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50+ Mostly Healthy Foods for Morning Sickness

50+ foods for morning sickness to give you ideas of what to eat

When morning sickness hits, it can be hard to know what to eat. This helpful list of mostly healthy foods for morning sickness (with printable PDF) will give you some great ideas of things to eat that may even help you feel better. Help for What to Eat When Pregnant and Sick Do you feel […]

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Best Foods to Eat in First Trimester of Pregnancy

Here’s a simple list of the best foods to eat in the first trimester of pregnancy. These are the healthiest, traditional foods that mothers in early pregnancy have been eating for generations to make healthy babies.

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Snacks for Labor

Fresh berries in blue bowl-perfect snack for labor

Here’s this doula’s best list of snacks for labor. Figuring out what to eat during labor can be a bit tough. Wait….can you even eat while you’re in labor? Yes, you can eat during labor and you should be prepared to do so by planning ahead a variety of foods to keep you hydrated and […]

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13 Unique Gift Ideas Your Favorite Pregnant Person Will Adore

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A thoughtful list of gifts for pregnant women that she will love! Whether she is in her first trimester or almost ready to go into labor, these pregnancy gifts are perfect for Christmas, birthday, holiday or just because you want to treat her right during her pregnancy. Looking for a lovely Mother’s Day gift for […]

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Cute Pregnancy Announcement Shirts

Cute Pregnancy Announcement Shirts to reveal that you are pregnant

A round-up of super cute pregnancy announcement shirts for first time mom-to-be, couples, and siblings to help announce, too. Surprise your friends and family by showing up to your next get together in one of these adorable pregnancy reveal shirts. That’ll be a memory to treasure! Cute Pregnancy Announcement Shirts for Mom-To-Be Super cute Coming […]

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Practicing Relaxation Before Labor

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When planning your natural birth, have you considered practicing relaxation before labor? This type of practicing beforehand can be so helpful when you’re right in the midst of giving birth. Here’s how practicing relaxation ahead of time helped me, and how you can benefit from this easy-to-implement practice as well.  Learning About A Daily Relaxation […]

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DIY Your Way to a Better Pregnancy

DIY Pregnancy Projects | Do It Yourself To Have an Awesome (and Frugal!) Pregnancy

Love to do things yourself and be creative? Looking to save money and have a frugal pregnancy? You’ll love these DIY pregnancy projects that will make your pregnancy much easier and save you a little bit of cash, too! Especially if you like to buy green or organic products, sometimes you have to make them […]

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Printable Checklist for Your Hospital Bag: Essentials + Extras

A free printable checklist of all the essentials plus some can't miss extras for packing your hospital bag (or birthing center!). Everything for mom, baby, and partner. Grab a copy of the printable checklist for your hospital bag and get some peace of mind along with it!

Here are some tips, ideas, and a free printable checklist for your hospital bag to help you to know exactly what to pack for your birth at the hospital, what NOT to bring, plus 7 things you don’t want to forget! This is like a minimalist-meets-realist approach to packing a bag for you, your partner, […]

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6 Drinks to Supercharge Your First Trimester

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Wondering what to drink while pregnant in your first trimester? Needing a little something to combat pregnancy exhaustion, fatigue, nausea or insomnia? These 6 first trimester drinks will give you a little extra oomph so you can rock your early pregnancy! From smoothies to teas to mocktails, these healthy beverages have what it takes to […]

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How to Beat Morning Sickness

How To Beat Morning Sickness

Looking for the best ways to beat morning sickness? Here are 4 easy and effective remedies to give you the natural treatments you need to get back to your life with no more early pregnancy nausea. Find relief now! Ugghhh! Morning sickness (or all day sickness as many like to call it) is such a […]

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