Mom Blog — how to survive pregnancy in the summer

By now, you have likely heard of postpartum belly bands. The promise to help you whip your post-partum body back into shape is a proposition that is hard to resist. But with various types of belly bands and garments on the market, many moms are left wondering what the big differences are. So they typically end up buying the most heavily marketed brand, or the cheapest one; neither of which ends up being a good fit for them (literally and figuratively). That is why we decided to come up with the top questions to ask yourself when shopping for a...

    After a long winter, summer has finally arrived!  But if you are pregnant, the high heat that summer brings can be especially difficult.     Pregnancy can cause your body temperature to be slightly higher than normal, causing an increased risk for heat stroke or exhaustion.    Check out these 5 quick and easy strategies to play it safe and stay comfortable while pregnant during these hot summer months.   #1.  Sunscreen There are different theories on which sunscreens are safe during pregnancy and most will agree that any sunscreen is better than none. Here is a good general rule...