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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!

*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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How I got rid of my “mask of pregnancy”

May 13, 2026March 3, 2016 by valplowman
Woman taking a vitamin

7 years of melasma. Years of hair loss. Nothing worked—until one random vitamin aisle discovery changed everything. My mask of pregnancy vanished & my hair stopped falling out in handfuls. …

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Preparing Your Children for a New Baby

November 18, 2024November 13, 2014 by valplowman
older sibling with baby

Get 7 tips to help you prepare your older kiddos for a new baby sibling to arrive in your home. This can help make that transition easier. You can check …

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Surviving Bed Rest when Pregnant

May 3, 2019February 20, 2014 by valplowman
Pregnant woman in bed on pink sheets

How to survive bedrest when pregnant. Tips to save your sanity when you are stuck in bed and also take care of your family. Bed rest is one of those …

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Your Postpartum Body Will Be Different

July 17, 2023August 12, 2013 by valplowman
Mom with postpartum belly

Unfortunately, your body will probably not just bounce right back to normal before you walk out of the hospital with your newborn. This is normal! Know it so you can …

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Index: Pregnancy/Postpartum

July 16, 2026December 31, 2012 by valplowman

Postpartum

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Reading to Your Baby While Pregnant

October 17, 2022November 1, 2012 by valplowman
Pregnant woman reading

Is there any benefit to reading to your baby while in utero? If so, how strong are the benefits? Is it worth doing or a waste of time? In The …

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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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