Let’s face it: Pregnancy on a perfectly balmy day can be downright uncomfortable. Add to that ice-cold temperatures, biting winds, and a roaring furnace, and you have the makings of a pregnancy nightmare. Here’s how to ensure you have the happiest, safest, and most comfortable winter of your life—baby bump and all. Get traction Take the worry out of a trip outside by … [Read more...] about 4 brilliant life hacks for a comfier winter pregnancy
Pregnancy
8 steps to take today for a healthy pregnancy
When it comes to pregnancy, everyone seems to have an opinion on what's best for mom and her baby. When taking in all of this advice - some of it hair-brained, some of it contradictory—it's easy to find yourself overwhelmed, confused and frustrated. That's why we're going back to basics, paring down the most sound and simplest advice for a healthy, stress-free and happy … [Read more...] about 8 steps to take today for a healthy pregnancy
The Flu and pregnancy: When to seek emergency treatment
The Flu and pregnancy can make for a scary combination. This respiratory infection, caused by the influenza virus, is an undesirable but predictable winter illness which has the potential to be more severe for expectant moms. Obstetricians worry about their patients during this time but are especially concerned this year. Most pregnant women are healthy but when they get sick … [Read more...] about The Flu and pregnancy: When to seek emergency treatment
Am I feeding baby enough? You’ll know with responsive feeding
There are some things that just come naturally to us. Like when you’re standing by someone holding a baby and you start swaying while you’re talking to them. Sometimes feeding our sweet baby is like that and sometimes it’s just not that intuitive. There are two main times in early feeding that can be a challenge for new parents—milk-feedings and beginning solid foods. Babies … [Read more...] about Am I feeding baby enough? You’ll know with responsive feeding
Life or death: Why black women’s hospital choice for childbirth matters
None of us likes to think about it, but women can and do experience life-threatening emergencies during childbirth. And here’s something maybe you didn’t know: Black women in the U.S. are three times as likely as white women to find themselves in such a devastating circumstance. A 2016 study1 revealed that black women in New York City were twelve times more likely to suffer a … [Read more...] about Life or death: Why black women’s hospital choice for childbirth matters