Monthly Archives: June 2011
5 Reasons to BYO Hot Mama Gowns
June 30, 2011
Can we all agree that the maternity hospital gowns provided for you upon check-in are just foul? Good, because I’m not counting that as one of the 5 reasons to BYO Hot Mama Gowns to the maternity ward. The “gross,” … Continue reading
Bra Size Changes in Pregnancy
June 29, 2011
Did you know the average bra size in America is 36DD? I didn’t! I thought it was 36C. In “Fab Fit:A Formula for Your Best Bra Fit Before, During and After Baby,” Ali Cudby of Fab Foundations shared that little … Continue reading
Maternity Q & A: Why Is My Pregnancy Acne Getting Worse, Not Better?
June 27, 2011
Q: I have a question about the Novena Maternal Skin Care pregnancy products I ordered. I have been using them religiously for the past 4-5 days now and my skin has gotten a lot worse. I know with regular (non-pregnancy) … Continue reading
Meet Pure Belly Maternity Products Creator Paige Smith
June 26, 2011
I came to know Paige Smith, designer of Pure Belly Organic Maternity Products, first via Twitter, then through an introduction from Deidrea Haysel of Hot Mama Gowns, and finally in person at the ABC Kids Expo in Las Vegas last … Continue reading
How Long Did It Take You to Get Pregnant?
June 25, 2011
Last year, the reproductive test company First Response conducted a survey of 3,000 British mothers to find out how long it took for them to get pregnant. The answer? Quite a while. On average, it took 104 tries for a … Continue reading
The Good News about Pregnancy Morning Sickness
June 24, 2011
Did you know that experiencing pregnancy morning sickness is a good thing? If you’ve suffered from it, or are suffering morning sickness during your current pregnancy, you might be hard pressed to look at the bright side. But the good … Continue reading
About the Mask of Pregnancy
June 22, 2011
It’s the first full day of summer today, so I’m thinking about sunshine. Just thinking about it, mind you. The sky is completely cloudy here and there’s not a ray of sun to be seen. Nevertheless, it seems like a … Continue reading
Father’s Day Cloth Diapering Advice for New Dads
June 19, 2011
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads–old and new–out there! I came across this old tidbit of cloth diapering advice for new dads today and had to share. If you’re a baseball fan and a new dad, this is for … Continue reading
What Is It with Pregnant Women and Trader Joe’s?
June 18, 2011
So I’m at Trader Joe’s yesterday and, there, in the produce section just in front of me is a pregnant mother and her 2-year-old toddler. And it dawns on me as I’m trying to decide on which flavor chicken meatballs … Continue reading
When Even Water Makes You Ill: What to Drink When You Have Morning Sickness
June 17, 2011
I had a lovely phone conversation with a customer last week. (You’re always welcome to call me or Mellanie here during business hours. Maternitique moms actually do exist, work to serve you, and have real, live voices!) A resident of … Continue reading
