When you picture natural pregnancy tips to help relieve stress, you probably envision something along the lines of bubble baths, herbal tea, massages, and curling up in bed with a good book. The last thing you'd probably think of is long, thin needles. But maybe it's time you did! Acupuncture is a form of complementary care that uses needles placed in specific areas to … [Read more...] about Acupuncture during pregnancy: Everything you need to know
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2016’s most popular baby names
As 2016 comes to a close, we’re taking a look at the baby names that ruled the year. Nameberry, the definitive baby-naming database, has put together a list of the most popular names as dictated by site traffic. A wildly popular resource for parents-to-be, Nameberry has, in year’s past, been able to accurately predict baby-naming trends based on its most-visited webpages. This … [Read more...] about 2016’s most popular baby names
Indulging the travel bug during pregnancy
Traveling during pregnancy is usually as safe as traveling when you're not pregnant, but... There are some potential risks to weigh for you and your growing family. The official medical statement is that in the absence of known complications (such as a risk for pre-term delivery, like with twins, or existing respiratory or heart disease), pregnant women are good to go (I may … [Read more...] about Indulging the travel bug during pregnancy
Demystifying the myth of the glowing pregnancy
Is your healthy glow of pregnancy fading—or have you even experienced one yet? It was recently the longest day of the year, and pregnancy, no matter what season it is, can sometimes feel like the longest nine months of your life! I’ve seen thousand of pregnant patients in my clinic, and oddly, none of them have described themselves as glowing. Yet, it is the favored way to talk … [Read more...] about Demystifying the myth of the glowing pregnancy
8 basic rules for hiring a nanny
Leaving your child in the care of another person can be an emotional event in a parent's life, but there are steps you can take to make sure you pick somebody you can trust with your child. Once you've made the decision to bring a nanny into your home, do your homework and bring in the right person with these rules for hiring a nanny. Pregnancy Magazine's rules for hiring a … [Read more...] about 8 basic rules for hiring a nanny