If you're not planning to have a baby shower, or you're on baby #2, #3 or beyond, you might decide against creating a baby registry. Your reasons are varied: it's a waste of time, I already have everything I need, I don't want people to feel obligated to buy the baby things, etc. All of those reasons are invalid, and here's why: … [Read more...] about No Baby Shower? 5 Reasons You Should Still Create A Baby Registry
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A Starbucks Guide for Pregnancy
***Article has been updated 07/10/2023 for accuracy. Looking for Dunkin' Donuts tips? We've got you. Everyone loves their morning coffee or an afternoon latte, but are these things safe during pregnancy? If so, how much caffeine can you have? And what size should you order when you're out? Don't you wish you had a secret Starbucks formula to let you know which drinks contained … [Read more...] about A Starbucks Guide for Pregnancy
11 Thoughts on Alcohol During Pregnancy
The Harvard Health Blog recently reviewed a study on alcohol and pregnancy. Although Dr. Howard LeWine admitted that the "medical evidence supporting strict abstinence [of alcohol is] not very strong," at no point in the article did the Harvard Health Blog condone drinking during pregnancy. In fact, Dr. LeWine went on to write, "Since it’s not clear how much … [Read more...] about 11 Thoughts on Alcohol During Pregnancy
39 Healthy, Pregnancy-Approved Snack Ideas
When you're pregnant, having to prepare a snack can often lead to the path of least resistance: junk. Except, in the long run, that chocolate bar or small order of french fries will weigh you down. Here's a list of 39 pregnancy snacks that are both healthy and fast! 1. Green pimento-stuffed olives … [Read more...] about 39 Healthy, Pregnancy-Approved Snack Ideas
Will Getting a Tattoo During Pregnancy Cause a Miscarriage?
I will be the first person to admit that I don't like tattoos. It doesn't bother me if you have tattoos, but I would never get one. However, a recent poster asked other expecting moms if getting a tattoo during pregnancy was okay. Instead of receiving actual information from reputable sources, this pregnant lady was attacked. Honestly? No one bothered to Google it. No one … [Read more...] about Will Getting a Tattoo During Pregnancy Cause a Miscarriage?