Category Archives: Preparing for Parenting

Preparing for birth, pregnancy, and parenting

• Heartburn Help

  After suffering from heartburn through two pregnancies, Gretchen lists out some of her favorite natural remedies for soothing heartburn.  MORE

• Giveaway: Mama, Talk About Our New Baby From Baby-Love Books — $15.99 ARV CLOSED

  Mama, Talk About Our New Baby is a children’s book that helps children learn what to expect when a new baby arrives. This attachment parenting friendly book includes themes such as breastfeeding, babywearing, and co-sleeping.  MORE

• Giveaway: Who Was Born At Home? Book — 2 Winners $10 ARV CLOSED

  Who Was Born at Home? is a children’s book for history buffs and homebirth fans alike. It shows kids historical US figures who were born at home and brings a grounding reality to homebirth. Two winners will each receive a copy of this beautiful watercolor-illustrated book.  MORE

• Celebrating Your Own Birth Day

  Lyndsay offers some suggestions for different ways that a mama can celebrate herself and her experiences on her child’s birthday.  MORE

• Giveaway: Birth Announcements from TinyPrints — 2 Winners! — $75 ARV CLOSED

  TinyPrints is offering TWO of our readers a $75 gift certificate for Birth Announcements.  MORE

• How’s Your Pelvic Floor? 5 Things You Need to Know

  Poop and pee—those things we are fine talking about as long as it comes to diapering and potty training your child. But what about you? Tips for improving and protecting your pelvic muscle health.  MORE

• NPN Volunteers Share Their Stories about Genital Integrity

  In light of today’s updated position statement about circumcision from the American Academy of Pediatrics, several of the volunteers of NPN share their personal stories, insights, and knowledge about circumcision.  MORE

• Eggs: Power Protein for Pregnancy and Beyond

  Discover the power of eggs with Gretchen as she shares their nutritional value and some favorite recipes.  MORE

• Learning From Two Years of Breastfeeding and Adding A New Baby

  Abbie is still learning from her breastfeeding successes and struggles, and she is setting some goals to help breastfeeding go even more smoothly after her second child is born.  MORE

• An Open Letter to Grandparents: 6 Ways to Help Your Kids Be The Best Parents They Can Be

  Amy of Presence Parenting shares an open letter to grandparents with perspectives that can bring everyone together so grandparent-parent-child relationships can be as beneficial as possible.  MORE

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