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What to Include In a Midwife Gift Basket for the Perfect Thank You

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It’s hard to decide what to put in a midwife gift basket. I mean, your midwife was there for you at one of the most vulnerable, intense, and emotional moments in your life.  This post is all about ideas for a midwife gift basket that they will absolutely love. This post contains affiliate links.  What […]

15 Creative Recipes to Enjoy Eating Dates for Labor

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Eating dates for labor has shown to shorten labor, reduce the need for induction, and have greater cervical dilation at hospital admission. So, while eating dates every day might feel like a drag, eating them might just prevent your labor from dragging on. This post is all about finding ways you can enjoy eating dates […]

9 Ways I Was Able to Maintain a Positive Body Image During Pregnancy

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Maintaining a positive body image during pregnancy can be difficult. Not only is your body changing, but it is changing somewhat quickly. Pregnancy is a beautiful thing but the body changes can be very hard to cope with, especially if you struggle with body image already. For me, having a history with a severe eating […]

How to DIY a Fortune Cookie Pregnancy Announcement in Under 5 minutes

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This fortune cookie pregnancy announcement is a unique and easy way to announce your exciting news to family and friends! I personally used this to surprise my husband but it truly is the best way to surprise any Chinese take out lovers in your life. I promise, they won’t see it coming! This post is […]

The Best Postpartum Hospital Clothes for After Delivery

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If you are looking for the best postpartum hospital clothes to put in your go bag, I’ve got you covered from head to toe! These clothes will help you feel more like yourself and recover in comfort. This way, you can enjoy your time with your new baby all the more!  This post is all […]

To Buy or Not to Buy | Are Pregnancy Pillows Worth It?

are pregnancy pillows worth it

If you came here wondering “are pregnancy pillows worth it?,” my answer is a resounding YES! My pregnancy pillow is the only reason I’m still getting good sleep just a few weeks away from my due date! Pregnancy pillows have so many benefits for back pain, hip pain, heartburn, and even circulation! Sure you could […]

23 Pregnancy Hacks for Nausea, Sleep, Clothing, & Baby Prep

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After trying all the pregnancy hacks out there, I can assure you that these hacks are the best out there! The nausea hacks gave me my life back in the first trimester!  The clothing hacks saved hundreds of dollars on maternity clothes! The sleep hacks let me actually get rest as my belly grew so […]

The DIY Postpartum Care Kit You Need For A Smooth Recovery

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This diy postpartum care kit has everything I wish I would have known about before the birth of my first! These are the ultimate postpartum products to help you heal quickly. This post is all about a diy postpartum care kit that will take care of you so you can take care of your new […]

The Ultimate Hospital Go Bag Checklist For Delivery & Postpartum

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If you are looking for a hospital go bag checklist from a fellow mom, you’ve come to the right place!  This hospital go bag checklist has everything you need to be prepared for labor and postpartum and nothing that you don’t!  This post contains affiliate links.  What is an Affiliate? Hospital Go Bag Checklist When […]

Third Trimester Checklist to Finalize Everything for Baby

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As a hard core nester all through pregnancy, trust me that this third trimester checklist covers absolutely everything! You are finally nearing the end of your pregnancy and this third trimester checklist will make sure that you, your family, and your home are ready for the little one on the way!  This third trimester checklist will […]