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Rattled Review

By Vanessa Pruitt

Do you ever wish you could know what your husband was thinking? I do, because they seem to live on a different planet. Somehow, men see the world differently than we do, and sometimes that leads to miscommunication, and gets in the way of our relationships. This can be especially true during pregnancy and parenting, [...]

7 Fun Ways to Announce Your Pregnancy

By Vanessa Pruitt

If you recently found out you’re pregnant, it’s time to find a creative way to share the news! Of course, you could just show your husband or family the pregnancy test, but where’s the fun in that? Here are some fun ways to share your new joy with others. 1. Decorate Something Give your husband [...]

8 Steps for Introducing your Pet to your Baby

By Tim Cooley

Bringing home a new baby is cause for celebration, but for your pets, it can be a startling adjustment. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take before and after bringing baby home to make the introduction a smooth one. Before Baby is Born You have nine months to prepare your pet for adjusting [...]

The Key To A Clean, Organic Nursery

By Chantal Maddocks

Parents take pride in bringing their baby home to a cozy, lovely and safe nursery. With baby’s first experiences outside the womb, we know that babies are quite delicate and extra sensitive to their new environment. So we try our very best to take each and every precaution to guard our treasured little bundle from [...]

Buying a Car Seat

By Vanessa Pruitt

Choosing a style The first step in buying a car seat is to decide which style of seat will best fit your needs. For an infant, there are two kinds of car seats to consider. Infant seats usually have a handle for carrying, and today, most infant seats consist of a base that stays fastened [...]

Milk Expression: Pumping Is an Art Form

By Laura Weirich

When I first started pumping, my husband described my pumping dilemma with a co-worker. She told him that, like learning how to breastfeed, using a breast pump is an art form that has to be learned separately. And I totally agree. Not everyone has it easy when it comes to milk expression. My focus was [...]

The Mommy MD Guide to Your Baby’s First Year

By Vanessa Pruitt

I’ve already had the pleasure of reviewing The Mommy MD Guide to Pregnancy and Birth, so when Jennifer Reich asked me to review the newest Mommy MD book from Momosa Publishing, I was more than willing. The Mommy MD Guide to Your Baby’s First Year is much like it’s forerunner. Written by Rallie McAllister and [...]

Great Organizational And Storage Tips For Your Nursery

By Chantal Maddocks

Having a baby demands many resources that can pile up exponentially. Throughout a number of months, you will incur a massive amount of clothing, baby bedding, toys, baby blankets, bath, baby care and grooming items. The list goes on and on. Don’t let the closet turn into a hoarding frenzy. There are quite a few [...]

Are Well Baby Visits Really Necessary?

By Vanessa Pruitt

The idea that your baby must go to the doctor on a set schedule for well checkups has probably been ingrained in you from the beginning of your pregnancy. But, what if it’s not that clear cut? The well baby schedule coincides nicely with the standard vaccine schedule. But what if you choose to delay [...]

Pacifi(her) Review

By Vanessa Pruitt

As a pregnancy writer, I come across very few options for reading material for new dads. Hogan Hilling, author and father of 3 sons, fills a need for information within the dad community. In this book, Hogan draws on his personal experience working with expecting fathers, and attempts to help men understand what their wives [...]