Have you freaked out about your spring break plans already? There is so much in the news right now about this apparent epidemic and zika virus birth defects that we're seemingly guaranteed to contract if we set a toenail outside of the country. But … [Read more...]
You Took A Pregnancy Test On Your Phone? I Hope It’s Not Ruined
After years of avoiding the inevitable, I finally upgraded to a smart phone a few months ago. My little flippy running on a 2G network finally died. Yes, I grew up with flip phones. :) I wanted to avoid being plugged-in everywhere I went because … [Read more...]
How To Master Pain Relief During Childbirth In Just 15 Minutes
Our bodies are fascinating. You can alter your very own pain threshold in your brain by just doing this one thing. I've applied it to my last three pregnancies and I can vouch for its legitimacy. So how did I master my pain relief during … [Read more...]
I Know What Causes Labor To Start - Do You?
Wouldn't it be great if we could just flip a switch when we're ready for that baby to come? It would be awesome! Unfortunately, you know that's not the case. But science is getting closer to understanding what causes labor to start. What … [Read more...]
What Do Fibroids In The Uterus Mean For My Natural Birth?
Anything ending in the letters O-I-D sounds just plain negative--void, paranoid, freakazoid (yes, it's an actual word). So when you hear the word "fibroid," what do you think? Ahh, some weird, stone-like protrusion in your belly that must be … [Read more...]
How Are All Pregnancies The Same For Everyone Except You?
The other day I was at my parent's having dinner and we were discussing something about pregnancy and having children. And I said something like, "Weren't all your pregnancies easier with each one?" My mother looked at me like I was crazy and … [Read more...]
Six Excellent TED Talks For Moms
I could watch TED Talks all day because they are so very enlightening, inspiring and informative about almost every topic that matters to many of us. You can learn so much from experts and motivation speakers in any of these areas. So I wondered … [Read more...]
Group B Strep During Pregnancy And What It Means For Your Baby
Our bodies are covered in bacteria, most helpful and not harmful. But during pregnancy, labor & delivery, a common streptococcus bacteria in mothers can be transmitted to their babies and cause significant illness. So it's quite important to … [Read more...]