Prenatal vitamins...are they important? Yes! Can choosing a prenatal vitamin be way more confusing than you would have thought? Also, yes. When I got pregnant, maybe I was naive or just hopeful - but I really thought that most prenatal vitamins were the same and that I could just find one. But a prenatal vitamin, while not totally personalizable, can be tailored to fit what you and … [Read more...]
Here Are 8 Types of Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy (AND WHY!)
"Eating for two" is an age-old saying... But as soon as you look into anything about pregnancy diets, pregnancy meal plans or what you can/can't eat during your pregnancy you realize it's not that simple. In fact, it's quite easy after a simple Google search to figure out that just because you are trying to consume enough to sustain yourself and grow another human being, doesn't mean you can eat … [Read more...]
Does Pumping Burn as Many Calories as Breastfeeding?
Entering the world of "mom" can be a huge roller coaster. You've gone from nausea, heartburn, and anticipation of being pregnant to the beautiful chaos of labor and delivery. Now you're likely wondering how to be the best mom and partner, all while you're dealing with all those postpartum hormones. So, can pumping burn as many calories as breastfeeding does? Breastfeeding and pumping are great … [Read more...]
