4D baby scans are cropping up everywhere on social media as parents proudly show their friends and followers the face of their unborn child. Seeing your child in motion is an emotional experience for every parent. However safe the track record of 4D scans may seem, you should be prudent in its application. 4D baby…
Having recently spent 5 days in the hospital, 4 on the induction ward and one actually giving birth I can safely say what items you really need in a hospital bag. Some items I packed I found completely useless and others were complete game-changers. But before I move on I wanted to point out that…
Maternity bump bands have become increasingly popular over the past few years due to their many benefits during pregnancy and postpartum. They’re comfortable to wear and can offer your body some much-needed support. But what are the best plus size maternity baby bumps? The best plus size, maternity bump band is the Jamila Maternity Pregnancy…
Knowing what you need and don’t need as a new parent can be extremely confusing and hard to get your head around. Along with things you ‘need’ for your baby you may also find there are some things you are told you ‘need’ for yourself during and after giving birth. One of these things is…
Pregnancy definitely affects everyone differently so there is no real right or wrong answer. But you might be interested in working out if maternity clothes are necessary for you. Maternity clothes are not always necessary during and after pregnancy. Those who find their ordinary clothes easier to wear can do so, however, you may feel…
Giving birth is an exciting, albeit nerve-wracking, experience, especially for new parents. Being prepared is essential, and knowing what to pack before you leave for the hospital is a great start. At the same time, however, having too much stuff can be overwhelming – so how many bags are required? You need at least one…
There are so many things that people will recommend and tell you you need when you are pregnant and not just for the new arrival but for yourself to get you through. One of these things will be a pregnancy pillow, so are they really worth buying? Pregnancy pillows are worth buying if you struggle…
Something that is highly recommended during pregnancy is taking care of yourself and your unborn baby. You might hear from relatives and midwives that you need to take it steady, get plenty of rest, put your feet up but not many people told me about the things I might actually need telling such as what…
Remember buying that pregnancy pillow when sleeping became unbearable and uncomfortable during pregnancy? Now that you’ve had your baby, you’re looking at that same pillow and wonder how you can use it again. Your pregnancy pillow seems like an oversized nursing pillow, but can a pregnancy pillow be used for breastfeeding? You can use pregnancy…
Nursing bras have gotten more popular over the last few years as they can support the breasts better than regular bras do during breastfeeding. As a new parent, you may wonder why you need a nursing bra and if buying one is worth it. If you decide that they’re necessary, you may also want to…