Recently, I’ve started hearing about a remedy for Coronavirus, Quercetin Bromelain. At first glance I could tell it is available on Amazon. It is inexpensive. And it’s a dietary supplement, likely to be safe. However, I never believe what I hear or read without researching it myself. The news around coronavirus, or COVID-19, is growing.… Read More Quercetin Bromelain & Coronavirus: Is it safe and effective?

Collagen peptides have become popular recently for their purported skin benefits. Are collagen peptides safe while pregnant? Is there a benefit to taking collagen peptides in addition to the very necessary prenatal vitamins? What are Collagen Peptides? Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body. It is found in your skin, bones, cartilage and… Read More Are Collagen Peptides Safe During Pregnancy?

Being diagnosed with gestational diabetes is tough. I found out I had gestational diabetes at 26 weeks and I was shocked. I am active. I eat healthy. I have a normal BMI. There isn’t even diabetes in my family. How could I have gestational diabetes? Turns out you can get gestational diabetes with no risk… Read More Gestational Diabetes Snacks & Fruits

I wasn’t planning on having a c-section, but when baby K’s heartbeat started dropping I was rushed back for a c-section that saved both of our lives. 4 months later and I have thought about what items I wish I had for my c-section postpartum recovery. Just like nothing can prepare you for becoming a… Read More C-Section Postpartum Recovery Kit

It’s already the middle of summer and between the heat and humidity mosquitos have become everyone’s least welcome visitor. Some people are like mosquito bait, getting attacked no matter where they go and others get only a couple bites, but those bites swell up into little red mounds of itchiness. Not to mention some of… Read More Bug Spray in Pregnancy – Is it safe to use?

For our wedding registry we registered at a bunch of stores and still have store credit we are struggling to use. For our baby registry we knew we didn’t want to make the same mistake again. Here’s where the Amazon Baby Registry comes in. We already order from Amazon at least twice a week. Amazon… Read More Why Amazon Baby Registry is the Best