You’re not alone if you’ve got stretch marks!
In fact, about 90% of women develop stretch marks during pregnancy. Stretch marks are red, whitish, or purple streaks in the skin and are most common on the stomach, thighs, buttocks,...
So, I became a Mom at 19 years old. It was one of those “if it happens, it happens” moments. I didn't really expect to get pregnant on the first try, but I did.
I was 8 days late...
The arrival of a new baby brings a lot of changes to a family, especially for older siblings. Change can be difficult for them to understand and adjust to—even more so if they are very young. Parents can help...
If you’ve made the choice to breastfeed your baby, we support your decision and can provide resources and lactation specialists who can help. Breast milk is the best source of nutrition for most babies, according to the CDC. It...
As moms we can understand that there is no greater joy than seeing our children's happiness. To see them roll over for the first time, take their first steps, or to say their first words; these are moments that...
June is World Infertility Awareness Month!
According to the CDC, about 6% of married women aged 15 to 44 years in the United States are unable to get pregnant after one year of trying—this is infertility. In honor of infertility...
When you're expecting, choosing a provider is among the first and most important decisions you will make. Naturally, you want to make the perfect choice, but the key isn't finding the best OBGYN and hospital, it's finding the best...
“Wow, you’re carrying so low. Must be a boy!”
“You can’t eat that - you’re pregnant!”
“Go for a long walk and eat spicy food - that’ll make that baby come tonight!”
Pregnancy Myth or Truth
We’ve all heard them, tried them,...
There is no loss like the loss of a child. While grief is not quantifiable, I think we can all agree as mothers that losing a child enrolls one into a club she never wanted to join. As a...
Imagine you are going on a blind date. Often the moments leading up to it can be nerve-wracking. You didn't know the guy’s name before going so you couldn't Facebook stalk him, you wonder what he will look like,...
In + Around East Idaho
Befriend the Bats
My family had the chance to do Bat Night at the zoo in Idaho Falls this year, something that we had been looking forward...
