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S01 E22 – Pregnancy Acne (And What to Do About It)

Acne Root Causes, Hormones, Motherhood, Podcast

Thanks to shifting hormones, some women find pregnancy acne pops up as one of the first signs they’re expecting.

Image of Katie pregnant in nature - show casing acne and fertility.

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Acne Root Causes, Hormones, Lifestyle, Motherhood

For many women, chronic acne and trying for a baby end up on the same timeline. Can you do both? Here’s how acne and fertility are connected.

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Life After Loss: Healing, Pregnancy & Baby

Lifestyle, Motherhood

After two late pregnancy losses, I share my story of healing and subsequent pregnancy that resulted in our double rainbow baby.

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Hormones, Lifestyle, Motherhood

Thanks to shifting hormones, some women find pregnancy acne pops up as one of the first signs they’re expecting.

Woman with pregnant belly wearing pink tank top and blue shorts deciding when to announce pregnancy.

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Why Women Shouldn’t Feel Pressured on When to Announce Their Pregnancy

Lifestyle, Motherhood

Society say you should wait until after 12 weeks to announce your pregnancy. Why? Because if a miscarriage does occur it’s most likely to happen before then.

Healthy school safe snacks displayed on a blue tin dish.

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6 Healthy School Safe Snacks (That Your Kids Will Actually Eat)

Lifestyle, Motherhood, Recipes, Side Dishes

The food we feed our children is vital to their development. Both their bodies and minds are rapidly developing. When we focus on real food, we are giving our kids the best foundation for growing and learning.

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I Had Another Miscarriage.

Lifestyle, Motherhood

It happened again. I had a second miscarriage just six months after my last. The first was at 19 weeks and, now, this one at 13 weeks. I share my story and why talking about miscarriage is so important.

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7 Lessons I’ve Learned After a Miscarriage

Lifestyle, Motherhood

Today marks exactly six months since my worst fear came true. Over these last months, I learned many lessons. The following seven are the most important ones for me.

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I Had a Miscarriage at 19 Weeks.

Lifestyle, Motherhood

I never thought it would happen to me but then it did. I found out I had a second-trimester miscarriage at almost five months into my pregnancy.

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8 Foods That Should Never Be In Your Kid’s Lunch Box (+ 14 Healthy Alternatives)

Lifestyle, Motherhood

You may not realize that you’re sending your kids off to school with a lunchbox filled with high fructose corn syrup, refined sugar, artificial ingredients, and genetically modified foods. These common ingredients can cause hyperactivity, an inability to concentrate, sluggishness, and a lowered immune system.