Article updated on January 25, 2022 Making Milk When You Want to Shed the Unwanted Pounds In the last few months of pregnancy, I could hardly move because I was waddling like a plump duck. I did, however, have one constant and nagging thought, “I cannot WAIT to feel free to work out hard and […]
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ICP in Pregnancy — Fight the Itch!
My niece, Mekayla, recently gave birth to my second great niece (yes showing my age)! Baby Cora came early because Mom was induced 4 weeks before her due date. She was diagnosed with ICP something that we do not hear too much about but now we know can happen in pregnancy. Baby Cora is of […]
Pills vs. Liquid Prenatal Vitamins — Is There a Difference?
Long before I ever dreamed of having kids – mostly because I was young and single and living it up with my girlfriends – I started taking prenatal vitamins. I had heard they made your hair and nails grow faster and stronger, and who doesn’t want longer hair and stronger nails. Count me in! Well, […]
3 Simple Nutritional Tips for TTC
Trying to conceive, lovingly referred to as TTC, is a stressful time for mamas-to-be. There are a lot of factors to consider from ovulation tracking, to exercise, and one of the most important, getting the proper nutrition your body needs for the best chances of conceiving a baby. But here’s the kicker – it’s hard […]
Prenatals—Are They All the Same? What Do I Really Need?
It’s a new year – a new you – and maybe even a new baby! Whatever your situation, you can benefit from a good prenatal supplement. But not all prenatals are alike! Say what? The standard of prenatal nutrition varies from company to company and from pill to gel cap to liquid drink to protein shake (think […]
Momspiration – NJ Fit Mama
Today we bring you our “Momspiration” from Team Mommi member Keri Elkin or as many know her—the New Jersey Fit Mama. In Keri’s words…Having kids was my inspiration for motivating moms to be healthy & fit during and after their pregnancy. My hope is to keep as many moms out of “mom jeans” as possible […]
What to Eat While Breastfeeding – Tips From an RN
Cloth or Disposable? Breast or Bottle? To co-sleep or not? While pregnant, people offer their two cents on pretty much anything. I remember hearing multiple opinions and words of advice regarding what you should and shouldn’t eat, which method to feed or diaper your child, etc.; the list is endless. As a Registered Nurse, I […]