Article By Edna Skopljak – Medical Doctor (MD) We all know that mom life can sometimes be very… let’s say, challenging. But we all know it’s much more than that. It is the most beautiful period of your life, but, let’s face it – it’s stressful, exhausting, and overwhelming. Whether you just started your pregnancy […]
Medically reviewed by Macy Tollefson – doula, breastfeeding specialist & prenatal yoga teacher Parents-to-be face a lot of challenges while preparing for their little one’s arrival. Of course it can be an exciting time, but it’s completely understandable for you to feel stressed or even overwhelmed trying to figure everything out – especially with tons […]
From the very beginning babies should have daily opportunities to exercise, work on developing their muscles, and experience new stimuli for their cognitive and visual development, too. A baby play mat offers an ideal safe space to develop these essential skills in a stimulating environment. While a baby play mat is not a “must-have” baby […]
From the beginning of your pregnancy, you start worrying a lot about everything you eat, drink, or put on your skin. Every woman who has ever been pregnant knows this feeling that doesn’t go away even when you start breastfeeding the baby. And lots of your concerns are well-justified. It is a well-known fact that […]
Lots of us moms experience a whirlwind of emotions and concerns during pregnancy and breastfeeding, especially when it comes to choosing safe skincare products. One ingredient that often raises questions is niacinamide. If you find yourself wondering whether niacinamide is safe to use during breastfeeding, I’m here to address those concerns. I will also share […]
Article by Jessica Pierce – Registered Nurse & Nationally Registered Paramedic New parents face a lot of challenges while building and curating a baby registry. Trying to sort out the must-haves, like diapers and wipes, where to register at, and what is useless (a wipe warmer? really?) is quite difficult, especially for first time parents. […]
Medically reviewed by Raye Mariano – RN, BSN, BA If you’re a mom of little ones then you know how fun and rewarding, yet also how difficult these early stages can be! From newborn babies to toddlerhood to preschooler your child will go through many transitions and face obstacles that you might not have expected. […]
Article By Edna Skopljak – Medical Doctor (MD) Motherhood can sometimes be so overwhelming, with the rollercoaster of all kinds of emotions, and also physical changes. Among others, there are a lot of hormonal changes, that can have obvious effects on your body – and skin. During and after pregnancy, you may be dealing with […]
Article By Edna Skopljak – Medical Doctor (MD) Parenting is overwhelming – from day one. While being a parent is definitely the most beautiful thing in the world, it is also very difficult. Let’s face it: it is exhausting, mentally, emotionally, and physically. Suddenly, you have this little creature you are responsible for, and everything […]
As a new parent, it’s totally normal to feel a bit concerned when you give your baby a pacifier and they suddenly start to gag. Most babies have trouble using a pacifier or certain nipple bottles at the beginning. They make them gag, which is their body’s natural way of protecting them from swallowing something […]