their gums, has started drooling like a leaky faucet, wants everything to become a chew toy, and is starting to be grumpy for no apparent reason. Teething has arrived and you’re looking for the best ways to help them through it. Of course, there… Read more »
Essential Oils for Mama and Kids
A quick and easy guide for getting started with essential oils. More and more people are using essentials oils these days. For uses ranging from making the home smell good, to cancer prevention and treatment, they are becoming integral for many in order to promote wellness, heal, and support a healthy lifestyle. They can support… Read more »