Healthy Moms

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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?…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

When you take small, realistic steps, you’re more likely to lose weight and keep it off longer. By adding one new goal per month, these…