Please enjoy this list of 10 healthful hints for pregnancy, labor and postpartum. Much of this information is gathered from friends, students, hands-on experience, mentors and teachers. I strongly believe in learning from others, so please feel free to pass this along to all your friends! Olive oil on baby’s bottom prevents the meconium from […]
Category: Prenatal
You’re expecting a baby. Congratulations! Here you will find all sorts of great and useful information on all the exciting and sometimes overwhelming things that will help you prepare for your baby.Find articles, videos and events on how to stay healthy during your pregnancy, choosing the right birth for you, decorating your nursery, must have baby gear, sex during pregnancy, how to better plan financially for the future, and more!
This Is How to Deal With Leg Cramps during Pregnancy
Just when you’ve managed your active pregnancy bladder and embraced the frequent bathroom visits – leg cramps begin to set in! Here are some tips to keep the blood circulating and to help reduce leg cramping:
These Are the Benefits of a Doula
I was recently at a small social gathering where I was introduced to some new people. As is common practice, most people talked about work and what they did for a living. Several of my friends’ husbands are lawyers, so we had a lot of those and other professionals. My husband, a social worker, and […]
This Is How to Lose Weight after Having a Baby
One of the most challenging issues that comes up while expecting is navigating our baby weight gain. In the past we may have struggled with our weight, or have religiously been able to maintain our
Fun Things to Do in NYC While Pregnant
Going on a vacation while pregnant can feel boring. There’s so much you can’t eat, drink, or try out because it’s bad for the baby. But as people become more comfortable traveling and more things open up, a trip to New York City can end up being the perfect vacation for expecting mothers. Whether it’s your […]
How to Create a Healthy, Non-Toxic Nursery
So you just found out that you are going to be a parent or a grandparent. Congratulations! Now starts the fun of readying the nursery for the new arrival. It’s hard to choose from the dizzying array of products you find, as you weigh price, functionality, space considerations, and need. But what about health? Is that even something you need to factor in as you make your decisions? Learn how to select safe, non-toxic products for your nursery and baby and which products to prioritize.
6 Things I Wish I Had Known Before Giving Birth
I once did an interview with a mother of twins, who baffled me. She had given birth to twins naturally, without pain relief, and was hesitant about using the term “painful” when talking about the process. She was in labor for less than three hours, and she walked out of the delivery room with her babies.
When and How Should I Tell My Family I’m Pregnant?
A Mommybites reader asked: When and how should I tell my family I’m pregnant? Congrats on expecting! Whether you have been trying to get pregnant for a while, or if it happened spontaneously, it’s still a bit of a shock to find out we are expecting! After we take in that we are actually pregnant […]