When I was researching for The Pregnancy Companion, I realized how little science backs up some of our most common recommendations, especially exercise. A recent study by Syzmanski et al1 provides additional support for the most recent guidelines for physical activity in pregnancy. They observed ... View Post
Minted Baby + Kids: Customized Products that Reflect Your Family
Minted has always been my favorite brand for printed products. Their designs are clean, beautiful and always fit our family style. Just browsing their site is an inspiration to this wanna-be creative. We printed our Christmas cards with Minted last year and absolutely loved how they reflected our ... View Post
What an Emergency C-Section is Really Like
As I hold the scalpel over the patient's abdomen, I notice my clenched hand is shaking ever so slightly. Taking a deep breath, I loosen my grip but can still feel the adrenaline in my veins. As I wait for anesthesia to insert the breathing tube so I can start the c-section, I reluctantly glance at ... View Post
3 Truths I Wish I Knew My First Mother’s Day
They placed her on my chest and I wasn't sure what to feel. Years of prayers and tears and negative pregnancy tests had led me to this sacred place. I was a mother. She was mine. Her face still swollen and wrinkled from the journey through the body that protected her for nine months, she was ... View Post
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