Noa's Birth Story
Friday August 31, 2012
Today, my baby is four. Our family tradition is to tell you your birth story before your birthday, so I started whispering things to her for the past 44+ hours. ... Read More
Baby Showers on a Budget
Thursday August 30, 2012
I love a good party. The friends, the laughter, just spending time together is what really makes it special. Sometimes I think that we get too caught up in the ... Read More
Which position is best for labor?
Wednesday August 29, 2012
Labor is hard work, I'm sure you've heard that before. But, it's the truth. Though there is a secret I'll share for staying comfortable, labor positions are key ... Read More
National Rally for Change on Labor Day
Tuesday August 28, 2012
If you haven't heard, this coming Monday is Labor Day in the United States, this year, from 10 a.m.-Noon in over 100 cities across the US, there will be a ... Read More
AAP Discusses Newborn Circumcision
Monday August 27, 2012
Today the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) officially unveiled their new statement on circumcision of the newborn male. Since 1999 they have backed away from routine circumcision, and as a ... Read More
Salon Services While Pregnant
Sunday August 26, 2012
Let's face it, when we hear about pregnancy the first thing we think about as moms is not the pregnancy glow that the myths often talk about. While many ... Read More
Packing a Hospital Bag
Saturday August 25, 2012
One of the most favored tasks of the end of pregnancy is packing a bag for the hospital. Though what you put in the bag can also be a ... Read More
Overzealous Dads in Pregnancy
Thursday August 23, 2012
Normally you hear about women who are obsessed with pregnancy. The truth is, sometimes the men are just as bad as the women. A dad who suffers from being overzealous ... Read More
Are you a pregnancy slacker?
Monday August 20, 2012
Pregnancy has become a competitive sport these days. You're expected to follow your baby's growth week by week via pregnancy calendar, schedule hospital tours in the first trimester and interview ... Read More
Fitness Friday: Side Stretch Twist in Pregnancy
Friday August 17, 2012
After sitting in a chair all day, this is one exercise I could really use - the side stretch twist. This gentle stretch can feel very powerful. It's easy to ... Read More
PTSD from Giving Birth
Thursday August 16, 2012
A recent study talked about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after giving birth. There was a tiny statement in the document that led a media frenzy that claimed that unmedicated births ... Read More
Facebook Let's You Announce Pregnancy
Wednesday August 15, 2012
If you're not one of the Facebook Timeline hold outs, you are now able to announce your pregnancy as a change in relationships. You simply go to the Add a ... Read More
Making a Placenta Print
Monday August 13, 2012
Placenta prints are using your placenta to make a picture. Lots of moms and dads are choosing to try this art project after their baby is born. It can be ... Read More
Cesarean Born Babies Have Lower IQs?
Friday August 10, 2012
Okay, have you seen these headlines? I have. It's coming from a very small study of mice and being extrapolated to humans. The actual title of the article ... Read More
Side Stretch in Pregnancy
Friday August 10, 2012
The side stretch can be very helpful in pregnancy. One thing I noticed that it really helped with was a feeling of having more room in my chest and sides. ... Read More
Baby Fever
Thursday August 9, 2012
Baby fever is real. I don't think that this is news to the men and women who have experienced it. It's the gut wrenching feeling that is so ... Read More
Families Behaving Badly to Pregnancy Announcements
Monday August 6, 2012
Let's face it, our families often don't react how we expect or want them to react to anything. And yet, when you're pregnant, you expect everyone to be as happy ... Read More
Breastfeeding and Pregnancy Loss
Sunday August 5, 2012
The process of producing breast milk happens as a natural extension of pregnancy. Your body is not aware of whether or not your baby has died and continues the process ... Read More
Breastfeeding Products
Saturday August 4, 2012
While it's World Breastfeeding Week you may wonder about all of the products available that are sold to breastfeeding mothers, there are a ton. Here are some of the ... Read More
Calf Stretch
Friday August 3, 2012
I'd read about women having leg cramps and I didn't have a single charlie horse until my fourth baby. I was actually at a conference and sharing the room ... Read More
Breastfeeding a Preemie
Friday August 3, 2012
Breastfeeding is the biological norm for feeding babies. When your baby is born early, you may wonder if you can breastfeed or you may encounter issues with breastfeeding, particularly if ... Read More
Breastfeeding, Drugs and Medications
Thursday August 2, 2012
One of the many questions that mothers have about breastfeeding is whether or not certain medications or drugs can effect her ability to make breast milk, the quality of the ... Read More
World Breastfeeding Week
Wednesday August 1, 2012
August 1-7 every year marks World Breastfeeding Week. This is a time to celebrate breastfeeding, talk about the joys and challenges, thank those who have helped us succeed and ... Read More