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There’s more to a “clean” home than what Marie Kondo teaches

Normally we think about health as it relates to food, exercise, and mindset, but we rarely think about how our home and environment can be impacting us. Kate Hamblet is an architect and founder of Balanced Home, Balanced Life, and Balanced Architecture. She’s got some great tips for us to...

Make 2018 your year for pregnancy and new-mom self-care

By Kristy Rodriguez

3 ways to bring self-care home Endless OB/GYN appointments. Work deadlines. Depressing news stories. Busy schedules. It’s no wonder why more and more people are turning to self-care to bring balance to their hectic lives and take refuge from the distracting world. While most of us can’t traipse off to...

Epidurals, Spinals and Pain Medications
We've all seen the images on television and in the movies. A woman in labor screams her head off as she's pushing her baby through the birth canal. We've been trained to think this experience is going to be painful. So, what are your pain management options? What are epidurals and spinals and when are…
10 Reasons to Call Your Doctor/Midwife
Each pregnancy is different, so how are we supposed to know if the symptoms we're currently feeling are "normal"? How can you tell if there's something really wrong? Today we'll expose the top 10 reasons when you'll want to pick up the phone and call your doctor or midwife. Learn more about your ad choices.…
Plus Size Pregnancy
Being plus-size and pregnant in today's world can be challenging. Still, overweight women all over the world are giving birth to healthy and happy babies every day. Why does your weight matter during pregnancy? What are the risks associated with being plus size and pregnant- and are these increased percentages really that significant? Learn more…
Prenatal Testing and Genetic Counseling
Most pregnancies result in healthy babies. However, moms-to-be are offered prenatal testing as a way to determine if there are any known abnormalities in the growth and development of their unborn child. What are the benefits and risks of prenatal testing? What tests are you offered and when? And how can genetic counseling help you…