Best Advice for Expecting Moms

To all expectant mamas (whether it is your first or 10+),

With baby three on the way I figured I’d share my NUMBER ONE tip for expecting moms. You see so many tips, tricks, do this, don’t do that, and confused first timers in Facebook Community groups that I’m here to ease your mind.

While there is a lot to ‘learn’ try not to stress. Honestly, even with my second I had to Google a million things as I’m sure I’ll do it again with the third. It’s natural to not know everything, but we are so lucky to have a lot of information at our fingertips.

Okay so ready for the life changing advice?

Do what YOU feel is best for your family, your mental health as mama, your lifestyle, and your children.

Yep, that is it! Super simple! I mean you have to take this within reason… like I’m assuming you are going to know don’t let your kid sleep in water or something off the wall. However, there is so much arguing over topics like Breastfeeding versus Formula Feeding, Purees versus Baby Lead Weaning, Sleep in a Bassinet versus Sleep in the Crib, Sleep Train versus Don’t Sleep Train, Circumcise versus Don’t Circumcise, etc.. So much so, I see new moms spinning out of control trying to figure out what is best.

The short answer is, there is no one size fits all. Everyone has a different family and different family dynamic and that’s okay!

Maybe you aren’t able to breastfeed and formula is your only option. Maybe you have to work rigorous hours and need baby on a strict schedule. Maybe the stress and anxiety of Baby Lead Weaning doesn’t work for you, but you choose to make your own purees. TUNE OUT THE NOISE!

I know it isn’t revolutionary advice, but it needs to be said. I can’t believe the disrespect one mom would give another over half the topics you see being mom-shamed. Well, actually I can this day and age with how everyone speaks to each other, but I wanted to let you know as long as you love your baby and are trying your best… THAT IS ALL THAT MATTERS!

Oh my second piece of advice, is that you will receive a lot of advice, unsolicited opinions, and everything in between. Take what works and leave the rest, including this advice. 😜

Said with love,

XOXO Ashley

2x Breastfeeding Mom

1x Puree Food 1x Baby Lead Weaning

1x Not Sleep Trained 1x Sleep Trained

And the list goes on…