Pregnancy, Childbirth, Motherhood and your Baby - Ideas, Guides and Inspiration

Hi and welcome - I'm Monica, proud mom of 2 beautiful girls and founder of Conquering Motherhood! We've packed in practical ideas and inspiration for expectant moms and new mothers - written from my experiences and by nursing practitioners. Read more about me. If you're looking for great articles about pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, feeding, baby essentials and much more, then you're in the right place! We're helping expectant moms and new mothers with practical ideas, inspiration and product guides. Written by moms and nursing practitioners, it's great to see you!

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Pregnancy

Can I Use Vicks VapoRub While Pregnant?

Pregnancy is a beautiful journey, but it can also come with its fair share of challenges, including dealing with cold symptoms. Many pregnant women...
Pregnancy

Can You Eat Sour Cream While Pregnant?

During pregnancy, it's normal to have cravings for sour cream or other foods. You might wonder if you can indulge in your favorite treats,...
Product Reviews

10 Best Natural Baby Wipes

There's a lot to juggle (and buy!) when looking after your baby but one of the essential items in every parent's arsenal is baby...
Tips & Guides

Is it Safe to Get Laser Hair Removal While Breastfeeding?

As a new mom, you may deal with many body changes, including excess hair growth, thanks to the hormonal changes brought on by pregnancy...

BABY - PRODUCTS

10 Best Natural Baby Wipes

There's a lot to juggle (and buy!) when looking after your baby but one of the essential items in every parent's arsenal is baby...

Baby Safe Paint for Cribs

If you're thinking of decorating your baby's furniture or bedroom, you'll not only want to make it look lovely but want to make sure...

15 Best Baby Girl Blankets

Baby blankets are one of the most gifted items that are usually given to expecting moms as a blanket for your baby girl can...

Baby Hip Seat Carrier – Guide to the 10 Best

If you've tried traditional baby carriers but suffered with backache or shoulder aches then follow me as I moved to a baby hip seat...

BABY - FEEDING

Enfamil Vs. Similac: Which Formula is Best For Your Baby

Choosing the perfect infant formula is one of the most crucial decisions you'll make as a new parent. There are many different types and...

Why Does My Baby Squirm and Cry While Bottle Feeding? Solutions and Tips for New and Expectant Moms

As a new or expectant mom, you want to give your baby the best care and nourishment possible. Bottle feeding is a great way...

Healthy Breastfeeding Snacks

Breastfeeding is a demanding and rewarding experience that requires proper nutrition to support the nursing mom and the growing baby. Eating healthy snacks throughout...

Mastitis and Common Breastfeeding Ailments

Is it Mastitis, Thrush, or Something Else? Even when everything is going well, breastfeeding is a huge commitment and a lot of work. This means...

BABY - SLEEPING

How to Get a Baby to Sleep in a Crib

If there is one thing babies, especially newborn ones, are great at (aside from being pooping and insanely cute), is sleeping. They can flake out...

How to Stop Breastfeeding a 1 Year Old at Night

Do you have a 1 year old that's constantly waking up at night for one or more feeds? It's so hard, I know. And...

Baby Waking Up Multiple Times A Night: What You Need To Know

Baby Sleeping problems ... where do I start? I don't think there's one single mom in the world that hasn't struggled with their baby's...

8 Month Sleep Regression – Signs and Tips on How to Survive it

The 8 month sleep regression, which often evolves into the 9 or 10 month sleep regression, is all about the massive physiological developmental changes...

Pregnancy

Can I Use Vicks VapoRub While Pregnant?

Pregnancy is a beautiful journey, but it can also come with its fair share of challenges, including dealing with cold symptoms. Many pregnant women...

Can You Eat Sour Cream While Pregnant?

During pregnancy, it's normal to have cravings for sour cream or other foods. You might wonder if you can indulge in your favorite treats,...

Lab and Blood Tests During Pregnancy

As you progress through your pregnancy, there will be a range of routine lab tests that your doctor will recommend you attend to help...

Third Trimester of Pregnancy

What to Expect in the Third Trimester The home stretch! The 3rd trimester is comprised of weeks 27-40 (although some women deliver earlier than 40...

Second Trimester of Pregnancy

Weeks 13-26 make up the second trimester of pregnancy... sometimes called the golden trimester as, by now, the dreaded nausea has hopefully passed and...
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Childbirth

6 Best Contraction Timer Apps for Labor

Congratulations mama on making it to the last term of pregnancy! I bet you can't wait to get baby out now - you are...

10 Of The Quickest Ways To Go Into Labor Tonight

Are you past your due date with still no sign that labor is going to start soon? Are you looking for ways to go...

7 Acupressure Points for Inducing Labor

If you are pregnant and have gone past or approaching your due date, but still no signs of labor, you might be reaching the...

5 Best Labor Pain Simulator Devices

Labor pain can be extremely intense - no news there - and a contraction simulator lets you really know what it feels like to...

How to Give Birth Naturally without Pain (18 Tips from a Mom who did it!)

Hello mom-to-be and congratulations on your pregnancy - so exciting! I bet if you landed on this page you are really hoping for a...
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Postpartum

6 Best Postpartum Compression Shorts

Congratulations mama on having a new baby! I know it's exciting times holding a newborn in your arms finally, but it also means you've...

5 Ways to Overcome Motherhood Imposter Syndrome

Do you remember taking your baby home for the first time? The first unprepared diaper blowout? All those sleepless nights when other babies seemed...

How to Stay on Top of Chores Postpartum

A new baby is life changing.  Welcoming your new baby is likely to be the most significant transition you’ll ever experience.  As you arrive home...

15 Natural Remedies for After Birth Contractions

Feeling cramps after having a baby? This can be normal! After birth contractions are part of the labor and delivery process, and they help...

12 Must-Have Clothes for After Delivery in Hospital

Deciding what clothes to wear after giving birth in hospital might not be an easy task, particularly if you have never given birth before...
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ConqueringMotherhood.com was founded by Monica and is written by moms and nursing professionals to bring you practical ideas and inspiration for expectant moms and new mothers.

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