Third Trimester

Are Birthing Balls Any Good? | 15 Uses for Fit/Gym Balls in Pregnancy

You may have heard about birthing balls and wondered what benefits they have and if you REALLY need one. They have dozens of benefits, during pregnancy, birth and even in the postpartum period. So without further ado, here are some…

10 Reasons To Use A Maternity Belt (Belly Support Band)

Maternity belts are one of the best aids to ease the discomfort of pregnancy – they come in three main types and range in price but they’ll be one of the best investments you can make for your pregnancy wardrobe.…

Does Labor Cake Really Work?

  Can chocolate cake induce labor? Probably not. It’s right up there with lemon cupcakes for ways you can enjoy your pregnancy but not induce labor.  One of the earliest online mentions of this labor induction cake was on an…

Using Your Five Senses For Natural Labor Pain Relief

Sometimes, options for labor pain relief can’t quite take the edge off the way you’d like. However, using your five senses as a way to distract or move your mind elsewhere can be a good way of managing the pain. …

9 Giftless Baby Shower Ideas For a Second Baby

Baby showers are meant to be a fun social event where the soon-to-be mother has one last chance to hang out with her friends and have a good time before baby arrives. Gifts are often seen as a big part…

What Should I Wear During Labor?

Many women aren’t sure what to wear during labor – they’re worried about modesty, comfort and whether what they choose to labor in is ‘normal.’ The truth is, there is no normal when it comes to what you wear during…