My husband likes to joke lately about how we should get pregnant again, but for all of the positive reasons. But I'm usually countering with all of the negative reasons, and they're all the things he doesn't have to deal with! So I thought that … [Read more...]
9 Bits of Laughter For Every Pregnant Mom
There's often too much stress, too much worry, and too much to figure out and do ... even before the baby has arrived. So I decided that we'd have a laugh today and just enjoy some good pregnancy humor. Nothing crude, nothing rude. Just … [Read more...]
Overcoming Fear Of Childbirth – 5 Things You Can Do
Overcoming fear of childbirth is almost absolutely necessary in order for you to have your natural baby birth. But that doesn't mean you have to be fearLESS. I don't have a magic formula that will guarantee your fears away if you follow it step by … [Read more...]
The Truth About Eating Dates To Help Your Labor and Delivery
There's an old wives tale that says eating a lot of dates in the weeks before your delivery helps your labor go smoother. I'm not a fan of dates, so I never indulged in this idea. But science actually shows this is legitimate. Eating Dates … [Read more...]
How To Get Instant Relief For Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction With These 13 Tricks
About 32% of pregnant women suffer with a specific pelvic pain called Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD). Are you one of them? Doesn't everything ache and hurt 'down there' already? Here's how to tell and what you can do about it for better … [Read more...]
3 Ways To Make Your Birth Contractions Feel Good
The number one fear that you most likely have as a pregnant mother is the pain of childbirth. The contractions, the bleeding, the tearing, the stitches, the back labor ... everything! Your whole entire life you've been taught that it's … [Read more...]
6 Fun Ways To Tell Your Kids That You’re Pregnant
Sometimes when I'm bloated, my boys will point at my tummy and say there's a baby inside. Ouch! Other times they may laugh and exclaim that they have babies inside their tummies too. That's when I really have to clarify with them. I think telling … [Read more...]
11 Exceptional Pregnancy Tips For First Time Moms
Welcome to the greatest transforming journey of your life! You're a first-time mom, and you want pregnancy tips. Well, I'll let you know right now that you will want MORE than just tips. You've chosen to educate yourself and search for what you … [Read more...]
Everything A New Mother Needs To Know About Her Breastfeeding Diet
This guest article is brought to you by Bust Bunny. Many new mothers want to know the exact breastfeeding diet to be on to be sure they are getting the most out of the breast milk they are proving to their baby. Although there is no one size … [Read more...]
9 Ways To Speed Up Labor And Get To Pushing
Since you never know how long your labor is going to be, it's no wonder that you want to know how to speed up labor so that it's as quick as possible. I don't think that a single one of us wants to be in labor for hours and hours on end. I have a … [Read more...]
7 Blog Posts Every Pregnant Woman Should Read
So we decided to go through every single post on My Natural Baby Birth from all time and compile the most popular ones in a single place. And you're in for some goodies! These are the top 7 most popular posts and their resources linked to right … [Read more...]
5 Things To Never Do When You’re Pregnant
After having three babies naturally, one very uncomfortable, one peaceful, and one powerful ... I looked back and noticed things that I did or didn't do that make a huge difference in my experiences. Of course, always consult with your doctor or … [Read more...]
When Does Baby Head Engage? 8 Ways To Ensure It Does
One of the most exciting times for us as women was when we were engaged to our husbands. Do you remember that feeling of elation? "I'm engaged!" 'Engaged' is another word for something else you should be equally elated about. But most women don't … [Read more...]
Late Pregnancy Symptoms Before Going Into Labor – 8 Signs To Watch For
Waiting during the last month of pregnancy for signs of your imminent labor can be torturous. Because there are late pregnancy symptoms before going into labor, you can gauge as to possibly how close you are to delivering your baby. Late Pregnancy … [Read more...]
How To Survive Bed Rest As A Mom To Be
**Today's guest post is by Brenda Kimble with BeadsofCambay.com. When pregnant women are at risk for experiencing complications, they are often put on bed rest by their healthcare providers. In some situations, this may just mean taking it easy … [Read more...]