I found the postcard, written in 1945, in a dust-filled corner of my grandmother’s closet. It was a letter of encouragement—Bubby’s doctor urging my healthy, five months–pregnant grandmother to “keep your feet up, rest as much as possible.” In the 60 years since Bubby’s first pregnancy, that advice has gone from passé to downright absurd. More than ever, pregnant women in … [Read more...] about Go ahead, work out during pregnancy
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What exactly is Attachment Parenting?
Is it baby bliss or infant overload? Some moms’ idea of nirvana is never being separated from their babies, not for one second, day or night. For others, this concept seems like cruel and unusual punishment, for both baby and mom.But before you start running for the hills or buy baby slings in every color of the rainbow, read on to learn more about this popular trend. There’s … [Read more...] about What exactly is Attachment Parenting?
The working mom’s survival guide: 7 tips for work-life balance
Whether you're getting ready for baby for the first time or it's your third pregnancy, one of your chief concerns in the coming months will be figuring out how you're going to manage a work-life balance now that you're a new mom. Juggling a successful career and the responsibilities of motherhood isn't always easy, but the good news is that there's plenty of help for pregnant … [Read more...] about The working mom’s survival guide: 7 tips for work-life balance
What kind of parent will you be?
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