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February 27, 2020

The 4th Trimester: How to Manage Your New Normal

You’ve delivered your baby and brought them home. Congratulations! Now what? Welcome to the fourth trimester! While pregnancy lasts for three trimesters, many experts call the period right after birth the fourth trimester. Why? Because it’s a time of big changes for both you and baby, but don’t stress! Keep reading to learn what to expect during the fourth trimester, and get simple tips to help you through this important, sometimes stressful, but fun time.

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February 20, 2020

Do Men Need Prenatals Too?

Guys, are you and your partner getting serious about baby-making? While the future mom-to-be is taking prenatal vitamins to get her body ready for pregnancy, you may have started thinking about your own fertility situation. A lot of men out there ask us, “Are there prenatal vitamins for men?” Well, not exactly, but there are lifestyle changes you can make to help get ready for baby. Keep reading to learn more.

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January 15, 2020

The Eyes Have It: Everything You Need to Know About Lutein

Do your eyes ever feel like they need a vacation? With everything our eyes do, our peepers can feel busy and tired. And as we age, our eyes are even more prone to that busy, overworked feeling. Luckily, you can help promote eye health for busy eyes by adding lutein to your diet. Keep reading to learn more about lutein and other vitamins such as vitamin A that help support your eyes.read more

January 1, 2020

8 Simple Morning Sickness Remedies

You’ve just found out you’re expecting a baby. Yay! But now you feel like you’re on a boat 24/7, and not in a good way. What gives? Say hello to morning sickness! For many women, nausea and vomiting are the first noticeable signs of pregnancy. In fact, about two-thirds of pregnant women experience morning sickness during their first trimester.¹ Keep reading to learn what causes morning sickness and to get some tried-and-true morning sickness remedies from other moms-to-be.read more

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December 25, 2019

Vitamin D: Everything You Need to Know About the “Sunshine Vitamin”

Who doesn’t love a beautiful, sunny day? Something about sunshine just makes us happy. But did you know that sunshine can help us maintain strong bones and teeth too? Sunlight produces the important nutrient vitamin D, which helps our body absorb the calcium in food or supplements. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of vitamin D, and how to make sure you’re getting enough vitamin D, whether through the sun, your diet or supplements.

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December 18, 2019

7 Easy Ways to Add Turmeric to Your Diet

Chances are, you have a forgotten bottle of ground turmeric somewhere in the back of your spice cabinet. Unfortunately, this yummy spice doesn’t usually get a lot of love in our kitchens. Well, that’s all about to change. Keep reading to learn about the benefits of turmeric, and how to incorporate this delicious spice into your cooking.read more

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December 11, 2019

New Parent Survival Guide for the First 3 Months

Now your baby is finally here! And you’ve probably already found that sharing parenting duties for a newborn is even harder work than supporting a pregnant mom-to-be. So what can you do to make this transition to new parenthood as smooth as possible for you and for your co-parent? Keep reading for our new parent survival guide with seven real-life tips to help new dads and partners get through the first three months.
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December 4, 2019

Baby’s First Tooth! How to Soothe Teething Symptoms

Your baby’s first tooth will soon make its big debut – but probably not without a few tears first! If you have a teething baby, you can practically feel their pain. Teething means babies are experiencing lots of inflammation in their gums. And when your baby is uncomfortable, they certainly let you know! Luckily, there are some simple baby teething remedies you can use to bring your baby (and you!) some relief.

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November 27, 2019

Everything You Need to Know about Probiotics for Kids

We usually think of bacteria as bad germs that cause disease. But our bodies are actually full of helpful bacteria and other microorganisms that play important roles in how we function. In fact, research shows that there are equally as many bacteria inside our bodies as there are cells!¹ Good bacteria, especially the bacteria that live in our gut, help support our overall health and wellness, and this is true for your kids too.² So how can kids maintain a good balance of bacteria and a healthy digestive system? Probiotics! Keep reading to learn more about how probiotics for kids work to help support your child’s digestive health.

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November 20, 2019

How to Feel Your Best Post-Pregnancy

We all know that it can take a while to feel like yourself again after nine months of pregnancy, plus labor and delivery! And for first-time moms, getting back to feeling good can be even harder. In fact, this period is sometimes called the “fourth trimester” because of all the changes your body goes through, even after your baby is born!¹ No matter how much advice you got ahead of time or how many articles you’ve read, the changes to your body and your energy level are hard to predict. Whether this was your first baby or you’re a pregnancy pro, there are some simple steps you can take to feel your best post-pregnancy. read more

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