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Do’s and Don’ts to Visiting a Baby Over the Holidays

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Do’s and Don’ts to Visiting a Baby Over the Holidays

You love your new-parent friends and can’t wait to lay eyes on their precious baby, but you don’t want to make anything harder for them. How can you be a considerate visitor? Some tips: Do call ahead. In this modern day and age there’s no excuse not to call or text parents before popping in. Even … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Featured, Baby (General) Tagged With: newborns, new baby

Holiday Travel Tips for Newborns

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Holiday Travel Tips for Newborns

Having a newborn is system overload to begin with. Add in the hubub and family dramas of the holidays and you’re going to need a vacation after your vacation! Here’s some tips for coping. When it comes to travel, wait until baby’s had shots. Until your baby’s had her two-month shots it’s best … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Baby (General) Tagged With: newborn, travel

Overweight and Pregnant?

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Overweight and Pregnant?

Before I got pregnant with my fourth baby I gained about 20lbs. I was already overweight to begin with. So now I’m about 40 pounds overweight. What do I do now? Should I try to lose weight?” Don’t try to lose weight without medical supervision while you’re pregnant. A diet that restricts food … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Nutrition, Fitness and Exercise, Featured Tagged With: Nutrition

Pregnant, How to Get My Energy Back?

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Pregnant, How to Get My Energy Back?

Before I got pregnant after work I would go workout to the gym. I weight 129 lbs. and was trying to get tone. Now I just can’t go to the gym I get home, have dinner, and sleep. My body just gives out. I gain weight 10 lbs. in just a 6 weeks. I’m afraid that if I don’t get my energy back soon. I’ll … [Read more…]

Filed Under: 1st Trimester Tagged With: fatigue

How to Squat While You’re Pregnant

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How to Squat While You’re Pregnant

I run a daycare out of my home and thereby spend alot of time squatting down or sitting on the floor. Some people have told me that this tightens the abdomen and pinches my insides and the baby. Is it harmful to the baby to squat, sit on the floor or in low chairs?” Squatting is actually great … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Fitness and Exercise, 3rd Trimester Tagged With: Is it safe?

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