We hear it time and time again, "What will happen to my post-baby boobs?" Pregnancy and childbirth have a way of taking a woman’s body and later, leaving it almost unrecognizable to her. There’s that expanding rib cage, the widening hips, postpartum hair loss, the extra pounds, and on, and on, and on. Blame these pregnancy-related phenomenons on surging hormones and our bodies’ … [Read more...] about Will my post-baby boobs ever go back to normal?
Pregnancy
Is eco-friendly baby stuff worth the hype?
When an eco-friendly label really matters Bringing a new son or daughter into the world may inspire you to be a better steward of the earth. After all, our actions today impact the planet our children inherit down the line. And what parent wouldn’t want to leave the world a better place for their little loved ones? Today’s marketplace is brimming with eco-friendly options … [Read more...] about Is eco-friendly baby stuff worth the hype?
New dads are older than ever – The New York Times
The New York Times reports a substantial increase in age of dads with newborns. Researchers at Stanford University reviewed data on 168,867,480 live births from 1972 to 2015, making statistical adjustments for missing paternal records. The average age of the father of a newborn in the United States, the investigators found, has risen to 30.9 from 27.4 in 1972. Source: New … [Read more...] about New dads are older than ever – The New York Times
When pregnancy + family = drama
Alice Domar, a psychologist specializing in reproductive medicine counseling, took time to answer your most pressing questions on navigating family problems surrounding pregnancy and impending parenthood. Did you miss part one? When your family needs to grow up Question: My parents and in-laws don’t get along at all. There were uncomfortable get togethers when we were dating … [Read more...] about When pregnancy + family = drama
The therapist is in: Expert advice on family issues and pregnancy
Alice Domar, a psychologist specializing in reproductive medicine counseling, took time to answer your most pressing questions on navigating family problems surrounding pregnancy and impending parenthood. Family and mismatched finances Question: My in-laws are very wealthy and my family is most definitely not. I am pregnant with our first child. Our baby will be the first … [Read more...] about The therapist is in: Expert advice on family issues and pregnancy