Tags archives: pregnancy

That Nesting Thing

If you’re pregnant or just had your baby, the natural instinct to nest may be tugging at you. You want your home and nursery to be just right for your new baby. Unfortunately, tho[...]

Let Go of the Numbers

By Tara DelloIacono-Thies RD Pregnant women seem overwhelmed by the idea of putting on weight. As a dietitian and mother of two young boys, I recommend that you “let go of the n[...]

Cooking with Love and Intention: Nutrition Means More than Eating Your Vegetables

Pregnant women often feel inspired to learn how to better nourish their bodies and their babies during pregnancy and what a great time to educate yourself! Nutrition plays an enor[...]

Baby on the Way? Ready, Set... SLOW

Baby on the way? Ready, Set... SLOW A 3 Part Blog Series on the Pregnant Pause by Stephanie Dawn, ASLP When I first realized I was pregnant nine years ago, in my second tr[...]

Pregnant Nesters Must-Have List!

Pregnant Nesters Must-Have List! As a green mama on a budget, I strive to teach people that often what we think we can’t live without are actually products that we should never [...]

A Peek Inside the Barski Home Where the Woombie Brand Was Born 

I wear many hats – mother of five, wife, nurse, Certified Newborn Infant Care Specialist & Instructor, Infant Sleep Consultant, Parenting Consultant, Entrepreneur – but first a[...]

A Turn for the Better

Four years ago, when my wife, Jama, was pregnant with our first daughter, Adeline, we wanted to play music to her belly. Why? Well we weren’t really sure to be honest with you. [...]

Yoga for Two

We often hear during pregnancy that it is important to eat for two, it is also important to drink enough water for two and do exercise for two. Doing yoga during one’s pregnancy is[...]

Birth Day with Val: From Inspired to Inspiring

Becoming a doula really started when I was working as an EMT for an ambulance company on the Central Coast of California. I had the opportunity to go into the OR with a respiratory[...]

From One Mother's Arms into Another

New moms can be your best resource in transferring crucial parenting and bonding techniques. After my daughter was born a friend came to visit with a gift, a bottle of Weleda Cale[...]