I'm planning to do these eleven things the next time I'm pregnant to help make my second pregnancy easier than the first.
Tag: Wellness
Alden’s Two Month Update
Our little guy is two months old! Here's a quick update on how he's doing, my postpartum journey and our favorite products.
Feature: Interviewing Ritual Founder & CEO Katerina Markov Schneider on the Importance of Postpartum Wellness and Female Empowerment
I had the opportunity to interview Katerina Markov Schneider, founder and CEO of Ritual, on the company's new multivitamin designed for women postpartum. Read on to learn more about Ritual, the postnatal vitamin and her story on being a woman entrepreneur.
4 Morning Sickness Essentials That Are Worth Buying Before You Get Pregnant
Like most pregnant women will tell you, morning sickness is probably the most inaccurately-named ailment on planet Earth. Contrary to its name, it can (and often does) last all day and all night, with little to no relief. While nothing truly "cured" the feeling of constant nausea or daily puking sessions for me during those first 13 weeks, there were a handful of remedies that made the experience slightly more bearable. Should my husband and I choose to have another baby, you can be sure that the first step in my pregnancy journey will be stockpiling these supplies so that I'm prepared for impending storm.
First Trimester Recap: Excitement, Nausea and a Global Pandemic
My husband and I decided that 2020 would be our year to start a family and we were blessed to find out in early March that we were expecting our first child. Little did we know that a global pandemic was also on the horizon.
How to Take Care of Your Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Whether you have been personally affected by the novel coronavirus or are feeling its effects - being asked to stay home from work and limiting your exposure to others - it’s important to make time for your wellness. Particularly, your mental health. These are some of the ways I’ve been prioritizing my mental health as a means of coping with this worldwide crisis.
How to Keep Your Spirits Up During the Winter
I live in Central New York, where winter can sometimes last until late-April (I wish I was kidding). I know that winter can be trying and the "winter blues" is a real thing. Here are five tips for keeping your spirits up while you wait for spring.
Why It’s Important to Go Outside: Even When It’s Cold Out
When the wind is raging and the snow is falling it can be difficult to make yourself step outside - especially when you give yourself the option of sitting on the couch under a blanket with a warm cup of cocoa and your favorite slippers. But getting outside is important during all seasons and doing so - especially during the winter time - is a great way to practice hygge.
Hygge Inspired 