Before starting any type of fitness program, please consult your physician. Let him or her know what type of exercises you plan on doing, and whether they are safe for you.

If you were to offer your child a candy bar or an apple, which would they choose? What if instead, you offer them the choice between crackers and cheese or an apple? Teaching kids to eat well can be real tricky. You don't want to turn every meal into a lecture, but if you wait too long, they could pickup...

Your pregnancy BMI (Body Mass Index) determines your weight gain recommendations. Your BMI is calculated by multiplying your weight in pounds by 703, then dividing by your height in inches squared. Or you can download a BMI app and do the calculations. You can search "adult BMI calculator" at cdc.gov, or use the chart below. 

Expectant dads share a lot more than the birth of their bundle of joy with their partner. Long before that bundle arrives, you may share in many of the symptoms, including pregnancy mood slumps, which are surprisingly common for expectant dads. Fluctuations in your hormones can play a role, but feelings factor in as well. Almost every dad-to-be, just like...

Maybe you were expecting some of the usual pregnancy symptoms while you’re pregnant. Like morning sickness, heartburn, and fatigue. Maybe you weren’t expecting to come down with a cold. Since your normal suppression of your immune system (so your body doesn’t reject your baby as “foreign”), makes you an easier target for germs. Not to mention it can be twice...

Are you expanding your family a little sooner than expected? Having another pregnancy before you have fully recovered from the last pregnancy , can be hard enough without adding stress. Although closely spaced pregnancies can take a physical toll on a mom-to-be who has just became a mom, there are a lot of things you can do to help your...

Breastmilk soap is just soap made with your breastmilk mixed with non-GMO and organic oils, you will need to treat it as any other soap. Unlike other soap, this will have the special ingredient of your own milk in it. You can use it as often as you like for you and your whole family. 

The birth of your baby will be the most memorable, life-changing, experiences of your life. You should take the time to think through the hopes and desires for the big day by creating a birth plan.

I think all women can agree that labor is painful. The degree of pain differs from woman to woman, depending on the pain tolerance. During the 1st stage of labor the pain is caused by the uterus contracting and the cervix is dilating. The second stage of labor is when the birth canal stretching as the baby passes through.

Getting a child to sleep can be one of the most trying task for a parent. There are those children that  fall asleep quickly, and those are a blessings. If you are a parent with a child like this, count your blessings.

As we all know, you're going to carry your baby a lot, but you won't always be able or want to carry your baby the same way. Here are a few save and comfortable ways to carry your baby.

Stocking your wardrobe for Nursing after delivery

Eating Right when Vegetarian or Vegan when Pregnant

Knowing when Labor is Real and When it isn’t

Deciding between Breast and Bottle Feeding