Living Well While Pregnant

A mother’s health and her baby’s well-being go hand-in-hand during pregnancy, so make reducing stress levels and maintaining happiness your top priorities. Switch gears and put a little more focus on yourself during daily routines.

A Healthy Routine

Unless your doctor advises otherwise, enjoy stretching and other pregnancy exercises several times a week throughout your pregnancy. Pregnancy exercise helps you stay strong, maintain energy [...] Read More 

 

Build a Family Support System

They say “it takes a village to raise a child,” and that’s certainly true. Raising a child while juggling your everyday demands is difficult. Ask for assistance — your knowledgeable, generous friends and loving family may be eager to help.

Sources of Childcare Support

Will you be giving birth in the next few months? Feel out friends, neighbors and family members with the skills, time and experience to look after a newborn. Other new parents may [...] Read More 

 

Trimester Timeline

Pregnancy is a miraculous and life-changing experience. However, the new to-do list can intimidate any first-time parent. Let this convenient timeline guide you through the pregnancy stages — from doctor’s visits and maternity apparel to baby showers and beyond.

First Trimester

While the first trimester is very exciting, it’s also the least eventful. Some women suspect they’re pregnant right away; others don’t find out until until weeks into the pregnancy. Either way, it’s recommended [...] Read More 

 

Baby-Care Basics

Your bundle of joy didn’t come with an instruction manual, but don’t worry — you don’t need one! Learn the basics with our simple baby-care guide.

Stock a Diaper-Changing Station

Never leave babies unattended on a changing table or bed. Make sure everything you need is within arm’s reach. Diaper-changing essentials include [...] Read More 

 

Monitors 101

Monitor Noise: Why do you hear static?

The two main causes of static are due to weak signal and/or interference. Read below to find out common causes for weak signal/interference and prevention suggestions.

Weak Signal – think of your AM/FM radio in your car, the further you drive from the city or radio station transmitter, the weaker the signal. [...] Read More