Posts tagged: Pregnancy

When Jamie and Fillip Hord from Horderly reached out to us announcing the news of their first baby and wanting to use Monica + Andy marketplace items in their nursery, you can imagine how excited we were. We totally geek out about a well decorated and well organized nursery (it's fun to enjoy it while it lasts 😅). With the big launch of our cribs, nursery decor, changing tables, and nursing chairs, we agreed to help them turn their guest bedroom into their dream nursery.  We sat down with Jamie Hord,...

So… you're expecting. Congratulations! A baby on the way leaves you feeling so much love, excitement and joy. It also leaves you with a million questions and maybe even some worry. Not to fear: You aren't the only one. It's totally normal to wonder what the delivery room is going to be like. Especially if you're a first-timer!

You're almost there! You're almost at the finish line. So, as you approach your third trimester, the final lap, what are a few things you can do to do to feel at peace, and ready to be a new mama?

It's never too early in your pregnancy to start thinking about what you might need to pack in your hospital bag. But with all the excitement and hustle and bustle around pregnancy, where do you even start?

There is nothing more important for our mental health than making sure to take some time for ourselves whenever we can squeeze it in. But with a newborn on the way, "you time" is about to look a little bit different. 

Can’t wait to tell everyone the big news? We’ve got 9 fun and festive Christmas pregnancy announcement ideas for you to try.

We had one of our favorite Health and Nutrition coaches, Karina Heinrich, join us for our Summer Baby Shower Event. Why? Because she helped to create a menu full of what she calls, “Happy Foods” for pregnancy! Karina shared her favorite mood-boosting foods that are proven to help reduce anxiety and increase calm, brain health and our overall moods - especially during the hormonal ups and downs of pregnancy and post-pregnancy. These are important and easy foods that have great sources of vitamin D, folate, B-12 and fiber. These nutrient-dense...

We hosted our first baby shower at the Monica + Andy Guideshop in Lincoln Park in July. Trust us when we say… it was magical! Expecting moms from across the Chicago area were invited for a special day of celebration, sharing stories, enjoying delicious food and shopping for their babies on the way. The shower theme was ‘Baby on Board.’ It was a playful nod to our Summer Collection which is full of limited-edition nautical prints. Want to plan your own nautical-themed baby shower? Here are six splashy ideas to...

Wondering to have a baby shower? Monica + Andy has the answers to all your baby shower questions from preparation to creating a gift registry.

We have 7 gift ideas for pregnant women that are sure to delight any soon-to-be mom. Keep reading to learn more!