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When you have a child, you realize that you’ll be preparing three meals a day, seven days a week, for the next 18 years for each of your kids. That can be a bit overwhelming to think about for any parent. Thankfully, our guest today, Chef Catherine McCord, knows this all too well as a […]
Maternity fashion has certainly changed over the years. Have you ever seen a picture of your mom pregnant in the 1980s or 1990s? She probably lived in shapeless sacks or invested in two or three expensive maternity tops from the only town store selling clothes for pregnant women. Whatever they had on the rack, she […]
If you are considering an international baby adoption, then you will need to also find a reputable agency to help guide you through the paperwork and process. In addition, when…
New to making physical movement a priority in your life? Make pregnancy the time for you to start incorporating movement into your daily routine, much like adding your daily vitamins….
Decades ago, conventional wisdom led women to believe that they were extremely fragile during pregnancy. This meant halting all physical activities such as exercise and basically becoming a couch potato….
High blood pressure during pregnancy remains a leading cause of severe complications for pregnant women and their babies. Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, affects 1 in every 12-17 pregnancies for women aged 20-44. It’s essential to understand hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, signs of high blood pressure, and potential complications, as well as proper […]
Imagine this: After welcoming your newborn into the world, you are peacefully bonding with them, admiring fingers and toes, or perhaps latching them to the breast for the first time. Then your labor and delivery nurse arrives to check your vaginal bleeding. Hello, uterine massage after birth, also known as a fundal massage. But there […]
Boy or girl, Which is it? Many parents enjoy the ups and downs of trying to guess the gender game when it comes to a baby. For others selecting the…
Few events in life are as significant and as special as the birth of a new baby. New babies are added to families each day in every country of the…
As a child, do you remember being given a lot of food and being told to gulp down every single bit of it? Have you encountered parents who think that…
You don’t need me to tell you how painful it is to see your little baby struggling with Eczema. It’s not only a tough time for the little one, but…
A fever is a body temperature above the average of 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, but the reality is that it can be difficult to tell if your child has one. Although…
The baby formula provides your newborn with the nourishment that he/she needs and help them to develop proper habits that may very well dictate their future health. Baby formula is…
False information about fertility is unfortunately everywhere. Ask five people on the street, and each will give you different advice on everything from preconception sex to what foods you should…
Welcome to a new series called “Buy Better Baby Gear” (BBBG) where we share tips on what to look for when purchasing essential (or at least, very helpful) infant/newborn/baby products. Today…
In the craziness of parental responsibilities, even simple frustrations can cause a ripple effect on the family. For example, let’s say Jack needs his caffeine fix to start the day off right. Tired from a broken night of sleep, thanks to toddler tantrums and a fussy newborn, his morning routine goes off the rails when […]
Pregnancy can be physically uncomfortable for many women, from the early pregnancy symptoms of uterine cramps and morning sickness to the aches and pains of the third trimester. One area that can be particularly sore or painful as pregnancy progresses is the pubic bone. Pubic bone pain is even more challenging because of the limited […]
We all want our kids to succeed. Every family’s version of success differs; do you want your child to be happy and emotionally well-adjusted? Maybe you want them to be physically fit and healthy. Or perhaps you are more focused on academic achievement, like with tiger parenting? The outcome you want for your child often […]
I remember the screaming the most. It was the first time I had peed since giving birth to my firstborn son four years ago, and the urine soaked the stitches…