Monday 29th of November 2021 09:11:58 PM
7 Tips to Help You Survive Christmas While Pregnant
Christmas is a festive time of the year, comprised of family reunions, culinary delights and fun. However, being pregnant might bring a series of complications – you may feel tired, your hormones might make you overly emotional, or you might feel pretty bummed about having to pass on some of your favorite traditional delicacies due […]
Monday 29th of November 2021 09:11:58 PM
Abortion Laws in Missouri
Abortion is, simply put, a controversial topic. To make it more complicated, every state has different abortion laws. What’s legal in Missouri? You have a right to know to ensure you are making an informed decision and understanding all pregnancy decision options. Here’s a breakdown of Missouri’s abortion laws, from the legal definition of abortion […]
Monday 29th of November 2021 09:11:58 PM
Third Trimester: Know what to expect
It’s the final countdown (insert pump up music here)!! The third trimester runs from week 28 through delivery. At this point, we may be totally ready for Baby to get here already, or we may feel completely unprepared and wishing for more time. Either way, our bodies are continuing to change, and of course Baby’s […]
Monday 29th of November 2021 09:11:58 PM
Second Trimester: Know what to expect
Congrats, you’ve made it to the second trimester! That’s a reason to celebrate, because growing another person is a big deal and hard work. If you experienced some unpleasantries during the first trimester, breathe a sigh of relief because the second trimester is famous for being the most comfortable weeks of pregnancy. We’ve got the […]
Monday 29th of November 2021 09:11:58 PM
First Trimester: Know what to expect
The First Trimester: the beginning of the beginning for your little one! Tons of change is on the way for your body and Baby’s. Let’s talk about what symptoms to expect and how Baby is developing during the first twelve weeks of pregnancy. First Trimester Symptoms We could be far into the first trimester before […]
Monday 29th of November 2021 09:11:58 PM
Changes of Motherhood
Celebrating Motherhood As we look ahead to Mother’s Day, we might naturally think of our own mothers. It may be easy to think of things we wish we could change about our relationships with our own moms or things we wish we could change about ourselves as mothers. But even with all the imperfections, today […]
Monday 29th of November 2021 09:11:58 PM
Busting addiction during pregnancy
When a new life grows inside us, we may start to think more about how our everyday habits affect our minds and bodies, especially when it comes to addictive behaviors. We already owe it to ourselves to bust an addiction, whether that be to cigarettes or alcohol, but a pregnancy gives us even more reason […]
Monday 29th of November 2021 09:11:58 PM
Why Prenatal Vitamins?
What makes prenatal vitamins so special? You’ve heard it over and over: keep a balanced diet. For sure, this is pivotal in any stage of life, and it’s definitely important to prioritize these during pregnancy. But supplemental vitamins (any pill, capsule, or gummy vitamins) are like nutrition insurance: they cover all the bases. Prenatal vitamins […]
Monday 29th of November 2021 09:11:58 PM
What is Love?
Modeling true love for your kids. Love…it’s a word we throw around a ton, but have a hard time defining. We might say we’re “in-love” with someone, but what is that all about? When we use the same word to describe our feelings about pizza or our favorite movie, what does it really mean to […]
Monday 29th of November 2021 09:11:58 PM
Ectopic Pregnancy
An ectopic pregnancy: not the words anybody wants to hear at a doctor’s appointment. But it’s important that we talk about what exactly an ectopic pregnancy is, who is at risk, tell-tale symptoms, and typical treatment. Ectopic pregnancies are highly dangerous, and need to be taken very seriously. 1 out of 50 pregnancies are ectopic. […]