A doctor fesses up about what she would do differently You would think that a doctor would get pregnancy and new motherhood right. But even with all the medical knowledge I’ve garnered as an osteopathic physician and urogynecologist, I still found myself stumbling through the postpartum period after each of my daughters was born. The weeks after childbirth are a delicate … [Read more...] about The top 6 mistakes new moms make
7 ways to cherish the second trimester
Congratulations! You made it to the second trimester. Finally, morning sickness is a thing of the past. You've discovered a new found energy. And your baby bump is adorable. The second trimester is a time to be cherished. So enjoy it! Here's how: Be spontaneous: Catch a matinee movie. Take a road trip. Do something on a whim. The second trimester is the time of your … [Read more...] about 7 ways to cherish the second trimester
How to sleep when there’s a newborn at home
Whoever came up with the saying “I slept like a baby” had no children. Nanny Stella shares her rules for getting good rest. Are you one of those couples who take turns to soothing the baby to sleep? Are you having baby sleep on your chest in the rocker? Are you driving baby around in the car or swaying baby to Carpenters’ love songs at 3 a.m.? Well, if you’re at the end of … [Read more...] about How to sleep when there’s a newborn at home
Nursing’s not working?
Baby’s hungry and you’re bursting, but no one’s getting fed. Here’s what to do when Mother Nature throws a curve ball at your intentions to breastfeed Choosing to breastfeed is one of the first big decisions you’ll make as a new mom. And despite how natural it is supposed to be, it is actually just like many other learned things in life: It calls for a bit of practice, … [Read more...] about Nursing’s not working?
Ricki Lake says, ‘Choose your own birth’
Forget trends, statistics, and peer pressure. Go ahead and have your best birth Many people think of me as an advocate for natural birth and midwifery care—and I am. However, while I have made choices in my own life that support that position, I am first and foremost an advocate for every woman to find a way to experience her best birth. If the ideal birth plan for you … [Read more...] about Ricki Lake says, ‘Choose your own birth’