TEA TIME

If you're a tea drinker, you don't have to give up your morning cup just because you're expecting, but you do need to know which ones to avoid. There are many benefits to drinking herbal teas. Not only do they taste great but many may provide nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, and iron. Some may help you relax, ease morning sickness, and even tone uterine muscles. Some great tasting teas are rooibos(antioxidant properties), ginger or mint(morning sickness), chamomile(calming) and red raspberry leaf(promotes effective contractions during labor). While these are some teas that may be beneficial during your pregnancy, there are also ones to avoid. According to FitPregnancy, teas to avoid are PMS, diet, cleansing, and detoxification teas. Also, avoid black cohosh, blue cohosh, and DongQuai. You can go to fitpregnancy.com/tea for more teas to avoid.

Baby Bump at the Emmys

Amy Poehler and baby bump at the Emmy's has been what everyone has been talking about. How cute was she in her Zac Posen dress, showing off her ever growing belly? Amy is due late this fall and revealed her pregnancy around the same time Baby Mama debuted, in which she starred with SNL co-star Tina Fey.

Amy is expecting her first child with husband, Will Arnett.

Another Recall

It seems like everytime you watch the news, there is another toy recall for some reason or another, but mainly excessive lead levels. As a parent, I just assume that the toys on the shelves in mass merchandisers and toystores are safe, but unfortunately you cannot just assume that manufacturers have your best interest in mind anymore. The reality is that the majority of toys and baby items sold in the United States are safe for our children, but how do you know what to buy for them and what not to buy for them. Instead of worrying about each little toy my child has acquired over the years, I've found a handy website, that sends me e-mails everytime there is a recall on something. You can view all the recalls at the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on their website, http://www.cpsc.gov/, and you can request e-mails warning you of recent recalls, https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx. I have found this website to be very informative and I feel a little bit safer knowing about recalls as soon as they are released.

HOSPITAL GOWNS FOR FASHIONISTAS

Gone are the days when you are forced to wear giant drab blue hospital gowns that are far from keeping any sort of modesty. Here are the days when you can pick your favorite stylish pattern and correct size of gown to make your delivery stay at the hospital that much more comfortable. Posh Maternity carries the cutest and most stylish hospital gowns by Dearjohnnies. Whether you prefer polka dots or paisleys, Posh Maternity has a hospital gown to suit your tastes.