Should I stay or should I go? I hate the term “working” mother. I mean really, have you ever heard someone say “working” father? Implicit in this subtle distinction is that mothers’ careers are optional. They aren’t. Women today need to work for pay in order to be able to support their families. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t pull back or pause your career for a … [Read more...] about 5 reasons you should stay at your job post-baby
Pregnancy
Planning ahead: Survive early labor with these 3 tips
If we believed what Hollywood depicts in its movies, then all babies would be born quickly, dramatically and with a whole lot of screaming. How many storylines have shown us a woman's water breaking, and only moments later, that same woman pushing in a hospital bed? These lightening quick deliveries, while possible, are hardly the norm - especially for first time moms. In real … [Read more...] about Planning ahead: Survive early labor with these 3 tips
How to spot, treat and beat pregnancy anemia
So you're feeling unusually weak, tired and lightheaded these days? You may want to have your doctor or midwife check you for pregnancy anemia. Particularly prevalent during pregnancy, anemia results in fewer healthy red blood cells, which may mean less oxygen for your growing baby. If left untreated, anemia can cause some pretty serious consequences, such as preterm delivery, … [Read more...] about How to spot, treat and beat pregnancy anemia
Get your pregnancy diet right
Kate Hanley of Brooklyn, NY, knew that pregnancy and weight gain go hand-in-hand, so it came as no surprise when she gained 30 pounds before giving birth to her daughter, Lillian. Still, Hanley admits, “I was nervous about gaining tons of weight when I was pregnant. I made sure that the extra calories I consumed were fairly healthy and I tried not to let being pregnant be an … [Read more...] about Get your pregnancy diet right
Does vitamin A deficiency in utero cause Alzheimer’s later on?
Add this to the countless reasons you need a healthful, balanced diet during pregnancy: New research suggests that a vitamin A deficiency in utero may set the stage for Alzheimer’s later in life. In a study recently published in the journal Acta Neuropathological, researchers from the University of British Columbia and the Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University … [Read more...] about Does vitamin A deficiency in utero cause Alzheimer’s later on?