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Paced Bottle Feeding
Pace Feeding or how to Imitate Breastfeeding Pace breastfeeding is the answer to mothers who want to transition into bottle feeding or want to go back and forth between breast and bottle. It's a gentle way to mimic baby's breastfeeding while avoiding...
Mindful Pregnancy for your Body & Baby
At about 7 months pregnant, I remember telling my Godmother “I just can't wait to meet him already!” her response was short and profound. She said “Mija, you a have lifetime to get to know your baby. There's something very special about loving your child before...
Benefits of Infant Massage for Babies and Parents
Why should I learn to massage my baby? Your newborn is here, and you want to give your baby the best start in life. After all, we all want a happy, healthy, and smart baby. Research from reliable medical sources tells us that the practice of Infant Massage benefits...
Chicago Local Getaways our 7 Favorite Family Friendly Beaches
Chicago Local Getaways Our 7 Favorite Family Friendly Beaches Glencoe Beach (pictured above) Are you in the mood for day trippn'. This beach is very easy to get to from the city. It's the same beach from Ferris Buller's Day off and we all...
Cure Morning Sickness with the Power of Whole Foods
You can cure morning sickness with one important thing! Protein, Protein, Protein… The MOST important thing to remember when trying to prevent nausea during pregnancy is to keep blood sugar at a constant level. Never let it drop. Eating protein filled snacks and meals...
Top Five Ways your Postpartum Doula can Make your Life Easier
The new trend of hiring a postpartum doula or "night nurse" has really caught on, especially in bigger cities. People need help when welcoming a new baby into their home and families and relatives often are spread out or spread thin. No we are not just for women...
Benefits of Prenatal and Postnatal exercise
There are many benefits of prenatal and postnatal exercise. We all know exercise is important in our everyday lives. It can become even more important while you are pregnant. The added strain on your body physically and mentally during pregnancy can be like preparing...
Enjoying Rainy Days with your Family this Spring
It is not always easy to enjoy rainy days with your family in Chicago. We survived the winter and the weather is finally warming up. Everyone is excited to be outside and more active. Unfortunately, we can also expect lots of rain over the next three months. Luckily,...
Hotspots in Chicago and suburbs for Prenatal and Postnatal fitness classes
In Chicago we have many choices for prenatal and postnatal fitness classes. We have asked our community, researched and compiled a list of wonderful classes that will keep you healthy and strong in pregnancy and after baby. One perk that is often over looked is the...