The idea of a Mother’s Blessing is based on a sacred Navajo ritual called a Blessing Way. Modern women created the Mother’s Blessing (sometimes called…
Healthy Moms
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Alcohol is the leading cause of preventable birth defects. While pregnant, there is no safe amount of alcohol, no safe time to drink alcohol and…
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You may be surprised about the physical aspects of recovery from a vaginal birth. Here’s what to expect. You just birthed your baby—a baby which…
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You’re likely familiar with the first, second and third trimesters—but did you know there’s a fourth? And it’s just as important for baby’s development and…
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Dad may be one of the toughest guys to shop for, but when it comes to baby gear, many dads just have one request—gear that…
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We live in a world where love, gentle parenting, LGBTQ activism, social justice reform and science have brought us to a place where people who…
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As a mother of two, and vegetarian for more than 20 years, I never imagined a time when there would be so much interest in…
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Did you know that you can still breastfeed your baby even if you did not give birth to them? Even if you were never pregnant?…
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Women typically aren’t prepared for recovery from childbirth. Here’s what you can expect for your postpartum recovery. Twenty-five years after the birth of my first…
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Is it flu, allergies or cold? You’re fine one minute and the next you’re tired, achy and feeling like you just want to curl up…
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So, what’s a Pap test and why would I need one? With a Pap, your healthcare provider takes a small collection of cells from your…
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Keep healthy to boost fertility Trying to boost fertility? Studies show these 10 healthy practices can impact your body’s ability to get pregnant and have…
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Parents who lose their infants are at particular risk for prolonged grief disorder (PGD); here’s what you can do if you’re still grieving the loss…
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Many moms don’t understand that a breast pump and nursing supplies are available to many under the affordable Care Act. You may be planning on…
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Babies suck. And sometimes breastfeeding hurts. We all know that “breast is best.” In fact, most new and expectant moms in the US choose to…
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Changes to your breasts begin even before you know you are pregnant! They can be startling. But, don’t worry, these breast changes are normal with pregnancy.…
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If you’ve never experienced cesarean, then cesarean recovery process can be somewhat of a shock. Cesarean is major surgery; you’ll need at least 4-6 weeks…
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