If you’re pregnant and expecting to parent solo, it can be nerve-wracking to think about the newborn phase. You see videos online of people prepping the perfect nursery or packing their hospital bags, but you’re more concerned with navigating the postpartum period. We’re glad you’re here. We’ve put together a no-nonsense guide to single parenting
Prenatal vitamins support your body in pregnancy and your baby’s development in utero. Medically reviewed by Holly Almond, RN, BSN. Why it matters: Pregnancy increases your body’s nutritional requirements. Your baby can develop fetal abnormalities without certain nutrients. You need prenatal vitamins in pregnancy to support your health and your baby’s. Why take prenatal vitamins?
How do you know if you’re having a miscarriage? We hope you don’t experience this, but it’s important to be prepared. What is a miscarriage? A miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy before 20 weeks, according to Mayo Clinic. Most miscarriages occur in the first trimester of pregnancy (first 13 weeks). What are the
I know, I know. You’re not thinking about what you’ll need postpartum because you’re so focused on what your baby will need as a newborn. But hear me out: you both will need a lot of care you’ve never needed before, and that’s okay. So many people will already be focused on the baby, both
“Duerme cuando puedas” “Oh, solo espera” “Cuando el bebé nazca ya no volverás a dormir” Cada nueva mamá ha escuchado alguna de las frases anteriores. Mientras estás frases vienen sin ninguna mala intención de los miembros de la familia o amigos, éstas no son realmente de mucha ayuda. Lo que una nueva mamá necesita es
“Sleep while you can!” “Oh, just wait…” “Once baby comes, you’ll never sleep again!” Every new mom has heard some variation of the above phrases. While these phrases may come from well-meaning family members or friends, they’re ultimately unhelpful. What new moms need is encouragement and truth. Adapting your sleep schedule to the needs of
Estás con un embarazo inesperado mientras estás en la escuela. ¿Tienes que escoger entre tu educación y tu niño? ¡No! Es fácil, pero puedes escoger la maternidad mientras terminas la escuela en forma exitosa. Las madres estudiantes tienen un mayor GPs en promedio que el resto de sus compañeros. Si tú estás asistiendo a la
Looking for childcare can be stressful and time-consuming. When I was looking for childcare for my son, all I could think of was: What schools are near me? Can I afford the schools that I like? Will my child enjoy time away from me? How will I handle being away from my child? …and so
Two pink lines, check. ✅ Prenatal care, check. ✅ All of my clothes stopped fitting, check. ✅ Thrive in college as a student… 😬 Some pregnancy-related tasks are easier to accomplish than others. If you’re a student mom figuring out your next steps, we’re glad you’re here. Here are some tips for getting the accommodations
Las semanas que pasaron con la llegada de tu bebé, se siente como un salto en el tiempo. Tú bebé está en tu estómago, listo para salir, y ahora tú… estás esperando los últimos retoques en el cuarto del bebé, y un poco (bueno, con bastante) pánico. Uno de los tópicos que valen la pena
