New IVF Technique Gives Babies Three Genetic Parents?!
New IVF Technique
I am always absolutely in awe of what can be achieved through IVF techniques. Having gone through it myself, and knowing so many other families that have grown because of these medical miracles, I know what a true gift IVF specialists and researchers have given to so many of us.… Read the rest
Miralax and Other Go-To Child Remedies May Not Be Safe
Miralax & Other Go-To Remedies May Not Be Safe
One of my children (I’m not naming names to avoid teenage embarrassment when they’re older!) sometimes has a problem going to the bathroom, and so we’ve used Miralax in the past to help get things, achem, going.… Read the rest
Tips – Taking Care of Yourself During Pregnancy
Taking Care of Yourself During Pregnancy
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I am a mother of 4 and what I have realized is that the healthier and happier I am, the better Mom I am. It sounds obvious but it is not always easy to take care of yourself as a mother. … Read the rest
81 Percent of Parents Say “Your Kids Need Vaccinations!”
Your Kids Need Vaccinations
Vaccinations are a hot button issue, especially now that at least 80 people have contracted the measles after being exposed at California’s Disneyland. People say that vaccinations are unnecessary, and that they could possibly lead to some problems (all the supposed autism links have been debunked, but some people still hold onto them); but when kids are contracting a sometimes deadly illness just from visiting the “happiest place on earth,” we have a problem.… Read the rest
Is Your Child Safe in His Car Seat?
Is Your Car Seat Safe?
Sad but true, I was not shocked to learn that roughly 80 percent of parents across the country are using their child’s car seat incorrectly. The recent study by the National Highway and Traffic Safety Commission isn’t out to demonize parents, but instead to shine a light on a huge problem with educating moms and dads about the proper way to harness their child for a car trip.… Read the rest
Introducing Conversations with Rosie Pope
Conversations with Rosie Pope
I think we need to have a talk. Actually, many of them. Here’s the thing—when I first became a mother, I was so hungry for real, honest conversations with moms who’d been there, been nervous about that (and learned a lot along the way).
A New Year, a New Baby, an Important Decision to Make
A New Year, a New Baby, an Important Decision to Make
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I have to say, there’s something quite refreshing about the start of a new year. Not only is it a great time to reflect on the prior year, it’s also a great opportunity to look ahead with excitement at what’s to come over the next twelve months.… Read the rest
The Naughty List: Would You Ever Cancel Christmas?
Would You Ever Cancel Christmas?
While Santa contemplates his list of children who have been naughty, and those who have been nice —you might also be taking a look back at 2014 and thinking about how your own child’s behavior stacks up.… Read the rest
Pumping Up the Jams: Facts About Breast Pumping at Work
Pumping Up the Jams: Facts About Pumping at Work
As your days of maternity leave dwindle, and you get ready to head back to the office, there’s one thing you may not have given a whole lot of thought to: How the heck are you going to be pumping while you’re at work?… Read the rest
Rosie Pope: A Special Gift This Season – Cord Blood Banking | The ViaCord Blog
A Special Gift This Season- Cord Blood Banking
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Tis’ the season for holiday cheer, beautifully wrapped boxes adorned with colorful bows, and the inevitable question, “Rosie, what’s a special gift that I can give my pregnant friend or family member this holiday season?… Read the rest