Booooo To Halloween Candy (And What To Eat Instead)
Believe me, I am not a candy hating celery crunching mama-to-be (although sometimes I wish I was!). Quite the opposite in fact. While I like to crunch a few celery sticks along with the old buffalo wings I so often crave these days, I can be quite candy crazed.… Read the rest
Paging Dr. Wu: What You Need To Know this Halloween
As a mom, Halloween is one of the most amazing times of year: the children look forward to it with such excitement, and it’s a really fun holiday to relive through their eyes. But, there are also a ton of things to worry about, from meltdowns over the costume to, most seriously, injuries from Halloween-related activities. … Read the rest
Flu Vaccines: Fact vs. Fiction
I just hung up the phone after scheduling appointments for my children to receive their annual flu vaccines. Last week, at my monthly OB appointment I made sure to get mine. But can I be totally honest? I was scared. As irrational as I know that is based on all of the knowledge I have, my fear came purely out of the constant misinformation being spread by certain celebrities, blogs, websites, word of “mom” and media bombardment over the last years, that vaccines like the flu vaccine have preservatives in them that can cause autism.… Read the rest
Paging Dr. Grunebaum: What Prenatal Tests Should I Expect in My First Trimester?
Recently, Dr. Grunebaum of BabyMed.com, Director of Obstetrics and Chief of Labor & Delivery at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, to gave us an overview of the prenatal tests to expect in your first trimester, including the new Harmony Blood test (available here). … Read the rest
Rosie For BabyMed: 5 Tips for Feeling Saucy with a Bump
This piece first appeared on BabyMed.com, where I write a regular column on fashion during pregnancy. The rest of my articles for BabyMed can be found here.
There is immense pressure these days to not only look fabulous during pregnancy but to feel fabulous.… Read the rest
Paging Dr. Smerling: Are You a Yeller? Here’s How To Stop It NOW
Here’s something we’ve all done from time-to-time when we’ve unexpectedly lost our temper: yelling at or around our children. But when does it cross the line into abuse? And can even a little yelling create lasting problems? Family therapist Dr. Kathryn Smerling weighs in, and provides advice on how to stop, below.… Read the rest
Paging Kristin McGee, Celebrity Fitness Expert: The Best Prenatal Yoga Poses
Celebrity fitness expert Kristin McGee, aka “The Bendi Girl”, is back with more fabulous info on keeping in shape before, during and after pregnancy. Read on for Kristin’s fave yoga poses during pregnancy. As an added plus, you can enter to win Kristin’s fabulous Yoga DVD here!… Read the rest
Rosie to the Rescue: Remember Other Moms When Planning Playdates
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 Northeast Doulas: How the Heck Do I Choose a Doula?
Although I’ve never used a doula during the births of my children, I know that they are a valuable source of comfort and support for many, many women before, during and after labor. But if you thought finding a good OB-GYN was difficult, it’s even harder to locate the perfect doula! … Read the rest
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