Emme Lukasik

At first glance, Thanksgiving seems tailor-made for pregnant women. There's the abundance of food, not much of it healthful; the call for stretchy waistbands and the after-dinner nap. While pregnancy certainly means standing by as your waistline expands, the old adage that you're now eating for two is just that - old. Now, obstetricians advise women to add only an extra 300 … [Read more...] about Pregnant at Thanksgiving? How to avoid extra weight gain

Pop quiz! Which of these factors does not influence post-baby boob drop? A.) A history of smoking B.) Your age and number of pregnancies C.) Breastfeeding D.) Body mass index and pre-pregnancy bra size Answer: C. Surprised? Even as the duration of breastfeeding increased, a study in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal showed that’s it’s not a likely cause of sagging breasts. It … [Read more...] about Is it true that breastfeeding will ruin your breasts for good? What can I do?

That Halloween spirit Halloween is here, so bring forth the pumpkins and autumn leaves! While kids prepare to don costumes and descend upon our neighborhoods, we're giving special attention to the littlest trick-or-treaters among them. So, you have a newborn or young baby? Don't stay home this Halloween! Sure, your little one can't partake in much of this holiday's … [Read more...] about 9 cute and hilarious baby Halloween costumes

A new study published in the British Medical Journal serves to debunk your doctor’s advice that walking during labor leads to faster outcomes. Through a randomized trial of more than 3,000 first-time mothers, the research team out of the University of Birmingham in England studied the effects of two laboring positions. All of the expectant mothers in the group shared … [Read more...] about The key to a faster birth? Lie on your side during labor

It's a scary thought that no one wants to entertain, but our homes could be a potential wonderland of toxins. Between household cleaners, personal care products, and even myriad plastics, there's a great deal of unwanted chemicals circulating about our living spaces. As you prep for your little one's arrival, add cleaning up around home to your pre-baby to-do list. Here's how … [Read more...] about Clean and simple: 3 ways to purify your home for baby