“I think there are a lot of misconceptions about people who get help from the diaper bank. We work very hard to make ends…
Bond with Your Baby Parenting isn’t just a responsibility—it’s the opportunity to build a bond with your baby that will last a lifetime. As…
Natural birth doesn’t have to be scary or intimidating—if you prepare mentally and physically, it can be beautiful and empowering. Do you desire a…
Are you avoiding fish in pregnancy because of concerns about mercury or confusing advice? It’s time to cast a second look at seafood—especially since…
Diapering That Nurtures Your Baby What if you learned that the everyday act of diapering could promote and support your baby’s health and development?…
Filter Your Baby’s Environment When we think of creating a “green” environment for our baby, we often think of natural wood cribs, low or…
“Your daughter has full-blown fetal alcohol syndrome.” Those words hit me like a tsunami. I was drowning in waves of grief, disbelief, horror and…
From Reveal to Birthday Parties, Here’s Fun with a Healthy Twist! Throwing a party to reveal baby’s gender? Or celebrate your little one’s birthday?…
Despite all of the well-meaning advice you receive, healthy eating in pregnancy doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Take it from me—a registered dietitian and a…
This nurse describes finding a designated Baby Friendly™ birthplace as best for you and your little one. Aren’t all hospitals baby friendly? Well,…
Tired of your monthly period? Experts say there’s no medical need to have a period when you’re on contraception. In fact, the bleeding you…
For babies, diapers are essential like food and shelter. Yet 1 in 3 families in the US don’t have enough diapers for their youngest…
She’s not politically correct, falls short of espousing standard breastfeeding recommendations and pedagogies, still lactivist Jessica Shortall is blowing up breastfeeding in the workplace,…
Are you interested in birth control that protects against infection, doesn’t require a prescription and that also doesn’t involve hormones? Why not consider the…
Cardio For Pregnant Women Pregnant or not, cardio dance is one of my all-time favorite ways to get fit and stay fit. With the…
You are your baby’s home for the next nine months, so you need nutrients that not only create a healthy environment for the baby…
Eating fish is an essential part of your diet The two agencies say research shows a good number of pregnant and breastfeeding women eat…
While it used to be the case that women used pregnancy as a license for unrestrained eating, we now know that what you eat…
Genetically-modified (GM) foods have been available in the US, without much fanfare, since the first transgenic tomato was approved for sale in 1994. Today,…
Planning to start or even enlarge a family is usually an exciting time for most couples, and when things don’t go as planned many…
When birth control pills were first developed in the 1960s, they contained as much as 7 times the amount of estrogen in current oral…
Many women wonder if it’s safe and healthy to eat fish during pregnancy. Fish contain omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins and are a great…
A Green Start for Your Baby The bodies of all US pregnant women carry multiple chemicals, including some banned since the 1970s and others…