When we found out I was pregnant, I had this insatiable urge to clean everything. In the midst of my nesting instincts, I was unknowingly exposing my son to potentially damaging chemicals. Pregnant or not, we could all stand to rid our homes of harmful cleaning products, particularly if there are children present. […]

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"A woman will experience more changes while she is pregnant than a man will in his entire lifetime."  This was one of the profound messages communicated to me by holistic lifestyle expert Anna Getty at her inaugural launch for Pregnancy Awareness Month last week in Los Angeles.  In honor of moms and moms-to-be who […]

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As a fashion-conscious woman, I dreaded reaching that point in my pregnancy where I could no longer safety-pin my super cute (and super expensive) designer jeans.  I dreaded having to succumb to full-paneled maternity jeans and Coleman-inspired maternity shirts.  Fortunately the demand for chic, mod, and eco-friendly maternity fashions is gaining popularity.
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A mother’s joy begins when new life is stirring inside… when a tiny heartbeat is heard for the very first time, and a playful kick reminds her that she is never alone.  ~Anonymous
There is something about a pregnant woman that compels complete strangers to turn and pause. Whether it is the radiance […]

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Despite the fact that I had some suspicion I was pregnant, it was still a shock when that little plus sign appeared.  The excitement, joy, and overwhelming sense of responsibility incited me to learn as much as I could about protecting the growing baby within.  Over the next few weeks, I’ll bring you […]

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When I was a little girl, my mother made me write.  It started with sentences and evolved into a story about myself…my life…all 8 years of it!  What seemed like tedious work destined to take me away from Barbie dolls and dress-up became my reprieve…my creative outlet. 
As a nurse, I’m inherently passionate about […]

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