Pregnancy + Postpartum

World breastfeeding week is held every year from August 1st thru the 7th. The World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) is a compilation of many global individuals and organizations that support breastfeeding. The goal for the week is to...

We recently had a discussion with our Tampa Bay Moms Blog writers and asked what their favorite baby product was with their first born. The newborn stage can be very difficult so most of our writers were in agreement...

This past December we celebrated my daughter's first birthday. There is a lot to take on during that first year with a baby. One of the biggest pressures moms face is “bouncing back” after baby. Let me start by...

Like most women who have babies, I had morning sickness. But unlike most women, my sickness never stopped. It started at around six weeks and continued through my entire pregnancy. I threw up at home, at work, in public restrooms, in...

It is one of many joyous “moments of a lifetime”. That moment you see those two pink lines; it’s positive! You are pregnant. Your mind wanders, daydreaming about a perfect pregnancy and birth plan. You fantasize about that beautiful...

Being a mom with a chronic illness is difficult. Despite my best efforts, my asthma has not been under control lately. Ever since I became pregnant with my second son a little over two years ago, I have had...

When I was pregnant I remember receiving a lot of advice, looking back now I realize how much was unhelpful. Here are the top three things I wish I knew during pregnancy, before I became a mother.  1. Breastfeeding is...

Months before it was time to start trying for a family, I was reading dozens of parenting sites, blogs, and forums to ensure this journey is something my husband and I would not only benefit from, but could thrive...

The miracle of post partum padsicles is real and it's a game changer! I just had my second child and with each I can tell you these made a world of difference. Everyone talks about the joy of welcoming...

GASP! 196? You mean I am almost 200lbs? That was my reaction after stepping on the scale at my six week postpartum appointment after the birth my second child. I was in disbelief over the number on the scale. How...