Getting back to Normal
For the first week after delivery try to rest whenever you can. Don’t be tempted to try to catch up on everything you have not had the time to do. Call your doctor if you have any problems before your postpartum...
A new mom's secret: I'm jealous of my...
Lauren (not her real name) was blissfully pregnant with her first child, enjoying her growing bump and attention from well wishers. But right after her daughter Emma was born, Lauren began to feel an overwhelming sense...
A Mother's Instinct
While in NICU the twins received the standard hearing screen tests as do all newborns. They passed, they continued to thrive, they came home, I moved on best I could as a mom to 8 children. As the twins were...
The Real Truth about that darn Mummy...
Moms of all shapes, sizes and nationalities can relate to the loving term, “mummy tummy”. You know what I mean - the pooch, pouch, bump, whatever you want to call it, that never seems to go away no matter how many...
Your baby and the common cold
As your baby get’s older and starts to become mobile, she will start putting things in her mouth or touching new things that may not pass your ‘clean’ test. Those curious little fingers will almost always end up...
Why doulas are a mom's best friend
Looking for a way to decrease the length of your labour, reduce your need for pain medication, decrease your chances of needing a forceps delivery or a Caesarean, and leave you feeling satisfied about your birth...
Swelling problems during pregnancy
Swelling during pregnancy is certainly a normal and expected event, and takes place as part of the birth preparation. You’ll notice that parts of your body, such as ankles, feet, legs, hands and face, can swell and...
Did you know that your baby does not...
Baby’s first taste of solid food should be a single ingredient, age appropriate food. A couple of wonderful choices for first foods for babies, as many pediatric resources are now acknowledging are tasty and creamy...
“Just one more story Mommy!”
That’s what my daughter says every night at bedtime. I love that both of my kids love books. Really, I love it. Since they were born I’ve been giving them books to hold, to drool on, to play with, to read. My...
Marissa Jaret Winokur Hopes For Baby...
After performing in Hairspray at the Hollywood Bowl last summer and recently appearing onThe Talk, Marissa Jaret Winokur is returning to scripted TV in the sitcom, Retired at 35. The Dancing with the Stars alum opens up...
