Pregnant Pauses Blog

Number 1. You are doing it. That simple of a reason? Yes and its actual a huge reason. Staying in the game is not always easy or desirable. I mean my morning started with the most beautiful smiles from my 9 month old son, immediately followed by an explosive diaper...

The holiday season is an awesome excuse (as if we needed another one) to spoil and comfort expectant mothers. We’ve combed this year’s bevy of gift ideas to come up with the ones we found most snuggly, delicious, handy, and downright adorable. No infant or toddler...

Top Five Amazing Changes in your Body When PregnantI’m sure you’ve heard the horror stories: shoe size increases; stretch marks; and hair falling out. These are issues that people love to harp on about to newly pregnant mothers. It’s really easy for some people to...

By Lisa BarryBeing pregnant can be hard work; from extreme fatigue to swollen ankles it doesn’t always feel like the miracle of life. It’s important to remember that your body is going through some incredible transformations to create a whole new life; here are 5...

So the adventures have begun, you are going to have a baby! You're alone time with your significant other is about to become limited, interrupted and loud lol Take advantage of the moments alone while you still can and make the most of them! 1. There is nothing that...

14 Misconceptions of PregnancyThere are so many misconceptions floating around about pregnancy these days. From what you should eat to what you shouldn’t, the opinions vary based on whatever the concern of the day is. Here are some common misconceptions, however,...

Holistic pregnancy has many benefits for you and your baby. A holistic approach focuses on the whole person and considers not only the mother's physical health, but her mental, emotional, and spiritual health as well.Here we present the ultimate go-to guide to help...

The Health Benefits of Breastfeeding (for Mommy and Baby)The way you choose to nourish your newborn is a personal preference. But, if you’ve chosen to breastfeed your baby, you have made a great decision. There are numerous health benefits for not only babies, but...

When you first find out you are carrying an itty-bitty baby inside of you, you become very protective. One way to really make sure you nourish your fetus is by feeding it the healthiest foods that contain the proper vitamins and nutrients it needs in order to...

Your second pregnancy may start out being similar to your previous one – the excitement of finding out the joyous news, the early nausea, that familiar fullness in your womb. But as your pregnancy progresses, you may be surprised at just how much has changed this time...