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We're dedicated to creating a community of moms who support each other on the motherhood journey. As a team of moms, we hope our blog will be a source of education and encouragement - whether you're packing your hospital bag or glued to the couch during a cluster feeding session.

By moms. For moms.

How Busy Moms Can Make Healthy Meals for Their Families

How Busy Moms Can Make Healthy Meals for Their Families

Guest post by Jennifer Blossom

Guest blogger Jennifer Blossom, the CEO/Founder of blossomingmommyandbaby.com, shares her tips for healthy meals: "Healthy, fast meals and motherhood should go hand in hand, so why do so many of us...

How Busy Moms Can Make Healthy Meals for Their Families

Guest post by Jennifer Blossom

Guest blogger Jennifer Blossom, the CEO/Founder of blossomingmommyandbaby.com, shares her tips for healthy meals: "Healthy, fast meals and motherhood should go hand in hand, so why do so many of us seem to struggle in this aspect of #momlife? It is...

8 Effective Remedies for <br> Morning Sickness

8 Effective Remedies for Morning Sickness

Guest post by Claire Silveira

Women have a range of emotions when they get a positive pregnancy test. One fairly common reaction? Dread of morning sickness. And for good reason! Your body is changing; you...

8 Effective Remedies for Morning Sickness

Guest post by Claire Silveira

Women have a range of emotions when they get a positive pregnancy test. One fairly common reaction? Dread of morning sickness. And for good reason! Your body is changing; you may be incredibly tired; you may not have even told...

Quick Tips for the First 10 Days with a Newborn

Quick Tips for the First 10 Days with a Newborn

Guest post by Keren Simanova

Leaving the hospital with your new baby is one of the most exciting and daunting times of a mother’s life. The first 10 days with a newborn will feel like forever and...

Quick Tips for the First 10 Days with a Newborn

Guest post by Keren Simanova

Leaving the hospital with your new baby is one of the most exciting and daunting times of a mother’s life. The first 10 days with a newborn will feel like forever and like a whirlwind all at the same time. You’ll be...

8 Tips for Breastfeeding an Older Baby

8 Tips for Breastfeeding an Older Baby

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, BSN, RN, IBCLC

Newborns like to snuggle up while they nurse, often falling asleep at the breast (and looking extremely adorable while doing so), but older babies (4-12 months) may have more active nursing habits....

8 Tips for Breastfeeding an Older Baby

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, BSN, RN, IBCLC

Newborns like to snuggle up while they nurse, often falling asleep at the breast (and looking extremely adorable while doing so), but older babies (4-12 months) may have more active nursing habits. They may stay awake, maintain eye contact, or play with...

5 Pumping Tips to Know <br> Before Your Baby Arrives

5 Pumping Tips to Know Before Your Baby Arrives

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, RN, IBCLC

The newborn days will be tough, but preparation can go a long way. Since you will likely pump at some point during your feeding journey, we've put together a few pumping tips to...

5 Pumping Tips to Know Before Your Baby Arrives

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, RN, IBCLC

The newborn days will be tough, but preparation can go a long way. Since you will likely pump at some point during your feeding journey, we've put together a few pumping tips to know before your baby arrives. RN, Certified Lactation Counselor, and...

10 Tips for the Third Trimester of Pregnancy from a Mom of Three

10 Tips for the Third Trimester of Pregnancy from a Mom of Three

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, IBCLC, RN

You may be experiencing an array of emotions during your third trimester, which begins in week 28 of your pregnancy. While you probably aren’t feeling nauseous in the third trimester, you’re likely...

10 Tips for the Third Trimester of Pregnancy from a Mom of Three

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, IBCLC, RN

You may be experiencing an array of emotions during your third trimester, which begins in week 28 of your pregnancy. While you probably aren’t feeling nauseous in the third trimester, you’re likely feeling pretty fatigued and uncomfortable from all of the changes your body...

How to Maintain Good Posture While Pregnant

How to Maintain Good Posture While Pregnant

Guest post by Dr. Brent Wells

Your pregnant body is constantly changing and growing, and as your pregnancy advances, your posture will naturally shift as well. After all, you’re carrying extra weight, which can impact how...

How to Maintain Good Posture While Pregnant

Guest post by Dr. Brent Wells

Your pregnant body is constantly changing and growing, and as your pregnancy advances, your posture will naturally shift as well. After all, you’re carrying extra weight, which can impact how you naturally sit, stand, and move. Our guest blogger, a chiropractor,...

United in Motherhood: <br> Five Benefits of Supporting Each Other <br> on Our Parenting Journeys

United in Motherhood: Five Benefits of Supporting Each Other on Our Parenting Journeys

Guest post by Lauren Miller

We all desire the best for our children—for them to be happy and healthy, to feel loved and valued. The reality is, we will face challenges along the way, many...

United in Motherhood: Five Benefits of Supporting Each Other on Our Parenting Journeys

Guest post by Lauren Miller

We all desire the best for our children—for them to be happy and healthy, to feel loved and valued. The reality is, we will face challenges along the way, many of which are probably shared by others. When we support...

Tips for Pregnant Military Spouses from a Military Mom of Three

Tips for Pregnant Military Spouses from a Military Mom of Three

Guest post by Amy Schweizer

Congratulations! You just found out that you’re pregnant. You’re excited, nervous, and eager to share your big news with your family and friends. Then you realize that you’re a thousand...

Tips for Pregnant Military Spouses from a Military Mom of Three

Guest post by Amy Schweizer

Congratulations! You just found out that you’re pregnant. You’re excited, nervous, and eager to share your big news with your family and friends. Then you realize that you’re a thousand miles away from everyone you know and love. Your spouse...

10 Tips for the Second Trimester of Pregnancy from a Mom of Three

10 Tips for the Second Trimester of Pregnancy from a Mom of Three

Guest post by Shantel Harlin

You’ve made it through your first trimester. Congratulations! I know I’m not alone in saying the second trimester is sort of a sweet spot in pregnancy. Of course, every woman’s pregnancy is different...

10 Tips for the Second Trimester of Pregnancy from a Mom of Three

Guest post by Shantel Harlin

You’ve made it through your first trimester. Congratulations! I know I’m not alone in saying the second trimester is sort of a sweet spot in pregnancy. Of course, every woman’s pregnancy is different -- but for me, the second trimester is like a...

6 Super Healthy Foods for <br> Your Toddler This Spring

6 Super Healthy Foods for Your Toddler This Spring

Guest post by Roselin Raj, a collaboration with What to Expect

Spring is here. And so are the many delicious fruits and vegetables that spring brings. This is the perfect time for your family to indulge in the season’s best. It...

6 Super Healthy Foods for Your Toddler This Spring

Guest post by Roselin Raj, a collaboration with What to Expect

Spring is here. And so are the many delicious fruits and vegetables that spring brings. This is the perfect time for your family to indulge in the season’s best. It will be a pleasant change from the winter menu, especially...

Everything You Need to Know About <br> the First Trimester of Pregnancy

Everything You Need to Know About the First Trimester of Pregnancy

You stare at the positive pregnancy test, your heart racing. The sense that life is about to change completely washes over you. Everyone reacts differently to this monumental news, and...

Everything You Need to Know About the First Trimester of Pregnancy

You stare at the positive pregnancy test, your heart racing. The sense that life is about to change completely washes over you. Everyone reacts differently to this monumental news, and whether you’re excited, apprehensive, or nervous, we’re here to guide...