Category: pregnancy
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Pregnant With Your 2nd or 3rd Child? Let’s Prepare
Congratulations on your growing family! Being pregnant with your second or third child is very exciting and wonderful on so many levels. It can also leave you wondering, how will I plan for more than one? A mom, with any amount of children, has a big job, for sure. So many moms I speak to,…
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Fun Gender Reveal Ideas
If you choose to find out the gender of your baby, you may be thinking of how to share or find out the news. Do you want to just ask the doctor? Or do you want to do an actual gender reveal party? The latter usually involves having the doctor write the gender on a…
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Great Essentials for Your Hospital Bag
The fantastic thing about the hospital is that they really have the essentials on hand whether it is the fantastic full mesh panties or diapers. In any medical environment where you are excited, nervous, anxious and vulnerable it is beneficial to have the peace-of-mind of bringing what you feel like you will need. One Tough…
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5 Healthy Pregnancy Snacks You Will Love
When you are pregnant it can be really hard to find the time and energy to make sure you are eating well. Add in morning sickness and aches and pains and it becomes even more challenging. So on the days that you are feeling up to it is important to think of meal and snack…
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9 Fun Ways To Celebrate Your New Baby
Welcoming a new baby into the world is a very special time and as parents we want to celebrate this new life in the best way possible. These days there are so many new ways to do this that it can make your head spin. So us here at Modern Mama thought we would compile…
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4 Baby Registries with Awesome Perks
Congratulations! You are going to have a baby! Now you get to start planning for the arrival of your new bundle of joy. Creating a baby registry can be very helpful in the planning process. I have talked with a lot of new parents that don’t know what they need for their baby.…
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5 Tips To Surviving Pregnancy With a Toddler
So here are a few tips to help you get through those 9 months while chasing a toddler… Lower your standards You are growing a human inside of you. That is enough responsibility. You don’t need to bake those organic, gluten-free, sugar-free muffins, create a Pinterest-worthy craft with your toddler and maintain a spotless…
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5 Tips For Surviving The First Trimester
So, let’s be honest. The first trimester of pregnant sucks ( for most ). Your body has a ton of changes going on, between your uterus growing to all your hormones going crazy. All these things add up to some pretty crappy symptoms, but there is hope! I am going to share with you, my…
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Mommy Makeover FAQs
Pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding can result in significant bodily changes that cannot be reversed through diet and exercise alone. These changes may include:● Drooping breasts ● Loose or excess tissue around the abdomen ● Diastasis recti, or separated abdominal muscles ● Stretch marks ● Altered appearance of the belly button Many women find that…
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6 Maternity Dress Styles that Look Good and Are Comfortable
Maternity dress styles can help you solve almost any fashion problem that may arise when you are pregnant. When you have the appropriate clothing, you have one less stressor while you deal with health issues. The best maternity dresses give the belly room. Most days, you will want to wear something that feels comfortable and…