I’m sure that I am not alone when I say that I have been thinking about the horrific shooting in Colorado a lot these past few days. I have been thinking about how life can change in an instant. How quickly joy and excitement can turn into fear, horror and sadness. But mostly, I have […]
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!
How Fear Affects Labor and What You Can Do About It
First and foremost, it is important to help build the mother’s confidence in her body and ability to birth. A woman’s confidence is enhanced or hindered by those around her.
Green Parenting: Safe Bug Repellent
I’m sure you’ve heard that DEET is no good for your little ones under three. But have you also heard you shouldn’t use something that is found in natural bug sprays too?
What is a babymoon?
A babymoon is a much needed rest and rejuvenation before we enter into the first few weeks of diaper duty and sleepless nights.
Making the Transition into Motherhood
I was unaware that becoming a mother would also impact my other roles as a friend, psychologist, wife, sister and daughter.
Green Parenting: How Parents Can Protect Kids From Everyday Pesticides
Pesticides are substances or mixture of substances intended for preventing, destroying, repelling or treating any pest. Pesticides are used to control things that are considered to be harmful (think ants, wasps, bees, weeds, mosquitoes, fleas, worms and rodents). Some common pesticides are crop sprays farmers use, ant/wasp/bee/weed/mouse killer sprays or powders, fumigation for fleas and […]
Dealing with Secondary Infertility
As a rule in my practice—I hate the word “infertility”—but according to Resolve.org, secondary infertility is defined as the “inability to become pregnant, or to carry a pregnancy to term, following the birth of one or more biological children.”
Beware of Hidden Added Sugars in Cereals
Some of the most popular children’s cereals out there have more sugar in them (serving to serving) than a Twinkie! Yikes!