Health + Safety

Before 2014, I knew little about breast cancer.  Though most people I knew had someone in their life touched by breast cancer, my awareness of the disease did not go far beyond the pink ribbons or the occasional dollar donated in the checkout...

Just two weeks ago, I was a completely different person.  I can always tell when the "change" is about to happen.  Warning signs such as my back hurting, my boobs feeling heavy and tender and being super tired.  No, I...

When I was pregnant, everyone asked me if I was planning on breastfeeding. Sure, I thought I'd give it a try. But if it didn't work out, I was ok with throwing in the towel, too. Friends had warned...

I have struggled with anxiety for practically my entire life. I remember being in elementary school, sitting at my desk, and worrying. As I grew older, there were times in my life when my anxiety was almost crippling.  A horrible relationship...

The number one goal of parents is to keep their babies safe, but sometimes doing so isn't quite as obvious as you'd imagine. From baby proofing your home to educating yourself on car seat and water safety, it can be...

I’ve always been a healthy person, I’ve always been athletic, and I’ve always eaten pretty well. When I got pregnant with my daughter in 2009, all of that was suddenly just not good enough. I knew that I needed to...

It's summer time!  What does that mean? Sunglasses, flip-flops, sunscreen and POOL TIME! Wait a second...pool time with a child is not much fun because my child does not know how to swim. It's restricting. It's stressful. Not to worry...

The funny thing about saying “I do” is that you don’t know exactly what that promise entails. What will life bring your way? What struggles will you be up against? Will you be fighting a battle together, or will...

This is a sponsored post by OU Medical Center. Oklahoma City Moms Blog stands behind all content provided by our partners.  It’s mid-summer, children are getting restless and you just want to keep them active and entertained. For many moms, the...

*Disclaimer: OKCMB been asked to share our thoughts on Kura Nutrition in this sponsored post.  All opinions are 100% our own and we stand behind all products we endorse.  Today was one of those sub-par parenting days.  You know the kind - breakfast was a bowl of cold, surgery...

Last summer, I approached the swimming pool season with optimism. The pool can be tedious for the mothers of young children, as it frequently involves pacing around the shallow water, hovering over the littles. But, a year ago, I...

People talk about postpartum depression, and spouses and family members are taught to keep a watchful eye over the new mom following childbirth. But, what about during pregnancy? A certain amount of worry during pregnancy is normal, but there comes a...