Startling Findings About Giving Birth At Home
A new study published in the October edition of the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology is making quite a stir in the maternity world. The study was coauthored by Dr. Amos Grunebaum, a frequent contributor here, and contains this chilling statistic: of every 1,000 babies born at home with a midwife attending, 1.6 lacked a pulse and weren’t breathing five minutes after birth.… Read the rest
Paging Dr. Grunebaum: Water Births May Help Mom, But What About Baby?
One of the labor topics that has always fascinated me is the concept of water birth. I know many women who find this idea appealing. After all, who doesn”t find a warm bath relaxing? No better time to work on relaxation than while in labor. … Read the rest
Paging Northeast Doulas: Water Birth…What’s In It For You?
One of the labor topics that has always fascinated me is the concept of water birth. I know many women who find this idea appealing. After all, who doesn’t find a warm bath relaxing? No better time to work on relaxation than while in labor. … Read the rest
Paging Kristin McGee, Celebrity Fitness Expert: Why Your Tummy is Good For Breastfeeding
I am so happy to introduce you all today to the lovely Kristin McGee, aka “The Bendi Girl” (love this name!). Based in NYC, Kristin is a certified yoga and Pilates instructor who teaches group classes and trains elite athletes, models and celebrities, including Tina Fey, Steve Martin and Bethenny Frankel. … Read the rest
Paging Dr. Grunebaum: What Prenatal Tests Should I Expect in My First Trimester?
If you are pregnant for the first time, you may be surprised by how many tests your OB-Gyn runs throughout your pregnancy. It can be a bit overwhelming to keep track of what each one is testing for, and what tests should take place during each trimester. … Read the rest
Rosiepope x DressLands Floral dress
Rosiepope x DressLands Floral dress – Fitted Waist / Square Neckline / Sleeveless
This is a sweet swing skirt dress inspired by rosiepope x www.dresslands.com/c/floral-dresses that comes in the color of summer! The red is fresh and full of energy. It features a wide fitted waist and a full gathered skater style skirt.… Read the rest
Mommy Maven Plans a Gender Reveal Party
To find out or to not find out the sex of your baby? Until recently 20 weeks was the magic number when we could find out whether we were having a boy or girl or decide to wait until the D day! … Read the rest