Early in my pregnancy, my husband and I decided that since our baby boy would have David’s last name, he should have an Italian first name, to keep my family’s heritage alive. Incredibly, the two of us were instantly in agreement about the perfect name. “Giovanni,” nodded my husband. “That’s it. That’s our boy.” It was sweet harmony… until we told my family. “Oh no!” … [Read more...] about The name wars: How to pick a baby name without the battle
Why you shouldn’t feel guilty about napping while pregnant
During her third trimester of pregnancy,Vivian Malauulu, of Long Beach, CA, craved sleep even more than chocolate. As a high school theater director, she frequently dozed during rehearsals in the comfortable darkness of the auditorium. When she awoke, she would yell, “Take it from the top!” so none of her students knew her secret. According to the 2007 Sleep in America Poll … [Read more...] about Why you shouldn’t feel guilty about napping while pregnant
The doc is in: Your pregnancy questions answered!
Pregnancy Magazine's obstetrician, Dr. Stephen Weiss, answers your pressing prenatal questions. Today, he's talking about pregnancy-safe skincare. If you missed our first installment with Dr. Weiss, you can check out his first trimester Q&A here. Safe skincare Q: I recently read that salicylic acid isn’t safe during pregnancy, but I’ve been using 0.5-percent products … [Read more...] about The doc is in: Your pregnancy questions answered!
Is it postpartum depression or the baby blues?
Just two days after bringing my glowing baby girl home from the hospital, postpartum depression (PPD) hit me like a tornado. It sucked me into a dizzying blur of insomnia, unrelenting anxiety, and inexplicable crying. Must be the “baby blues,” I told myself… until months later, shaking in extreme exhaustion, I was rushed to the psychiatrist’s office. That wasn’t how I planned … [Read more...] about Is it postpartum depression or the baby blues?
Simple tips for a more peaceful nursery
Creating harmony in baby's room Newborns can benefit from balance in their lives, and with a nursery designed according to the Chinese art of feng shui, “the child will be at peace and naturally sleep well,” says Valerie Bogdan, a feng shui consultant in Long Branch, NJ. Feng shui is deeply rooted in nature and simplicity. Bogdan recommends organic bedding, natural-fiber … [Read more...] about Simple tips for a more peaceful nursery