Pregnant Pauses Blog
Fall Pregnancy Trends
Fall is a great time to be pregnant or deliver a baby. It’s the perfect temperature, it is host to a variety of outdoor activities, and it is simply a breathtaking time of year. One way you can embrace the season is by boasting some pregnancy trends. Read on to learn...
Reasons to Relish Thanksgiving This Holiday Season
The holiday season gives us all an opportunity to connect with gratitude. I can't think of there anything to be more thankful more than being pregnant during the holiday season Think about it: You’re having a baby. Right now, a little one is growing and developing...
Stress, The Holidays and the Unborn Fetus
The holiday season can be such a magical time of year, full of lights, laughter, and merriment as we get together and celebrate with family and friends. This season, the promise of a new baby arriving in the next few months brings an extra layer of joy to the...
Having Fun on New Years When You Are Pregnant
What do weddings, parties, holidays, and New Year’s Eve have in common? They all stink when you’re pregnant! But, don’t let the lack of adult beverages and soft-cheese snacks ruin your time or your spirits. You can be all smiles when you ring in the New Year this...
2017 Nursery Trends
1. Woodland Animal Theme When thinking of winter, (besides snow) most think of animals hibernating. Turn your nursery into a comforting “den.” Lots of trends are featuring an accent wall that is either constructed with weathered strips of wood (placed...
Contingency Birth Plans for a Snow Emergency
First, stay calm. It might sound easier said than done, but nothing productive will ever come from flipping out. In fact, all that stress can actually delay labor. That might sound ideal in a situation where you don’t want to give birth before you’re in a doctor’s...
6 Items You Absolutely Need in Your Hospital Bag
If you scan online pregnancy sites and popular baby retailers’ blogs; they will make you feel pretty stressed out about packing a hospital bag. Why? They absolutely over exaggerate just how much you need to bring with you on D-day. Take it from me-I packed way too...
Spring Cleaning: A “Nesting” Mommy’s Dream
There’s just something about spring that makes an expecting mommy want to jump up and clean (and clean, and clean). The weather is warming; the air is fresh and crisp; so it’s a great time to prep your home for your little bundle of joy. Here are some items to scrub...
Mother’s Day Musts
As a mom (or mom-to-be), you deserve the best! After all, you are constantly busy taking care of everyone and everything in your homestead. Now, it’s time to take care of you! Here are some awesome Mother’s Day ideas (or hints to drop) that include some major...
First Father’s Day Festivities
Expecting mommies are honored on Mother’s Day as they continue to grow and nurture their baby inside of them. Dads, first time fathers and long time daddies should feel extremely special on Father’s Day. While you may not want to roll out the red carpet just yet and...

