Myth 1:
No One Will Read My Birth Plan
With the limited time OBs have for patient interaction, many women understandably
feel that their birth plan won't be read. While yo...
Working Out After Baby Comes
After the birth of a new baby, finding time to work out seems like it's last
on the priority list. But what if working out didn't mean getting a sit...
In early 2005, Brooke Shields, the actress that seemingly had it all, shocked
moms all over the world by talking about her battle with postpartum depression
following the birth of her ...
Coping with Varicose Veins, Stretch Marks & Spider Veins
You're pregnant. It's written all over your...skin? Stretch marks, spider veins and varicose veins are all common compl...
Four Tips for Selecting the Right One
A diaper bag should match you, not the baby.
Look around
the mall or your playgroup. Today's diaper bags reflect the style of the pe...
For many women, along with the joy of pregnancy come a variety of
pains and complaints. From back pain to nausea, the physical changes brought about
by pregnancy can be uncomfortable...
What to Expect and How to Plan for your Hospital Stay
Most expectant moms are nervous just before delivery. And it's normal for
moms to have fears. After all you're going to ...
In another era, moms-to-be, moms immediately postpartum and young
children were all discouraged from participating in exercise. At
these times in life, women and children were consider...
Your Pregnancy Weight Gain
How much weight should I gain? That depends on your pre-pregnancy weight and
height. If you were on target for your height, then you should gain betwe...
What You Need
It seems that moms-to-be come in two varieties - the type who think
that they don't want to overdo it and the type who think that it's impossible
to overdo an...
