Why is it that so much information, or misinformation, about a woman’s postpartum body seems designed to make her feel inadequate, helpless, and generally insecure? It’s as if all the “facts” are turn...
Weight gain and pregnancy go hand in hand. It’s a seemingly simplistic, definitely inevitable fact of pregnancy. Yet there could be more to it than that. What’s enough? Too much? And does it really even matter?
Although it is often thought to be dangerous, inadvisable, and even taboo to some, eating during labor is beneficial for both the mom and baby. With research showing decreased labor and delivery times...
Pregnancy can be like going on a trip to an exotic location. There are lots of new experiences to be had and plenty of terminology that a woman might not understand, nor has she ever had the need to u...
One of the scariest things about caring for a baby is his/her inability to communicate what’s wrong. Even with the ability to speak, they may not be able to accurately express what they are feeling. I...
You have been released from captivity--I mean the hospital, and you're homeward bound to take care of your new little charge. Life is now in total upheaval. The simplest of daily tasks requi...
It truly seems like this should require a variety of professionals and/or some of the world’s most brilliant minds working together in a team. The miracle of childbirth is clearly exactly that, a mira...
You made it through the first trimester. The woes of early pregnancy have started to subside. You’re sailing through your second trimester, looking and feeling great, with the final weeks of your preg...
It’s inevitable. Your home is a complete and total disaster…and the phone rings with someone on the other end who would like to stop by for a visit. Not only that, they will be at your house in...
Naming your infant is a huge deal. Whatever name you pick is, most likely, going to follow your child throughout their entire life. According to some studies, it even has the potential to dictate how ...
Pregnancy is filled with enjoyment in the days leading up to your little one’s arrival. Oh yeah, and in between, you spend a lot of time uncomfortable, nauseous, and tired. Now that we’re being honest...