How do I care for my baby’s mouth and teeth? One of the most important things I emphasize when I do a newborn visit is baby mouth care, along with feeding, nutrition, development, sleep. etc. Dental caries (decay and cavities) and other oral health diseases cause not only oral diseases, but also systemic maladies. Children […]
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!
Pregnancy and Dentistry
As a founding member of the American Academy of Oral Systemic Health, my focus as a dentist is to treat the mouth as the entryway to the entire body and stress the importance that a healthy body starts with a healthy mouth. For years the mouth has not really been considered part of the systemic […]
Using the Birth Ball in Labor
Among the many pain management tools one can use for labor, the birth ball is definitely a must have! The ball is extremely versatile, inexpensive and effective! Benefits of the Ball Most women instinctively start to sway or rock when seated or leaning against the ball. This movement helps create a natural rhythm which encourages […]
Women, Fertility and a Healthy Pregnancy: Teleclass Re-cap
For those of you who missed this wonderful teleclass, presented by Aimee Raupp, acupuncturist, author and women’s health advocate, here is a link to the taped class. Did you know that Chinese Medicine refers to the female reproductive system as the richest place on earth? It’s the foundation for life itself, but are you caring for it […]
Mother’s Day Traditions
Mother’s Day. The name says it all: “Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring mothers and motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world.” Although each country has its own traditions, here at Mommybites the Belgian Mother’s Day tradition is one of […]
Lean In Or Lean Out? Teleclass Re-Cap
For those of you who missed this wonderful teleclass, presented by Adelaide Lancaster, here is a link to the taped class and discussion on Lean in Or Lean Out: A Discussion on Sheryl Sandberg’s Controversial book, “Lean In”. Whether you work out of the home full or part-time or are at stay a home mom working […]
Getting Your Pet Ready for Baby
Hello Moms! My name is Jenn Fadal, aka The Pack Mom, and my family includes: my husband, Cristan, my boisterous toddler, Sebastian, and my two canine boys Abe and Chico. Like you, my life is hectic. I thought that I was busy with just two dogs and a husband. Oh, how little I knew. Before […]
Mommybites Online
A few of you have asked how and why Mommybites decided to start online parenting classes. Below is a clip from an article about our online classes featured on Macaroni Kids that explains: For Mommybites co-founders, Laura Deutsch and Heather Ouida, it all started with a few simple questions: Is there a way for all […]