Pregnancy Pain Relief
The changing pregnant body may be one of Mother Nature’s more astonishing feats, but nothing grounds us like the aches and pains that tag along for the journey. Luckily, expectant mothers can address most pregnancy pain gently, safely and effectively. Why
Seven Priceless Tips for NICU Parents
Parents do many things to prepare for the arrival of a new baby - decorating the nursery, buying a car seat and stroller, selecting a name and so much more. No matter how much preparation you do, the unexpected can
Building a Village for Mom and Baby
Caring for a newborn baby can be a surprisingly isolating and exhausting experience, particularly for first-time moms. During pregnancy, women are showered with attention and, when the baby is born, there’s often a steady flow of visitors. Then the excitement
Eat, Pray and Bring a Change of Clothes
I love to travel. Before becoming a proud parent of three darling cherubs everyone said to me, “Enjoy traveling now because once you have kids you won’t be able to do it anymore.” Well, I proved all the naysayers wrong
Lilly’s Story & Local Teen Parent Resources
Lilly K. knows only too well the ups and downs of being a pregnant homeless teen. Today she is in a safe place, studying to be an EMT, with a healthy toddler at her side, but it was only a
The Big Latch On Event: Protect, Promote and Support Breastfeeding
If you find yourself at Esther Short Park on the morning of Saturday, August 4, you may come across an unusually large group of mothers and babies doing what many babies love more than anything: breastfeeding. They will be part
A Dozen Fascinating Facts about Motherhood
Mothers, a tireless beacon of love and support, were given the second Sunday in May as a special day of recognition by Congress in 1914. Since then, we have celebrated mothers for their strength, persistence and unconditional love. Families have
Planning a Pregnancy? Here’s What to Eat
If you’re dreaming of adding a little bundle to your life, one of the best things you can do before becoming pregnant is to improve your own wellness. The health of a woman prior to pregnancy often predicts how healthy
What No One Tells You About Childbirth
Now that you're pregnant, you're dutifully attending your childbirth education classes and reading everything you can get your hands on about the stages of labor and birth. But classes and books tend to give you the big picture, not the
Seven Things Every Baby Needs to Thrive
From the moment our babies are conceived, parents are bombarded with messages about buying their wholeness. But the wellbeing of children has little to do with purchasing the newest bouncy seat on the market or dressing them in adorable outfits