I am often asked about the usefulness of perineal massage for expectant mothers. To be completely honest, I haven’t heard much feedback about it either way. I decided to investigate the question a bit more and see if there was any hard data on it. What Is Perineal Massage? Let’s start at the very beginning […]
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This Is How to Find a Toddler Playgroup
When you are a new mother especially if this is your first baby you can feel overwhelmed by everything and have little time to figure out how to find playgroups for your baby especially if your friends do not have babies or toddlers close to your child’s age. Finding Playgroups in Your Area There are […]
Everything You Should Do to Prep Your Child for Daycare
Learn all about how to best prep your child(ren) for daycare!
This Is How to Soothe a Crying Baby
As you care for your newborn, you begin to recognize what their cries mean. You develop a sense for when the baby is sleepy, hungry, gassy, sick or in need of a new diaper. But sometimes you can’t console them, no matter how much you try.
This Is How to Apply Naegele’s Rule to Predict a Due Date
Yesterday, we had a woman in class who was one day past her due date. She had a look of defeat on her face and was completely unsettled by the situation. She explained that her first baby was two weeks early so she had expected the same would be true the second time around. There […]
This Is What to Expect for the First Few Weeks of Breastfeeding
One thing will dawn on you after you deliver your baby. (Dawn may not be the right word. Hit you out of nowhere may be a better phrase.): How do I feed this precious thing? You aren’t alone. Our culture is very focused on the birth of a new baby: Where are you delivering? Epidural or nah? are […]
Getting around New York City with Young Children
I love exploring the city with my children, but I have to admit that for the first couple months after my first child was born I basically didn’t leave the neighborhood. Navigating public transportation with a child can be stressful and traveling in a taxi
7 Gender-Neutral Alternatives to a Gender Reveal Party
While gender reveal parties are a staple of many pregnancy journeys, you may be looking for a new alternative to an old tradition. Though these parties only recently sprung up in popularity, they tend to uphold outdated gender roles. Pink and blue are lovely shades — but many people become wrapped up in assigning traits, personalities, and even colors to babies based on their sex. Gender is more about personal expression, making the name ironically inaccurate from the start.