Dealing with the menopause transition is hard enough when you’re busy mom and hot flashes can (and do!) come out of nowhere, but when you add in mounting sleep deprivation thanks to those same hot flashes keeping you awake all night (every night), it only makes daily life even more difficult the longer it goes […] Continue Reading The post A Cooling Bed For Hot Flashes? Yes, Please! (My Best Recommendations) first appeared on Evidence-based mommy.| Evidence-based mommy
Here’s the thing about pregnancy no one warns you about: your uterus isn’t the only thing on fire. Somewhere between the second trimester and my third bowl of mac and cheese, I realized I was basically a human dragon, and not in the cool way. I’m talking heartburn so fierce it made me swear off […] Continue Reading The post Pregnancy Heartburn Hacks: Natural Alternatives to Tums During Pregnancy first appeared on Evidence-based mommy.| Evidence-based mommy
When it comes to hormonal fluctuations as a mom, I’ve experienced all of them at some point in my life: pregnancy, postpartum, and eventually, perimenopause and menopause. It’s been a roller coaster (of the most annoying kind, as far as I’m concerned), with one of the worst parts being the effect it’s had on my […] Continue Reading The post Eight Sleep Review For Hormonal Moms: Improve Your Rest (And Sanity) first appeared on Evidence-based mommy.| Evidence-based mommy
As women, we’re no strangers to hormonal changes, but unfortunately for us, sleep is one of the very first things to suffer when our hormones shift… and it’s one of the hardest to actually get back on track. Fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone, especially, can wreak havoc on our rest at any point during our […] Continue Reading The post Tips For Better Sleep With Hormone Changes first appeared on Evidence-based mommy.| Evidence-based mommy
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Pregnancy cravings are no joke. One week it’s tacos, the next it’s orange juice, and sometimes it’s both in the same sitting (don’t ask me how I know). The problem? Every craving seemed to come with a side of acid reflux or fire-breathing heartburn. By my second trimester, I’d basically become a walking reflux machine. […] Continue Reading The post Worst Foods for Acid Reflux During Pregnancy (& Natural Remedies That Work) first appeared on Evidence-based mommy.| Evidence-based mommy
As a busy mom, I try to lead a non-toxic lifestyle. After reading the Salt, Sugar, Fat book by Michael Moss, I realized that I needed to be more proactive about what products I use or consume. I can’t just accept all the things a doctor prescribes as the ideal solution or load up the […] Continue Reading The post Best natural reflux treatments for busy moms first appeared on Evidence-based mommy.| Evidence-based mommy
Pregnancy causes so many…we will call them blessings. These blessings relate to all of the hormonal changes and physiological factors associated with the process of growing a human inside of you. Anyone who's ever been pregnant knows how frustrating morning sickness is, especially since it doesn't just strike you in the morning. That new bundle| The evidence-based mommy
Many women live with the daily challenges of having overly large breasts. Due to them, they face back pain, poor posture, difficulty exercising, and even self-consciousness about appearance. While supportive bras and lifestyle changes can help temporarily, they often don’t address the root of the problem. That’s where breast reduction surgery comes in. For some| Evidence-based mommy
Taking care of a home and family can feel hard, especially when you are also trying to handle money. Many moms feel stressed when bills pile up or when there are surprise costs. It can seem like there is never enough time to look at all the numbers or track where the cash goes. If […] Continue Reading The post 5 Budgeting Tricks Every Busy Mom Should Know first appeared on Evidence-based mommy.| Evidence-based mommy
Whether you are pregnant and planning to co sleep with your baby, or your baby has arrived and you’re finding yourself co sleeping because that’s the only way you get any rest, you’re not alone. Many parents opt for a family bed. Whether or not they admit it, many parents co sleep with baby. In […] Continue Reading The post Best Mattresses For Bed Sharing With Baby In 2025 first appeared on Evidence-based mommy.| Evidence-based mommy
