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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!

3 REASONS IT’S OKAY TO DISLIKE BEING PREGNANT

July 27, 2020May 10, 2018 by valplowman
3 REASONS IT IS OKAY TO NOT LIKE BEING PREGNANT . Pregnancy is not always fun and it doesn't make you a bad mom to not enjoy it.

Inside: 3 REASONS IT IS OKAY TO NOT LIKE BEING PREGNANT . Pregnancy is not always fun and it doesn’t make you a bad mom to not enjoy it. I’ve often …

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Creative Ways to Choose the Perfect Baby Name

August 10, 2020April 9, 2018 by valplowman
Creative Ways to Choose the Perfect Baby Name. Ten different ways to choose the best name for your baby.

Creative Ways to Choose the Perfect Baby Name. Ten different ways to choose the best name for your baby. Choosing a name for a baby is a bit responsibility. This …

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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! Deal With It

May 25, 2026June 6, 2016 by valplowman
Pregnant woman in pain

Pregnancy can feel overwhelming, uncomfortable, and endless at times — but sometimes the best thing you can do is shrug, laugh a little, and keep going. A relatable encouragement for …

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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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