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Many women like to have a birth plan when it comes to preparing for the birth of a child. Whether that birth plan includes a hospital birth, home birth, medical intervention, no intervention, natural, induction, cesarean, V-BAC, epidural, a doula, birthing center or traditional hospital: essential oils can be incorporated into all births. Here is a list of oils that may be beneficial during labor & delivery: For nausea:  -Lavender - Peppermint - Lemon Oils that may be beneficial for reducing stress: -Citrus oils such as orange -Eucalyptus -Lavender -Stress Away (Young Living) Oils that can be beneficial for pain...

I have spent the last 15 years babysitting many many kids, as well as raising my own six cuties. The last five years I have been using essential oils and am blown away at how much easier and happier it has made the kids and me. Here are some of my favorite oils to use with babies: Lavender: it is calming, promotes restful sleep, helps with any skin irritations, and you can even massage along the jawline when teething. This oil is also very emotionally connecting, so it is great for moms or dads to use with their babies. You...

Summer is here, which means it’s time for summer fashion! And just because you are nursing doesn’t mean you can’t keep up on the trends and look cute while checking things off your to-do list. If you keep your Undercover Mama pieces close at hand you’ll be set all summer long. Keep reading for some fun outfit ideas to stay cool, chic, and ready to feed your baby whenever you need to. And the greatest thing about Undercover Mama Nursing Shirts and Dresses is that they are made with a built in cover so you can stay covered and modest...

Being a new mom can be quite demanding. Between diaper changes, feedings, and laundry, finding time to exercise seems almost impossible. However, it can be so beneficial!  Keep in mind, there is no rush to regain your pre-pregnancy figure.  Start slowly and listen to your body. 4 BENEFITS OF POSTNATAL EXERCISE 1- Quicker recovery back to your pre-pregnancy body and encourages your uterus to shrink back to normal. 2- Strengthens your immune system and increases energy 3- Helps to reduce post-natal depression and “baby blues” 4- Stress release  If it's hard to find time away from baby to get much accomplished, why not exercise with baby?  Here's a...

Approximately 80% of infants are born with some kind of birthmark.  Birthmarks come in a wide range of shapes, sizes, and colors, and they can show up anywhere on the body. Here are a few of the most common:   1- Stork Bites/Angel Kisses- This common birth mark occurs in about one third of all newborns. They are caused by a dilation of certain blood vessels and may become darker when the child cries or the temperature changes.  The marks on the back of the neck are called stork bites and the ones on the forehead or eyelid are called angel kisses.    ...