It's day 2 of our "Mommy Must Have" series, and I'm here to share my Top 5!
Surely there's a lot to consider and think about as you wait for the arrival of your little bundle of joy. 'What type...
There are many things you can’t foresee when creating a birth plan, but there are two words I never thought I would have to include: global pandemic.
I gave birth during a global pandemic three weeks ago in Burlington, right...
While I stood in line at the grocery store, a lady behind me who looked to be in her sixties kept gazing at my three-month-old daughter and smiling. Finally, she laid her hand on my arm and said, “Enjoy...
Happy Cesarean Section Awareness Month! Did you know 1 in 3 birthing women in the United States deliver via a cesarean section? Even if you’re planning and manifesting a vaginal birth, education is empowerment! Birth can be complicated and...
There are many, ever-changing books, blogs, and websites on the topics of pregnancy, labor and birth, breastfeeding, and newborn/child wellness. Whether you are having your first or fourth baby, you may find the scope of information overwhelming. So here,...
Whether you’re thinking of adding a bundle of joy to your life or if you have been actively trying to conceive for a while, ancient wisdom from traditional Chinese medicine could be helpful to improve your fertility.
Thousands of years...
I love babywearing and I like to workout.
Wondering how the two go together? I didn't think of it at first either, but here's how it happened. After the birth of my second baby, I so badly wanted to get...
You know the feeling: You’re 5 weeks, 6 days postpartum, and you’re heading into your OB in the morning for the all-clear appointment. Your husband can barely sleep; it’s like Christmas Eve for him. He just can’t wait to...
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To say I was looking forward to a postnatal massage would be a huge understatement.
I recall being sore after my first pregnancy but this...
There is no doubt that giving birth requires phenomenal physical, emotional, and spiritual energy. I certainly felt zapped and depleted for weeks after giving birth to my daughter. Nutrition, rest, and complimentary therapies work wonders in helping the body...
Send yourself some love...because life is too damn short to worry about your cellulite!
My relationship with my thighs has always been rocky.
Even when my thighs were younger, I never liked them.
Hideous cellulite in a bathing suit, huge pieces of...
We all know that pregnancy and the postpartum period can be difficult for moms. Our bodies go through intense changes and sometimes (unfortunately) traumatic experiences. This can all lead to dealing with aches and pains on a daily basis.
Evolution...
Have you ever thought about hiring a doula for your birth?
A study published in 2012 showed that women who received continuous support from a doula were more likely to have spontaneous vaginal births and less likely to have any pain medication,...
I have five children. The oldest four are girls. And we just adopted a little fur-baby (puppy), yesterday, he’s a boy too.
Is a large family really so odd? After all, "Large families have consistently been common," Martin points out....
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School’s Out… Now What? Simple Summer Activities
As I head to pick up my son from school I find myself singing Alice Cooper School's Out and DJ Jazzy Jeff & the...
