Easing common concerns of new moms Pregnancy is a time filled with excitement and changes but for many new moms, the journey can be overwhelming. I see many new expecting mothers in my office who, naturally, have many questions about each trimester, including what to expect, what’s considered normal, and what they should be doing differently. There are a few questions that … [Read more...] about Top 5 pregnancy concerns of moms-to-be
A pregnant pause: meditations for moms-to-be
Women have immense creative power. This creativity manifests most physically in our natural ability to conceive and deliver a child. As you develop an awareness of another life blossoming inside of you, you’ll begin to experience an expansion of yourself on multiple levels. With the expansion of your womb comes the expansion of your heart, as you begin to envelop this new … [Read more...] about A pregnant pause: meditations for moms-to-be
What if men breastfed? What would it look like? (video)
Imagine a world where men could breastfeed. Such a thought might sound weird, but it makes us wonder how their lives would be, compared to the reality of our lives -- specifically, how breastfeeding would affect a man's life on the job. Naya Health's now-viral "If Men Breastfed" video takes a hilarious stab at the notion in a visually awesome way while pointing out a pretty … [Read more...] about What if men breastfed? What would it look like? (video)
The ‘best’ baby toys don’t do anything
This holiday, give little ones a gift that lasts a lifetime—imagination. Here's how: Parents instinctively want to provide the best toys for their little ones, but what makes a toy the “best”? Most early-childhood educators agree that when it comes to choosing toys for developing young minds, the simpler the better. Child experts frequently recommend simple “open-ended … [Read more...] about The ‘best’ baby toys don’t do anything
Study up: Pregnancy vocab you need to know
Some words just aren’t taught in grammar school. If you think “Braxton Hicks” sounds more like Ashton Kutcher’s Hollywood rival than the “practice” labor pains you’ll experience in the third trimester, here’s a vocabulary lesson to help you better understand the key terms you’ll hear throughout pregnancy, labor, and delivery. Agpar score Also known as “newborn scoring.” Named … [Read more...] about Study up: Pregnancy vocab you need to know