You might be nervous about caring for a baby financially if you’re unexpectedly pregnant. How many baby items do you actually need? Will it be expensive? You need much fewer items than social media or brands tell you. You need: 1. Somewhere for baby to sleep. Your baby needs somewhere to sleep that follows safe
Your first week postpartum is challenging, but you don’t have to walk into it blind. Here are three things you can expect in that first week. 1. Your hormones will drop significantly after building through pregnancy. This hormone drop is often called the “baby blues” because it can feel like depression and anxiety. You’ll likely
Holly Chandler is a staff member at The Pregnancy Network. This month on Pregnancy Has Entered the Chat, she joins host Chloe Belk to share her story with breastfeeding and how she faced the difficult decision to switch to formula. Not only coworkers but real-life friends, Holly and Chloe bring their offline conversations about breastfeeding
“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
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
Un embarazo no planeado durante la universidad puede ser preocupante. Tú miras a tu alrededor y no ves a ninguna estudiante pasando por tus mismas circunstancias. Te estarás preguntando si vas a poder terminar la escuela. Si tú eres esa persona, estás en el lugar correcto. No solo es posible poder terminar la universidad. Es
Medically reviewed by Mary-Ann Joseph, RN, IBCLC. The weeks leading up to your baby’s arrival feel like a time warp. Your baby is in your belly, almost ready to survive and thrive on the outside, but yet here you are… still waiting, putting the finishing touches on the nursery, and a little bit (okay, a
Revisado médicamente por Mary Ann Joseph, RN, IBCLC Si estás planeando dar de amamantar y estás pensando en los períodos de separación con tu bebé (ya sea por tu trabajo), puedes sentirte insegura acerca de esto y además con ansiedad, puede ser un poco confuso decidir cual extractor de leche puede ser mejor. No has
Medically reviewed by Mary Ann Joseph, RN, IBCLC You’ve been told that breastmilk is like liquid gold for your baby. How do you store this wonder milk safely to keep your baby healthy? We’re answering the top questions about breastmilk safety here. Our goal is for you to feel confident in your breastfeeding and pumping
