What keeps your heart healthy, your spirits high and your weight in-check? Exercise. Now with a baby on the way, physical activity is more important than ever. Here's what you need to know before you hit the gym: Why it matters As long as you have a healthy pregnancy and get your doctor's permission, a regular and gentle exercise routine can help ease a host of uncomfortable … [Read more...] about Move it! Your guide to keeping fit throughout pregnancy
How to feel sexy again during pregnancy and motherhood
My pregnant and postpartum body brought up deeply ingrained painful body memories of the transitions and awkwardness that accompanied puberty. I was used to feeling confident, empowered, and present in my body. Now I felt weak, confused and detached. Why did this feel like a huge cruel joke that I was supposed to now care for my child in a body that I didn’t know, recognize, … [Read more...] about How to feel sexy again during pregnancy and motherhood
What to pack for travel with baby in the summer
Packing to travel with baby is already a big ordeal. But what about packing to travel with baby in the summer when all he or she knows is cold weather. Here's what we learned when we traveled all the way to tropical Bali with our 4-month-old little boy. Flying to Bali is literally traveling to the opposite side of the world. The flight is exactly 26 hours, whether you fly … [Read more...] about What to pack for travel with baby in the summer
Pregnant? Avoid these mistakes applying bug spray
With every corner of the U.S. seemingly breaking out in a heat wave, concerns about the Zika virus are traveling fast. While this mosquito-transmitted virus may be mild for most, for pregnant women Zika carries the potential of serious birth defects for their developing babies. Currently, the reported cases in the United States can all be traced back to countries … [Read more...] about Pregnant? Avoid these mistakes applying bug spray
New dad? Here’s what to expect
My friend Dan called me at work and I could sense the excitement in his voice. His wife was out of town with both their kids. Did I want to meet him at the sports bar tonight? The Bruins were playing the Canadians. The Celtics were wrapping up their regular season. And, drum roll please, the Red Sox and Yankees were on, too! If there was ever a night for some serious male … [Read more...] about New dad? Here’s what to expect