When a new baby arrives, the focus – usually – is on mom and the new bundle of joy. But there is also another person in the picture. And that’s dad! It isn’t always easy for dads to jump into parenting, but if you have a new dad in your …
If you’ve had a medication-free birth with a midwife or doula, you might have had your hips squeezed. Having “the hip squeeze” is a way to relieve pain naturally and this comfort measure is used by doulas and midwives alike. But it can also be used by any birth partner …
If you have given birth, or if you are pregnant, you might be worried about tearing. Even though you understand the vagina is meant to stretch to let baby ease out during birth, there are things you can do to help the process. Enter perineal massage: A technique that can …
You might have heard the term “rainbow baby” but maybe you aren’t quite sure what it means. A rainbow baby is a child born to parents who have experienced a pregnancy loss or infant death – like miscarriage or still birth. Rainbows for many people symbolize hope, rebirth or renewal …
It is finally spring, yay! That means time outside, fresh air and lots of fun. It also means spring cleaning. Spring is a great time to freshen up your space and it can be a (relatively) fun activity for the entire family if you do it right. Not all spring …
Earth Day is on April 22 every year and it’s a great time to show your children how to care for Mother Earth. If your family doesn’t celebrate Earth Day, make this the year you start the tradition, and we bet you will make some amazing memories. Here are five …
It’s World Down Syndrome Day! We are marking this day by sharing some facts about this condition. Learn about Down Syndrome today and remember to share the knowledge with others. What is Down Syndrome? Down Syndrome, named after a British doctor John Langdon Down, is a genetic disorder where a …
March is Women’s History Month and over the course of history, many women have contributed to modern U.S. medicine. From the first woman to receive a medical degree to women who made advances in midwifery and obstetrics, here are a few of note. Elizabeth Blackwell Elizabeth Blackwell is one of …
Many people think that once baby is delivered, there isn’t really any more health worries for mom, but in fact, there is a potentially deadly heart condition that can arise after birth: Peripartum cardiomyopathy. Peripartum Cardiomyopathy, or PPCM, can occur in the last weeks of pregnancy or in the months …
Pregnancy can be a stressful time and it isn’t always easy to know what you can and cannot do – especially when it comes to dental care. Can you get your teeth cleaned? Should you keep up with your checkups? What about X-Rays or fillings? The fact is, most dental …
