The right items can be lifesavers when you’re outdoors in winter with baby in tow. Here’s advice from Ali Wing, founder of baby boutique Giggle, New York City resident, and author of the new Giggle Guide to Baby Gear. Wing’s top cold weather must-have might surprise you: “One of the most forgotten items is sunscreen,” she says. “People come in to the store in winter and say, ‘I … [Read more...] about Your new baby cold weather checklist
Real Birth Story: Right On Time
Elliott at 4 months By Claire Smith I planned a lot when I was expecting. So did my husband. We subscribed to all the magazines and read every possible published word on pregnancy. I knew the inner workings of each aspect of human gestation. We organized and charted and worked on getting our house ready for a baby; things went smoothly. For all my planning, I had a … [Read more...] about Real Birth Story: Right On Time
Dress Rehearsal: Braxton-Hicks contractions
Contractions a few weeks early? Here's the scoop on Braxton-Hicks. When Raelynn Glispin experienced contractions during the 36th week of her first pregnancy, they caught her by surprise; she wasn’t sure what they were. “When you’ve never had a contraction before, you aren’t positive if it’s Braxton Hicks or actual labor,” says Glispin, a mother of two in Oxford, MA. “With … [Read more...] about Dress Rehearsal: Braxton-Hicks contractions
Pilates in Pregnancy with Bree Turner
Like prenatal yoga, Pilates can help you connect with your body during pregnancy—and reduce your aches and pains. A system of strengthening and stretching exercises created nearly 100 years ago, Pilates is a complete workout that concentrates on your “powerhouse”—the stomach, hips, lower back, and buttocks—where your body needs to be strongest to support a growing baby and … [Read more...] about Pilates in Pregnancy with Bree Turner
Simple ways to green your pregnancy
Green your diet, body and home The color options for expectant moms used to be pretty simple: pink or blue. But many pregnant women, driven by concern for the health of their baby, themselves, and the planet, are now selecting a different shade: green. Pediatricians agree that pregnancy is a good time to adopt environmentally conscious habits because fetuses are … [Read more...] about Simple ways to green your pregnancy