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Pregnancy

Get tips to help you through your pregnancy. Know how to help with morning sickness, pain, and how best to prep for your new baby!

How To Choose An Amazing Midwife

August 24, 2020October 12, 2017 by valplowman
How To Choose An Amazing Midwife

In New Zealand, where I live, midwifery care is pretty much the norm. Women have the opportunity to choose an obstetrician if they wish, but barring complications, the vast amount …

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Top Helpful Parenting Debates Before Having First Baby

June 17, 2019September 22, 2017 by valplowman

  This post is brought to you by ShrewdMommy.com.   Having baby is one of the best experiences in one’s life, not to mention its significant effects on the whole …

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The BabyWise Mom Ultimate Nursery Checklist

May 6, 2024September 12, 2016 by valplowman

These items are all great for your newborn to have. This is a list of things you will need without over-purchasing things you don’t need. Babies cost a lot of …

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Overcoming the Challenges of Adding Baby to the Family

September 28, 2020June 8, 2016 by valplowman

Having a child changed my life. The first night Brayden was born, I was in awe. I was so in awe that I literally did not sleep all night long. …

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*Shrug* You’re Pregnant!

January 30, 2019June 6, 2016 by valplowman

You do not have to live in pain or discomfort just because you are pregnant. There are things you can do to make yourself more comfortable. Try to imagine, if …

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How I got rid of my “mask of pregnancy”

July 1, 2019March 3, 2016 by valplowman

Improving Your Skin and Hair: How I got rid of my “mask of pregnancy” “I still have the mask of pregnancy and it has been almost a year!” I told …

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Poll Results: Announcing Pregnancy

May 7, 2019July 29, 2015 by valplowman

  Our latest poll was on announcing pregnancy. It was so fun to read through the answers! You can see them here. The answers are completely worth the read–there are …

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Valerie Plowman

Valerie Plowman, known as "the Babywise Mom", is the happy mother of four children. She has been helping parents with their parenting concerns since 2007 and loves helping others absolutely love being a parent.

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