How to Survive the Summer Heat Wave while Pregnant

According to meteorologist it’s going to be a scorching one and we need to brace ourselves for intense heat. It's already above 100 degrees in many cities across the US.

PREGNANCYCODDLE EditorsJune 19, 2024Summer Pregnancy, Summer Birth, Pregnant in the summer, Summer Baby, Pregnancy and summer heatComment

The Power of Prenatal Nutrition: Fueling Your Body for Two

Throughout the beautiful journey of pregnancy, every mother aims to provide the best start for her growing baby, and prenatal nutrition is a cornerstone of this journey.

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How to Recover After a Vaginal Birth

I remember while pregnant, I was reading up and googling every pregnancy milestone. What's even worst my MIL bought me the mayo clinic 1000-page book on pregnancy. So, most days, I was glued to it.

PREGNANCYCODDLE EditorsJanuary 17, 2024mothers milk tea, postpartum healing, c section healing, after birth massage, postpartum swelling, perineal spray, pert bottle, perineal balm, cooling spray, healing after birth, herbal sitz bath, after birth pains, after birth sorenessComment

How to Survive the Summer Heat while Pregnant

It’s been a scorching summer. and 100 degrees is already the norm in many cities. Being pregnant in the summer is hard for many, and it can even be dangerous.

PREGNANCYCODDLE EditorsJuly 26, 2023Summer Pregnancy, summer heat 2023, can heat affect pregnancy, pregnancy and summer heat wave, does heat affect the womb, heat exhaustion during pregnancy, heat exhaustion systomsComment

How to sleep comfortably during pregancy

You are over the moon! Your little bundle of joy is on his/her way. The countdown has started and the baby room is slowly getting a personality.

PREGNANCYRuth Martin-GordonJuly 5, 2023sleeping comfortably, Side sleep during pregnancy, Back sleep during pregnancy, baby sleep, pregnancy pillow, third trimester sleepComment

Black Maternal Health Week, and the Organizations to get Involved with and Follow

It’s Black Maternal Week, April 11th - 17th, 2023. According to the CDC, black mothers in the U.S. die at three to four times the rate of white mothers.

PREGNANCYCODDLE EditorsApril 19, 2023black moms, black birth experience, black women mortality rate, black mothers, black pregnant woman, black babies, black birth equityComment

Push Present to give your Wife or Partner after Giving Birth

Giving birth is hard work, and so was the rest of the pregnancy, even for those who had an “easy” pregnancy and birthing experience, it still takes a big toll on the body of the birthing parent.

PREGNANCYRuth Martin-GordonMarch 23, 2023push present, baby shower gift, present after giving birth, push present idea, push present to give your partnerComment

How to Prepare for a Scheduled C Section

30% of women have a c section, whether planned, emergency or unplanned you should have an idea of how to prepare and what to expect - just in case!

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How to have a Baby on a Tight Budget

The U.S. inflation rate reached 8.6 percent in May 2022, its highest level since December 1981, the U.S. Department of Labor reported on June 10. Higher inflation means your take home pay is less and with gas and food prices increasing.

PREGNANCYCODDLE EditorsJuly 6, 2022Having a baby, formula shortage, organic formula, breastfeeding class, breastfeeding in public, having a baby on a tight budget, Clothing a baby, Feeding a baby, first time mom, first time breastfeedingComment

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