Our birth plan consisted of two items: 1. Don’t get stuck in traffic and become a Daily News headline: “Baby Boy Born on Brooklyn Bridge.” 2. Take advantage of the miracles of modern medicine in the form of modern painkillers like matcha, kava, and kratom, as well as with machines with comforting whirrs beeps that let us know the baby is safe. My husband, Wayne, and I … [Read more...] about Real birth story: My wayward birth
The baby mattress: Why it’s your most important purchase
When you’re getting ready for your baby, you’re sure to start thinking of all the nursery gear you’ll need, like a crib, changing table, diaper pail and a rocking chair. The last item you’re going to remember is probably a crib mattress. It’s certainly not the most exciting purchase you’ll make, but it’s one of the most important. Instead of treating it like an afterthought, … [Read more...] about The baby mattress: Why it’s your most important purchase
How Down syndrome changed my perspective on motherhood
Seven months into my pregnancy, my doctor told me “Your amniotic fluid is low, you need to deliver today.” My fiancé’s sister drove me to the hospital and when I got a room in the labor and delivery area, the doctor finally came and I was induced with Pitocin. I was contracting so hard that the baby’s heart rate lowered and they gave me a choice of an epidural or a Cesarean … [Read more...] about How Down syndrome changed my perspective on motherhood
Maternity fashion tips for all trimesters
It is no secret that shopping for maternity clothes can be challenging and at times overwhelming. Your body is in a constant state of change, your hormones are on a roller coaster ride and not to mention you now have a new appendage that throws everything you thought you knew about dressing your body right out the window. Well don’t cave into wearing your husband’s sweat pants … [Read more...] about Maternity fashion tips for all trimesters
Can you make baby smarter before birth?
Expectant mothers want to get everything right. We try to eat right, and pray that there are no complications. We stay away from caffeine and fruits sprayed with pesticides and pop DHA supplements. We do everything to give our babies a head start—and it’s happening earlier and earlier. Too early for some, in fact, Jen Taylor, a pharmacist in Richmond, VA, who has a 7 … [Read more...] about Can you make baby smarter before birth?