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Slay it as a single mom
Regardless of the path that led you to single motherhood, deciding to go it alone makes you a brave and loving mama from the start. [...]
My very first Bump Box is here!
Hi, fellow and soon-to-be mamas! I'm Lauren, the Executive Editor for P&N. Big news: I'm expecting my third baby, due late September! Even though [...]
Calm within the storm
At 1:30 a.m. on May 25 (my husband’s birthday!) my water broke. I was 39 weeks pregnant and ready to meet our girl, but I [...]
Benefits of compression during the postpartum period
Postpartum compression garments are medical-grade compression pieces that add extra support needed to care for the areas most affected by pregnancy and delivery. [...]
Past reflections
I had a very easy, happy and active pregnancy until my water broke at 30 weeks … then everything changed. I rushed to [...]
Come together
1| Deep core activation: Good for finding and engaging your core.Use this breathing technique during all exercises and throughout your day to improve your [...]
Let’s (not) talk about sex
When people find out you’re expecting, their first question is often “boy or girl?” Doctors can reveal your baby’s sex at the 20-week ultrasound [...]
A crazy unstoppable force
I had a good labor and delivery with my firstborn daughter. She was born at home (by choice), and it was a mostly normal, [...]
4 tips for leaving baby without losing your mind
Separation anxiety isn’t just for kids. Believe me, I know how hard it is to leave your little one when your protective mothering instincts [...]
Be my valentine: The birth of Nick
My complications with my son, Nick, first began when I was 11 weeks pregnant last October. Everything started the Friday before fall break, which [...]
Let’s stay in
What started as a budding romance (and turned into a baby bump) needs some routine maintenance every now and then. The good news is it doesn’t have to involve [...]
How to recover from a C-section
Walk on by Within 24 hours of surgery, you’ll want to get up and walk around a bit. Having a C-section increases your risk [...]
Ask the Experts: Cold and flu season
A: Being responsible for your infant while feeling terrible is really tough. Moms and dads everywhere would probably agree it’s not an ideal situation, [...]
Grand entrance
On December 12 around 11 p.m., while my husband and I were watching “Star Wars,” I started getting some heavy period-like cramping. To be [...]
Lend a hand
A healing balm: We can guarantee you will feel the effects of your exhausted lady bits and be too tired yourself to want to tend [...]
Eat, drink and be merry
Let’s be honest: Being the pregnant lady at the dinner party is not a lot of fun. As everyone else digs into the cheese [...]
How to babyproof your relationship
Utilize alone time During bumphood it’s natural to focus on preparing for your little one’s arrival, but don’t neglect your relationship during this special [...]
Tips for Breastfeeding Moms During the Holidays
Whether, when and how you feed your babe are all personal choices (and legal rights!) for nursing mothers, but it can feel more like [...]
Slay it as a single mom
Regardless of the path that led you to single motherhood, deciding to go it alone makes you a brave and loving mama from the start. [...]
My very first Bump Box is here!
Hi, fellow and soon-to-be mamas! I'm Lauren, the Executive Editor for P&N. Big news: I'm expecting my third baby, due late September! Even though [...]
Calm within the storm
At 1:30 a.m. on May 25 (my husband’s birthday!) my water broke. I was 39 weeks pregnant and ready to meet our girl, but I [...]
Benefits of compression during the postpartum period
Postpartum compression garments are medical-grade compression pieces that add extra support needed to care for the areas most affected by pregnancy and delivery. [...]
Past reflections
I had a very easy, happy and active pregnancy until my water broke at 30 weeks … then everything changed. I rushed to [...]
Come together
1| Deep core activation: Good for finding and engaging your core.Use this breathing technique during all exercises and throughout your day to improve your [...]
Let’s (not) talk about sex
When people find out you’re expecting, their first question is often “boy or girl?” Doctors can reveal your baby’s sex at the 20-week ultrasound [...]
A crazy unstoppable force
I had a good labor and delivery with my firstborn daughter. She was born at home (by choice), and it was a mostly normal, [...]
4 tips for leaving baby without losing your mind
Separation anxiety isn’t just for kids. Believe me, I know how hard it is to leave your little one when your protective mothering instincts [...]
Be my valentine: The birth of Nick
My complications with my son, Nick, first began when I was 11 weeks pregnant last October. Everything started the Friday before fall break, which [...]
Let’s stay in
What started as a budding romance (and turned into a baby bump) needs some routine maintenance every now and then. The good news is it doesn’t have to involve [...]
How to recover from a C-section
Walk on by Within 24 hours of surgery, you’ll want to get up and walk around a bit. Having a C-section increases your risk [...]
Ask the Experts: Cold and flu season
A: Being responsible for your infant while feeling terrible is really tough. Moms and dads everywhere would probably agree it’s not an ideal situation, [...]
Grand entrance
On December 12 around 11 p.m., while my husband and I were watching “Star Wars,” I started getting some heavy period-like cramping. To be [...]
Lend a hand
A healing balm: We can guarantee you will feel the effects of your exhausted lady bits and be too tired yourself to want to tend [...]
Eat, drink and be merry
Let’s be honest: Being the pregnant lady at the dinner party is not a lot of fun. As everyone else digs into the cheese [...]
How to babyproof your relationship
Utilize alone time During bumphood it’s natural to focus on preparing for your little one’s arrival, but don’t neglect your relationship during this special [...]
Tips for Breastfeeding Moms During the Holidays
Whether, when and how you feed your babe are all personal choices (and legal rights!) for nursing mothers, but it can feel more like [...]
