Thanks to progressive labor laws, the majority of moms now receive a reasonable amount of maternity leave when they have a child. They have time to get to know their new baby, and they don't feel compelled to rush back to work as soon as their child can be left with someone else to watch for a few hours. We've come a long way on this front in the ...
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When Should You Feel the Baby Move?
This post may contain affiliate links. Read full disclosure.Every expectant mother wonders "when should I feel the baby move?" Read this post to find out the answer. Within the 18 to 22 weeks of gestation, you can feel the baby move. At the initial stage when the baby is in the first stage of development, you can feel like a gas moving inside when there is first fetal movement. These initial ...
Four Best Baby Gifts for Your Friend Who is Expecting
This post may contain affiliate links. Read full disclosure.Do you have a friend who is giving birth to her first child soon? If so, you probably want to get her an unforgettable gift to let her know you care about her and wish her well. Look at these four suggestions for one of the best baby gifts for a friend who is expecting. Four Best Baby Gifts for Your Friend Who is Expecting Artwork ...
3 Tips on Going Back to Work After Maternity Leave
This post may contain affiliate links. Read full disclosure.Going back to work after maternity leave can be a scary and overwhelming process. But it doesn't have to be. Learn three tips to help make this struggle to balance a new baby with daily life a lot easier. My daughter was born in November 2009. My 6-week maternity leave was planned to end at the beginning of the new year. My budget was getting ...
15 gifts for breastfeeding moms
This post may contain affiliate links. Read full disclosure.Are you looking for gifts for breastfeeding moms? I've created a list of more than 15 breastfeeding essentials at every price point. Hand-curated by me - a working mom who has lived through breastfeeding both of my children. Best gifts for breastfeeding moms Here’s a list of gifts for breastfeeding moms (and maybe new-to-you) that she ...