Although it may be the last thing on your exhausted new-mom mind, at the 6-week postpartum checkup, you’ll probably get...
You’re probably thinking, seriously? There’s a Folic Acid Awareness Week? Yes, yes there is – January 8-14, the first full...
The first time I heard about someone eating her placenta (Mayim Bialik, who played the title character on Blossom and...
January provides that natural nudge to reflect on our health, contemplate our bucket lists, and anticipate big life changes ahead....
After months of trying, I finally saw those two pink lines on my pregnancy test. That rush of excitement, adrenaline,...
Many pet owners treasure the relationships they have with their “fur babies” and look forward to introducing them to their...
This month, during Thanksgiving, many of us find ourselves expressing extra gratitude. We are looking back over a trench we...
Having a new baby comes with all kinds of emotions. New parents can be overcome with joy, wrought with worry,...
I knew something was wrong with me on the day that I looked at my beaming, bouncing six-month-old daughter and...
Having worked for a baby/family magazine in the past, I was no stranger to the world of baby and nursery...
There’s no doubt about it: being a mom is hard, hard work – which is why it’s so important that...
There is nothing quite like the exhaustion of a new parent. I have known exhaustion; 50+ hour workweeks, or graduate...
While there is not a one-size-fits-all approach, many women can benefit from supplementation for preconception and pregnancy. Supplements should definitely...
Babies go through a lot of diapers, for sure. But just how many? According to The Real Diaper Association, one...
Here is the second and final installment on our infant sleep safety series. If you missed part one, check it...
As an educator, navigating the path of discussion regarding newborns and safe infant sleep with first-time expectant parents can be...
The body goes through a ton of changes during pregnancy, and the skin is no different. The skin is an...
Pregnancy brings endless changes – new symptoms and feelings crop up, physical side effects abound, and it can be overwhelming,...
Everyone knows you need protein during pregnancy (and always) as part of a healthy, balanced diet, but what does it...
I would like to talk about the “fourth trimester,” or the first 12 weeks of a newborn’s life. This is a...
Breastfeeding is normal and natural. We are meant to feed our babies in this way. However, this does not mean...
