Do’s & Don’ts of Maternity Fashion
I am a firm believer in the “look good, feel good” philosophy, especially during pregnancy & motherhood – happy mom = happy baby! That being said, shopping for maternity wear can be very overwhelming (and emotional!), so I’ve outlined my general guidelines in a do’s and don’t list.… Read the rest
Pregnancy Proof Beauty
There are some things we know for sure about things we quiet simply should avoid during pregnancy. Cigarettes, drugs, alcohol, caffeine in excess all fall onto that list. Our doctors, our books are all very clear, while some may debate the quantity that is okay, when you really get down to it, the truth is quiet simply nobody knows for sure and the damaging amount is different from person to person, and so the best advice is quiet simply to stay clear of these things. … Read the rest
Rosie to the Rescue: Keeping Autism News in Perspective
In case you missed it, here is a recent post from “Rosie to the Rescue”, my blog for Parents Magazine. Here I navigate emotion and fact, giving you a mother’s perspective on the potential tie between inducing/augmenting labor and autism. … Read the rest
Paging Village OBs: What is the Truth About Lotus Births?
What’s next for Placenta Week? Lotus birth, or leaving the umbilical cord in tact until it naturally falls off days after birth. This made the news recently, with many, many people fascinated by this rare practice. I wanted to get to the bottom of the medicine behind not cutting the cord, so I paged the amazing doctors at Village Obstetrics and asked them to weigh in.… Read the rest
Paging Dr. Grunebaum: Should You Eat Your Placenta?
Yesterday we kicked off Placenta Week with a thought-provoking piece on placenta encapsulation from the Northeast Doulas. Today we hear from Dr. Amos Grunebaum of www.BabyMed.com on the other side of the debate.
Why I Don’t Believe Women Should Eat The Placenta
The placenta is a fetal organ consisting of an umbilical cord, membranes (specifically, chorion and amnion), and placental body.… Read the rest
Paging the Northeast Doulas: Should You Eat Your Placenta?
We’re kicking off Placenta Week here with this thought-provoking piece on placenta encapsulation from my friends at Northeast Doulas – specifically, Randy the “Rock n’ Roll Doula”. I must say, I was decidedly skeptical about placenta encapsulation, but when I met with Randy and her lovely business partner Debbie, they were quite convincing. … Read the rest
Mommy Maven Bentley Waters Takes the Perfect Newborn Photo
There is nothing more beautifully hectic than the first few weeks after giving birth. Somehow, in the midst of all the excitement and chaos, parents are expected to put together the perfect birth announcement to send out to friends and family – a difficult task even when your life hasn’t just been turned on its head with a brand new human being! … Read the rest
Paging Dr. Cheryl Wu, MD: Should I Space Out My Child’s Vaccines?
If there is one topic that is guaranteed to spark a lively debate , it’s the topic of vaccines. As a mother I am definitely pro-vaccinations and know firsthand how incredibly dangerous it can be for other children when one child remains unvaccinated.… Read the rest
Mommy Maven on the Mixology of Mocktails
There’s nothing quite like a nice frosty adult beverage on a hot summer night, but when you’re pregnant that’s one of the biggest no-no’s out there. But just because you can’t swig your favorite margarita, martini or other mixed drink doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the fun! … Read the rest
Rosie to the Rescue: Tighten Your Postbaby Belly and Raise Money for Breast Cancer
In case you missed it, here is a recent post from “Rosie to the Rescue”, my blog for Parents Magazine. I am so excited to announce my partnership with Belly Bandit and the launch of the Organic by Rosie Pope! … Read the rest
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