Did you know that the only baby product required by law is a car seat? That’s because car crashes are the number one cause of death and injury to children under the age of 14. And yet, most of these tragedies can be prevented. Keeping your little one safe while traveling does not have to be overwhelming. As the Global Safety Advocate for Diono and a certified Child Passenger … [Read more...] about Car seat safety 101, straight from an expert
Pregnancy
Will pregnancy change your body forever?
It's a known fact that pregnancy alters the way your body looks but will pregnancy change your body forever? From rocking an adorable new baby bump to watching as your feet and toes swell up with extra fluid during your last trimester, there are a variety of changes that can occur around your body that just seem like par for the course. But can pregnancy transform … [Read more...] about Will pregnancy change your body forever?
Do you need an orgasm to get pregnant?
When it comes to planning conception, some women chart their ovulation or basal temperature, while others are more spontaneous and are content to simply ditch birth control for awhile. No matter what approach you take, becoming a first-time mother often depends on one crucial thing: intimate time with your partner. But just how you spend that alone time is another … [Read more...] about Do you need an orgasm to get pregnant?
Does stress during pregnancy lead to bad birth outcomes?
Every pregnant woman worries during her pregnancy. Am I gaining too much weight or too little? Will my baby be OK? Will I be OK? Will I love my baby enough? Will I love my baby too much? Will I be a good mother? Will my partner and I co-parent well? What if there is something wrong with my baby? And if there is something wrong, did I do something to cause it? Even though I … [Read more...] about Does stress during pregnancy lead to bad birth outcomes?
Ready, set, squeeze! Every mom needs pelvic floor exercises
Yes, you’ve heard it before, but who actually remembers to do them when you have a newborn to care for? As a midwife, I have taught many women to identify and do their pelvic floor exercises (also known as Kegel exercises). Even with lots of suggestions such as do them every time you feed your baby, or each time you pour a glass of water, most new moms are too busy and tired to … [Read more...] about Ready, set, squeeze! Every mom needs pelvic floor exercises