The weight gain from pregnancy can take a mental and physical toll on a mom. You may have less energy and are busy preparing for a new baby, so exercise falls further down on the priority list. But you don’t have to sign up for a 5K to stay active during pregnancy or post-partum. There […]
Your to-do list grows long when you have a baby on the way. But your prep for motherhood should actually begin months before you start trying to conceive! Even if you are not actively trying for a baby, it’s not a bad idea to start considering certain health and lifestyle changes. Here is our checklist […]
Summer time can mean plenty of relaxing by the pool and soaking up the sun. But when you are pregnant, you need to stay vigilant about sun exposure and the effect it can have on your body. Here are some tips for taking care of your skin and your baby bump in the sun: SPF– […]
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Many couples have “fur babies” before they decide to have children. Pets are part of a family too, and bringing home a baby can pose unique challenges. Here are some ways to prepare your pet for the new family addition: Before baby arrives, take your pet to the veterinarian to make sure they are healthy […]
Baby proofing can be an overwhelming task when your baby becomes mobile. It’s important to remember that “mobile” doesn’t mean just walking or crawling. As soon as a baby can scoot, roll or army crawl, the risk for unintentional home injury skyrockets. It may be frustrating to have to alter your home, but babies are […]
Many mothers go through pregnancy with the fear of childbirth looming overhead. Some women cannot use or don’t prefer pain medication, and others just desire a more natural, comfortable birth setting. That’s where Hypnobabies can help. Hypnobabies is a childbirth education class that uses a self-hypnosis method to create an automatic physiological response in the […]
Cesarean deliveries can be necessary for any number of medical reasons during pregnancy or childbirth. But one C-Section scar does not mean a mother is stuck with no other options. VBAC, or Vaginal Birth After Cesarean, is a popular topic, as more women are weighing the risks and benefits VBAC for a future pregnancy. A […]
Baby Belly Spa in Lexington is a mom’s one-stop-shop for prenatal massage, elective ultrasounds and maternity shopping. Crystal Nichols opened Baby Belly Spa in November of 2008 after her own experience with prenatal massage. “I loved getting massages while I was pregnant with my son and began doing research on prenatal massage when I had […]
Your new baby spends most of his time asleep during the first few months of life, so make sure his crib is a safe environment. Here are a few basic safety tips for better sleep for baby: No loose blankets, pillows or toys. These pose a suffocation hazard. No mobiles or dangling toys within baby’s […]
