Pregnancy

The first three months after a baby’s birth are often called the 4th trimester. During this time, not only are you recovering from the physical and emotional toll of having just birthed a human, but you’re also getting to know your new baby — and yourself as a new mother. This is a sacred time

We’ve all seen the happy child who leans into life, smiling all the way, seemingly without a care in the world. How does this happen? Are they born this way, or can we teach kids ways to optimize their emotional well being? Indeed, some children are born happier. Temperament, driven partially by genetic makeup, can

The nursery is ready, the car seat has been installed, and your hospital bag is packed. Think you are all ready for the arrival of your baby? Think again! Unfortunately, there are some things that you might still have forgotten. Here are some of the things that you need to make sure you sort out

Gender disappointment is real — and it doesn’t define you as a parent before you even have a child. Sometime during pregnancy, it’s very common for a woman to develop some expectations about their baby’s gender. It’s normal to find yourself hoping for the child of your dreams — or perhaps having an actual dream

Parent coaching — what IS it, anyway — and why in the world would someone sign up for it? Can’t parents just “figure it out” on their own? If you feel resistance to the concept of parent coaching, you’re not alone. If you’re raising children, you may feel some innate sense of responsibility to parent

Few things are as special as pregnancy and finding ways to commemorate and remember this time of your life is important. Thankfully, there is no shortage of creative and inventive ways to do this. If you’re currently looking for the best ways to commemorate your pregnant body, here are some ideas to keep in mind.

Do you have a baby or toddler who is only happy while you are actively playing with her? When you leave the room, does she cry as if you’ve left the country? This post will cover why it’s important for your baby to have some independent play, and give you a few ideas to help

Can you spoil a baby? After all, who else but a baby gets to be picked up, fed, and attended to every time they make a peep of displeasure? It doesn’t quite seem fair, does it? At the same time, parents feel naturally compelled to respond to baby’s cries. A new baby, especially in the

After the rollercoaster year that was 2020, many people are looking for ways to make sure they stay healthy. If you are pregnant, the need for care extends to your baby. Read on to see some tips on how you can make sure that you get through pregnancy with a healthy mom and baby this

Making the most out of the summer months when you’re pregnant is important. After all, pregnancy is hard enough as it is, you deserve time to treat yourself! Now that the season is officially in swing, here is how you can practice pregnancy self care of yourself and stay healthy all summer long. 1. Take

Pregnancy Magazine takes books very seriously, so when we recommend the best parenting books, you’ll know they’re solid choices. They’re full of practical advice to help you raise successful and happy humans, and help you enjoy your journey through parenthood, as well. Who says parenting has to be so hard? We’re not just looking for

For many of us, driving is an integral part of life, and it doesn’t stop when we get pregnant. It’s hard to know when to stop driving during pregnancy, or if we actually need to stop at all. Safety is, of course, of the utmost priority, both the baby’s and yours. This is what makes

It’s no secret that your third trimester of pregnancy isn’t the most comfortable. The good news is that there are a few easy ways you can make the last weeks of your pregnancy more bearable. Sleep with a pregnancy pillow If you don’t have a pregnancy pillow already, you’ll want to get one at the