Oh yes, there’s health benefits to carrying a child. Some of us are familiar with them and others are not. Here are five health benefits of pregnancy that may or may not surprise you. Eating​ ​Disorders While not every woman that has an eating disorder will cease their behavior, an astonishing 58% of women who suffer from bulimia saw either a whole or partial remission of their disorder. Growing a child inside you has the ability to affect a woman’s psyche and their self-worth. Some pregnant women with eating disorders immediately shift their focus off of themselves and onto...

Should You Do Muscle Building Workouts During Pregnancy?  Pregnancy is a wonderful and sometimes difficult time for any woman. You’re doing something amazing, but you’re also losing control over your body. There are a number of ways to take a little control back, including through fitness training. Working out during pregnancy is a perfectly safe and healthy activity to undertake – provided you’re careful and only exercise in ways that aren’t harmful for your growing baby. Muscle building workouts are a good option for many pregnant mothers. They have the added benefit of helping your body recover from labor more...

It’s easy to feel like we need to find something for our kids to do while we attempt to accomplish a task, an errand, or even a load of laundry. The truth is, it’s rather easy to incorporate our kids into these activities -- we simply need to include them rather than exclude them. They love being a part of our ‘grown up’ activities, so their willingness to work with you rather than against you will also be in your favor. Here are five ways to do just that. 1. Grocery Shopping This errand can feel like a mountain to...

Wondering if you could be pregnant? Hoping to maybe decipher some of your early symptoms you may be feeling? Look no further, I’ve got you covered. Sore Breasts:​ Since you’re at the very early stages of pregnancy, sore breasts can be agreat indicator that there may be a bun in the oven. Sore breasts could also be a sign your period is coming - so try not to go by this sign alone. Fatigue: ​If you are indeed pregnant then your body’s hormones are in total disarray, henceyour fatigue. It’s not easy making a baby you know and the fatigue...

  If mornings aren’t your thing and you just can’t seem to get out of your own way in the morning, we have five tips to help make your mornings easier.   Pick Out Your Clothes The Night Before I know, seems like a no-brainer, right? You’ll be amazed at how outfit planning, be it for the day or for the entire week, gives you one less thing to worry about when it comes to getting yourself out of the door on time.   Plan Out Your Breakfast And Lunch The Night Before Even if you aren’t a big morning...