After I saw the first ultrasound of my son taken when he was the size of a small dot at 10 weeks, my husband and I began affectionately referring to him as “Peanut.” Although we never actually planned to name him after a groundnut, we didn’t realize we were actually trendsetters. It wasn’t until this past July—when General Hospital actor Ingo Rademacher christened his firstborn … [Read more...] about Baby names experts share specific advice
Cloth diapers or disposables? Here’s how to choose
If green is the new black, baby diapers are anything but stylish. It turns out that all diapering choices — cloth, disposable, and hybrid — come with potential problems for Mother Earth. Because no method is absolutely environ- mentally friendly, the quandary persists: Wash or toss? Unfortunately, science hasn’t yet settled the debate. Until recently, studies on the … [Read more...] about Cloth diapers or disposables? Here’s how to choose
Good reasons to consider a VBAC
How About a Do-over? I could barely sleep during the last weeks of my second pregnancy. But this time, I had something new to worry about as I lay awake—shaking up my two-year-old son’s little world with a needy sibling. But my first child was, ultimately, why I decided to attempt a vaginal birth after Cesarean, or VBAC. I knew the physical limitations of recovering from … [Read more...] about Good reasons to consider a VBAC
Prepare a will now to protect your baby for a lifetime
Wills, guardianship, and life insurance — important details you should take care of when baby’s born When you’re expecting a baby, there’s so much to do! Shopping, choosing a name, preparing a will, and taking childbirth preparation classes are just a few of the things that will keep you busy. No wonder the nine months go by so fast! Did you catch the part about … [Read more...] about Prepare a will now to protect your baby for a lifetime
How to prepare for your first baby’s birth
Here comes baby! Consider this your indispensable guide to prepping yourself in those final days before the birth. Here's what to check off your to-do list: Learning to breathe Maybe just as important as the techniques they teach you in birthing class are the friends you meet. Lamaze class is a great place to connect with other couples with babies the same age. At my class, … [Read more...] about How to prepare for your first baby’s birth