Pregnancy Pains
It’s no secret that pregnancy is hard on your body. Your baby is growing daily, and it can take a toll on you. While some aches and pains are to be expected, it’s important to know when to contact your doctor. Pregnant…
Preventing and Treating Morning Sickness
For many moms-to-be, the “morning” in “morning sickness” is a bit of a misnomer. While hormone levels surge to support the needs of a growing baby, a lot of women are ill throughout the day for weeks or even months at…
Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy
It’s perfectly natural to have cravings during pregnancy. After morning sickness subsides, many moms-to-be find themselves with an appetite for a variety of foods. You’ve likely heard stories of strange pickles and ice cream cravings, or maybe you’ve even experienced it…
Taking Time for Yourself During Naptime
You bounce, coddle, rock, nurse, burp, coddle some more, soothe, and pacify. This routine may take minutes or hours. It may frustrate you to no end, but skipping it can make the rest of the day a nightmare. You read books on…
Blue or Pink?
Most expectant parents can’t wait to learn whether they will be painting the nursery blue or pink, but nowadays, that can mean more than just getting an ultrasound print. Family members and friends are often just as eager to learn the sex…
Simple Ways to De-stress
It may seem like a contradiction to include the words “simple” and “reduce stress” in the same sentence. However, there are ways that you can learn to relax even in the midst of your seemingly non-stop parenting schedule. If you…
Reduce Your Stress
It’s no secret that motherhood is one of the most rewarding and challenging jobs out there. Oftentimes, moms put others’ needs before their own, and they forget how to unwind. Whether you’re balancing a career with your home life or you work…
How Your Life Changes After Motherhood
You spend nine months painting the nursery, folding tiny clothes, researching online, and buying must-have gear, but nothing can truly prepare you for all of the changes that occur once your bundle of joy arrives. Motherhood has been described as…
Combatting Unhealthy Pregnancy Cravings
Pregnancy is often associated with cravings. If you find yourself longing for ice cream or French fries, you may be wondering if these types of food are healthy for you or your baby. Many pregnant women also fear putting on…
Appreciating Your Own Mom
Nothing makes you appreciate your own mother like being one. Moms sacrifice themselves on so many levels for their kids and it’s not until a woman actually experiences being “the mother” that she actually gets this. It’s also when the…
The bloggers at Mommy Makeover Network experience the same ups and downs of motherhood as you do. From helpful how-tos to simple recipes, we write in a way that is accessible to all moms, regardless of where they're at in their journey.
