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I’m so glad you’re here! Below you’ll find helpful resources and articles mostly written by me about all things related to what us moms do and care about. Over the years I’ve had a lot of questions and have learned a lot about many topics so I thought I’d use my blog as an outlet to share advice I have received over the years. If you haven’t taken the time to learn about the Moms Core 5 I suggest you start there as it’s the quickest way to a better life.

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When Does The Placenta Take Over? Mythical Functions It Does

In most women, the placenta takes over by the time the first trimester is about to end. Before that, the corpus luteum deals with hormone production. A lot of women have questions about when the placenta takes over and what this means. The placenta takes over after 12 weeks of pregnancy, meaning that it takes over hormone production and is now in charge of how much and which hormones will be released. Understanding how the placenta works is important and

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Sore Throat Early Pregnancy Sign? YES That’s What I Was Told

When trying for a baby, any unusual symptom seems like it is pointing to early pregnancy. And then the frenzy of Internet research starts. The search goes something like this: Is sore throat one of the early pregnancy symptoms? A sore throat is not necessarily a symptom of pregnancy but may be due to a throat infection. Heartburn and throat pain may be common pregnancy symptoms due to nausea. Weird right? But they can be relieved by keeping high hydration,

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Can You Use Vicks While Pregnant? [BE VERY CAUTIOUS]

Pregnancy can make you full-on paranoid. You are over-cautious even when using Vicks when experiencing flu symptoms. However, do you really have to be so cautious? What to do with the pesky sore throat that doesn’t let you lie down easily? Can you use Vicks while pregnant? Vicks Vapor Rub can offer magical relief to flu symptoms. However, there are risks related to it, especially to Vicks capsules, which must be avoided at all costs. The best thing you can

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Can You Take Theraflu While Pregnant? [READ THIS BEFORE]

The horror of experiencing cold symptoms when the season is in full swing is deadly on another level. Especially now that you are pregnant, you are in full-on panic mode as to whether you should just minimize the symptoms with some Theraflu or wait out the flu for a few days. While Theraflu is not recommended during pregnancy, you can use saline nasal sprays safely to neutralize a few harsh symptoms. But be very careful with any medication if you

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Bizzie Mommy Has Acquired SelfishMom.com

Bizzie Mommy Acquires SelfishMom.com Bizzie Mommy has acquired SelfishMom.com – one of the very first and most popular mommy blog’s that helped to start the mom blogger genre online. The site previously hosted on selfishmom.com was written by Amy Oztan who was one of the very first (if not the first) to emphasize a mom’s need for self care. The previous selfishmom.com slogan read, “Put Yourself First” emphasizing the blog’s focus on moms taking care of themselves and not getting

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Is Spotting After Cervix Check a Problem? What I Was Told…

Isn’t it funny how pregnancy makes us obsessed with our bodily fluids? During my pregnancy, I was told that it is normal for your healthcare provider to perform cervical checks during early pregnancy and over the last few weeks. Most pregnant women experience spotting on their toilet paper after they have gone through a cervix check. The good news is, bleeding after a cervical exam is a normal sign, and there is nothing to worry about. If you have had

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5 Causes Of Green Poop Pregnancy: My Experience…

Like many early pregnancy signs, green stool color is commonly reported. Pregnancy affects your entire body and makes your system go crazy. Green poop is only one of the symptoms of these effects, in my experience. While several reasons exist for green color poop, it is primarily the result of green food intake. In addition, pregnancy hormones increase the pace of digestion, causing diarrhea or green poop. If none of these are the causes behind the green stool, then extremely

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Can You Take Nyquil While Pregnant? Take This Instead…

No one is completely safe once the cold and flu season starts, including pregnant women. Pregnancy affects every aspect of your life, and you must ensure that things that were previously harmless don’t have any harmful effects now. One of the most common questions women have is, “Can I take Nyquil while pregnant?” This will be answered here. The combination drug Nyquil Cold and Flu contains acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, and doxylamine. It treats cold and flu symptoms such as fever, congestion

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Can Babies Have Seizures in the Womb?[WHEN TO RUSH FOR CARE]

Pregnancy is both a miraculous and scary time where one small problem can result in a big issue. A common question first-time mothers have is, “Can babies have seizures in the womb?” and the simple answer is yes. However, this is not a common occurrence, nor is it a normal part of pregnancy. While the occurrence in itself is extremely rare, it still happens. One of the ways mothers can become aware about fetal seizures in the womb is through

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When Do Babies Laugh? [Possibility of A Developmental Delay]

With the addition of a new family member parents have to navigate a lot of concerns, in addition to this parents are very curious about the growth of their little one and notice their child’s every move. As a result, they spend most of their time searching online for the exact stages of the baby’s mental and emotional growth and worry about the healthy development of their babies for the first year. We are here to help you by providing

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