Mindful Eating During Pregnancy
What should pregnant women eat? And what shouldn't they eat? Two local women give their perspective.
No Longer a Secret: Confronting Postpartum Mood Disorder
Any time parents feel overwhelmed to the point they are unable to care for themselves or their child, it’s time to ask for help.
Renaissance Dad: The Real Caesarean
My wife and I had our first (and only) daughter via "Caesarean" (from the ancient Latin words Caes meaning "be ready to sell your house" and Arean meaning "to slice open like a haggis"). Understand, we didn't plan it that way. We rushed off
Renaissance Dad: Miracles Happen
I know I’m the guy that’s usually good for a few laughs (I hope!), but this month’s topic is one I take very seriously, and very personally. My wife and I spent ten years trying to have our daughter. Ten
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
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
Herbal Remedies in Pregnancy
From heartburn to muscle soreness to insomnia, the laundry list of uncomfortable or even painful symptoms of pregnancy is long. Our little bundles of joy are no doubt worth the discomforts, but relief from many of these irritations is often