by Caroline @ Swaddles n' Bottles | Jan 20, 2020 | Pregnancy
30+ Photos to Take Before Your Due Date (Maternity Photoshoot ideas!) I speak from experience when I say that you can NEVER take enough bump pictures. Seriously, you want to know how many I have from my second pregnancy…? Probably could count them on one hand...
by Caroline @ Swaddles n' Bottles | Jan 6, 2020 | Labor and Delivery, Pregnancy
Top Photos to Take Before Leaving the Hospital with Your Newborn Baby The days following the delivery of your baby will be one of the most surreal and magical times as a parent. Taking the time to capture as many of these precious moments is something you will cherish...
by Jolie Harris | Jan 6, 2020 | Pregnancy, Uncategorized
A Guide To Fetal Kick Counts As an expecting mother, I’m sure you’re eagerly awaiting to feel your precious baby kick inside the womb. And while those little kicks are endearing–there is more to your child’s movement than you might think. Below you will find our...
by Caroline @ Swaddles n' Bottles | Oct 3, 2019 | Pregnancy
Anti-Nausea Smoothie to Fight Off Morning Sickness There is so much joy and excitement during the first trimester of pregnancy, but sometimes it can be interrupted by pesky morning sickness. For some of us, it may even last all day! This smoothie is filled with...
by Ashley Lavoie | Jul 10, 2019 | Postpartum, Pregnancy
So many pregnant and postpartum posts will talk about how a woman feels after giving birth. They’ll go into details about sore and aching breasts and nipples and further discuss the ways to soothe the sore vagina or soreness from the c-section. Some posts discuss the...
by Caroline @ Swaddles n' Bottles | Jun 19, 2019 | Baby Names, Pregnancy
Top 100 Baby Boy Names Naming a baby is serious business. Luckily for you, we’ve got a LONG list of ideas! Here are a few of our top tips when it comes to naming your little man: Make sure the name sounds well with your last name What are the nicknames that come...
by Caroline @ Swaddles n' Bottles | Jun 19, 2019 | Baby Names, Pregnancy
Strong and Masculine Baby Boy Names If you are expecting, you have likely come to realize that naming a baby is tougher than you imagined! The good news is, you have a few moths to select the name. Make a notes section in your phone and keep a running list! Talk them...
by Caroline @ Swaddles n' Bottles | Jun 10, 2019 | Pregnancy
Will Sex During Pregnancy Harm My Baby? While every pregnancy is different, some women report having a heightened sex drive during their second and third trimester. This can often lead them to wonder if sexual intercourse is harming their baby? Here’s everything...
by Tazia Hammons | May 26, 2019 | Pregnancy, Trying to Conceive
How to Find Your Fertility Window and Get Pregnant Faster Are you ready to start planning for a baby? It is an exciting time, for sure! But many women worry about being able to get pregnant. One of the most common concerns is: Is it going to take a long time? This...
by Caroline @ Swaddles n' Bottles | May 18, 2019 | Pregnancy
Hospital Bag Checklist It’s probably one of the most important trips you will ever take. The need to be prepared is something that will probably keep you awake in those final days before your little one arrives.  You feel like you need so...
by Caroline @ Swaddles n' Bottles | May 11, 2019 | Pregnancy
Preparing For Your Glucose Screening Between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy, a doctor will order a Glucose Screening. This screening will measure how your body responds to sugar in the blood and determine if you are at risk for Gestational Diabetes. What is Gestational...
by Caroline @ Swaddles n' Bottles | May 8, 2019 | Pregnancy
Healthy Weight Gain During Pregnancy Gaining a healthy amount of weight during pregnancy is not only acceptable, but it is healthy for baby! During your first trimester, you should gain an average of 1-5 pounds. During the second and third trimesters, an average of...
by Caroline @ Swaddles n' Bottles | May 8, 2019 | Pregnancy
What to Expect At Your 20 Week Anatomy Scan Between 18 and 22 weeks, your doctor will order an Ultrasound Anatomy Scan. An Anatomy scan, also known as a targeted ultrasound, is a Level 2 ultrasound At your anatomy scans purpose is a long list of measurements  and the...
by Caroline @ Swaddles n' Bottles | May 8, 2019 | Pregnancy
How to Naturally Reduce Swelling During Pregnancy During pregnancy, the amount of blood in your body heavily increases by about 50%.This type of swelling, which is referred to as edema, is completely normal in the hands, feet, and face. Â The increase in blood...
by Caroline @ Swaddles n' Bottles | May 7, 2019 | Pregnancy
How to Relieve Round Ligament Pain It’s been close to three years since I delivered Emmy and I can still vividly remember the first night I experienced round ligament pain. It was excruciating. I walked up and down the hallway of our home, half asleep, and...
