How to Handle the Third Trimester of Pregnancy in the Summer

How to Handle the Third Trimester of Pregnancy in the Summer

The third trimester of pregnancy is your home-stretch. Unless you have a premature baby, the third trimester is when everything really starts to feel real. Not that your pregnancy wasn’t real to this point, of course. But now things are finally starting to come together. Your baby is more active. The second trimester, while it may have been your smooth-sailing period, has passed. Your due date is only weeks away. Now, while I’ve shared summer pregnancy tips before, this post is more about how to handle the third trimester of pregnancy in the summer. Nearing the end of your pregnancy in the summertime is something most women prefer to avoid, but don’t always have a choice about. Summer is beautiful, and a favorite season for…

17 Tips for What to Do In Your Second Trimester of Pregnancy

17 Tips for What to Do In Your Second Trimester of Pregnancy

As I continue to expand my pregnancy advice and tips, I wanted to talk about the second trimester. Each trimester provides it’s own set of challenges and exciting moments. The first trimester is when nerves are abound. The third trimester may seem like a waiting game. So what about the second trimester? Here are 17 tips for what to do in your second trimester of pregnancy. The second trimester in your pregnancy is often thought of as the most exciting and best months. You are well past the morning sickness, you have more energy, you aren’t carting around another 20 pounds yet and you have a radiant energy that is apparent to anyone who looks at you. Your emotions are under better control and all…

5 Simple Ways Pregnant Women Can Stay Hydrated

5 Simple Ways Pregnant Women Can Stay Hydrated

If you’ve checked out my pregnancy advice and tips, then you’ll know that I’ve touched on summer pregnancy survival tips in the past. And even though this post says that it’s for pregnant women, these tips can really be used by anyone. Staying hydrated during the summer is important. Did you know that when you’re dehydrated, your heart works harder? We, as humans, can go longer without food than we can without water. And no, that is not a challenge. Stay hydrated, no matter what time of the year. And if you’re having difficulty with that, check out these 5 simple ways pregnant women can stay hydrated. When we are laughing and playing in the sun we don’t think of much else. But, even if…

How to Manage Pregnancy and Labor Pain

How to Manage Pregnancy and Labor Pain

Along with pregnancy, comes unexpected pain. Of course, we’re aware that labor will be painful. Most women have heard horror stories or at least know of one woman who has given birth in her lifetime. The pain that comes along with pregnancy may resemble other pain that we’ve dealt with. But it’s also different. Your body is shifting and stretching, after all, to accommodate the growing life inside of you. But what kind of pain can be expected during pregnancy, and equally important; what type of relief is there? We’re going to explore how to manage your pregnancy and labor pain. Both with and without drugs. Pregnant during the summer? Be sure to check out my summer pregnancy survival tips. Pregnancy Pain Management There are…

9 Tips for Dealing with Morning Sickness

Ah, morning sickness… the bane of my pregnancy, especially with Sweet B when morning sickness did not discriminate on time of day. I’ve heard that having morning sickness is actually a good sign, but I have yet to figure out why. Maybe we’ll talk about that in another post. With Squeaker, morning sickness wasn’t too bad though there were definitely somethings that triggered it in big ways. So today I want to share 9 tips for dealing with morning sickness that will hopefully help you cope. Be sure to check out the rest of my pregnancy advice and tips. If you’re suffering with nausea and vomiting of pregnancy, you’re not alone. Most women experience it to some degree during their first trimester. But don’t let…

Tips on Motherhood for The First Trimester

Tips on Motherhood for The First Trimester

Pregnancy has it’s fair share of ups and downs. And, I’ll admit it, I do miss some aspects of being pregnant but there are definitely things that I could have done without. For example, the entire first trimester? After getting the confirmation from the pregnancy test and getting the first ultrasound, all of my joy and excitement faded out the window with the first waves of nausea and dizziness. Today, I want to share my tips on motherhood for surviving the first trimester of pregnancy. The first 0-12 weeks of a woman’s pregnancy is called the first trimester. It is during this period that a woman’s body experiences drastic changes during pregnancy. Discomforts and other things may or may not be experienced by a pregnant woman…