Think your due date is set in stone? Think again. Learn how your due date is calculated and why it’s important. Congratulations. You’re pregnant! Are you like some women who know the precise moment their baby was conceived? Or are you like most, who are less certain of the exact date o

Smart choices help you and your baby get the nutrients you need at this special time. When you’re pregnant, healthy eating  helps provide the nutrients you and your baby need. But “eating for two” isn’t a license to eat twice as much. The right choice of snacks can nou

Makes 6 burritos Ingredients:2 teaspoons olive oil3 green onions, sliced4 large eggs, beaten1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)6 large whole-wheat flour tortillas1 15.5-ounce can low-sodium refried black beans1 cup crumbled queso fresco or

Your kids are at home for the foreseeable future, and so are you. This “quality time” together may have sounded good at first. Then, by day three, the walls may have started to close in. So now what? How in the world do we keep busy? The most important thing to remember is that there&r

Be Good to Yourself You have been going nonstop for weeks with your kids at home. One more kids’ movie without some alone time and you might just go crazy. How do you get through these moments? Start with one deep breath. It will get better, but is going to be this way for a while. Let’s

AF: aunt flow (period)BF: breast feedingBFN: big fat negative (pregnancy test)BFP: big fat positive (pregnancy test)CD: cycle dayCH: crosshairs- the lines drawn on the chart to indicate ovulationCIO: cry it outDD: estimated due dateDH: dear husbandDPO: days past ovulationFet: fertilityFF: formula fe

So many of us try to be the perfect mom to our kids that we forget to take care of ourselves and end up miserable. Being a happy mom trickles down to your children and can help make their lives happy and enriched. Below are some habits of happy mothers and how you can incorporate them into your eve

Take care to prepare food properly, and know what foods to avoid when you’re expecting. Did you know that when you’re pregnant, your immune system is weakened? It is trying to protect two growing people, after all. This makes you more vulnerable to food poisoning, which can make you sic

O is the 15th letter of the alphabet. For obedient little ones who aren’t oblivious to their obviously outstanding name, you might want to give them a name that starts with O.   Here are some boys’ names that start with O. Oakley Ocean Odin Oliver Omar Omari Onyx Orion Orlando Osc

Q is the 17th letter of the alphabet. For little ones who quietly sleep through the night, but are quick to learn, you might want to give them a name that starts with Q. Here are some boys’ names that start with Q.   Quentin Quincy Quinn Quinton   Source: Social Security Administ

Our Voices is a blog that brings forth the unique stories of parents about their pregnancy journey and beyond. From the fun times to challenges, this is a safe and anonymous blog By Parents For Parents™.

T is the 20th letter of the alphabet. For little ones who are tactful when being talkative, and may grow up to be talented, technical, or tenacious, you might want to give them a name that starts with T. Here are some boys’ names that start with T.TadeoTalonTannerTateTatumTaylorTerranceTerryThaddeu

Being physically active has tremendous health benefits for pregnant women. Exercising may help. Learn more here.

Is eating healthy one of your priorities for 2020? Here are some tips on healthy snacking.

As a working mom of six-year old twin girls, planning for summer brings on feelings of excitement, ideas for magical memories and to be honest, plenty of anxiety. How will I keep them busy, connect with them and get my work finished? Below is a list of ideas to keep kids entertained and engaged with

The extra weight you gain during pregnancy nourishes your growing baby. Learn about the guidelines for healthy pregnancy weight gain. Some weight gain is a normal part of pregnancy. The extra weight you gain gives nourishment to your growing baby. And also can provide stores for breast-feeding. &n

M is the 13th letter of the alphabet. For magnetic but mindful little ones who feel like a magical gift and who may grow up to be a musical marvel, you might want to give them a name that starts with M. Here are some boys’ names that start with M. Mac Mack Madden Maddox Magnus Maison Majo

Makes 6 servings (serving size: 1 cup) Ingredients: 4 cups, low-sodium tomato juice*1/2 medium onion, peeled and coarsely chopped1 small green pepper, peeled, cored, seeded and coarsely chopped1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 clove garlic, min

What to expect if you’re having a C-section. A cesarean section, commonly called a C-section, is a surgical procedure to deliver a baby. The baby is delivered through an incision in the abdomen and uterus rather than through the vagina.   A C-section is major surgery. Doctors may recomm

Makes 4 servings Ingredients:1 pound 95 percent lean ground beef1/2 cup chopped onion2 teaspoons minced garlic1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced1 Tablespoon sesame oil2 Tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce1 Tablespoon hot water1/2 teaspoon honey1 Tablespoon low-sodium hot chili sauce1 1/2 Tabl