Articles & Advice for Expecting Moms
Month-by-Month Pregnancy Guide
We’ve created this guide to help you keep up with the enormous changes both you and your baby will be going through in the months to come. The Pregnancy section will help you understand what’s happening to your body while you're expecting.
Read moreChanges in Moms
Soon after conception, the fertilized egg attaches itself to the mother's uterus, where it begins to develop cell by cell. In the weeks and months that follow, a human being will take shape. And as this miracle unfolds, your body will experience many transformations to support the new life within you.
Read moreSpecial Precautions During Pregnancy
There are a number of things that you'll do better to avoid. Substances like alcohol and nicotine are actually poisons to which your body can become somewhat accustomed. But they will have a worse impact on your baby.
Read morePrenatal Weight Gain & Exercise
Pregnancy is a time of many changes, both physical and emotional. Now, more than ever, the things you do to stay healthy and take care of yourself will play an important role in how you feel.
Read moreNutrition for Mothers-To-Be
From conception to birth, you and your baby have a lot of healthy growing to go through together, so your bodies will need a steady supply of nutrients. Getting the nourishment you and your baby need is simply a matter of making good eating choices.
Read moreBenefits of Prenatal Exercise
Maintaining or even beginning a well-rounded fitness program during pregnancy can help prevent or reduce some of the common discomforts resulting from the changes occurring in your body. For example, if you keep your back and abdominal muscles strong, you'll have better support for your spine, which should result in less back pain.
Read moreLosing Pregnancy Weight
Losing the weight gained during pregnancy is on most new mothers' minds. Breastfeeding gives you a head start since it actually helps you lose weight.
Read moreHospital Checklist
We suggest you go through this checklist before leaving for the hospital on the big day.
Read moreTaking Baby Home
Before taking your newborn home from the hospital, make sure you already have a government-approved infant car seat professionally installed in your car. The car seat should be placed so that the infant is facing backward.
Read moreBaby's New Home Environment
For the first week or so after birth, babies can't regulate their own body temperature to adapt to heat or cold as well as adults can, so it's important not to over- or underdress them.
Read moreHome Safety
Smoke detectors save many lives. There should be at least one on each floor of your home, and more if possible, especially in children's rooms.
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Similac Advance Step 1 with Omega-3 and Omega-6
With Similac Advance enriched with Omega-3 (DHA) and Omega-6 (ARA), you can feel confident that you're providing a formula scientifically designed to support the healthy development of your little one, so you can enjoy the journey of life together.
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