Health
Caterina Scorsone on Down syndrome and why it’s all about difference, not disability
In this episode, Liz and Caterina talk about how Caterina processed her daughter's condition, and learned to embrace her daughter's differences rather than view them as "disabilities."
12 nutritious postpartum foods to eat in the first month after childbirth
Hardly any cooking required.
Measles outbreak: 6 things every parent must know & do
There is a state of emergency in Rockland County, but no nation-wide outbreak in America right now.
How I felt when the doctor told us our baby has Down Syndrome
We wanted to run away—not from her, but from everyone else.
An OB/GYN answers the 10 top questions women want to ask about fertility—but don’t
8. How soon can I find out if I am pregnant?
Early exposure to peanuts can prevent peanut allergies in babies, AAP says
Peanut allergy is the most common allergy among food-allergic children.
Letting kids get dirty has lifelong health benefits
Healthy immune systems, here we come.
I can’t remember what it’s like to *not* be a mom
Of course I remember some things—where I lived, what I did most days, what I hoped for in motherhood. But I cannot remember what it FEELS like to be me-before-kids.
I’m training for a triathlon and feeling how truly strong my ‘mom bod’ is
For the first time in nine years I'm not pregnant or nursing a baby.
5 key tips for helping your baby with reflux sleep better
When GERD affects your baby's sleep (and yours!).
New massive study debunks the MMR vaccine & autism myth that has stressed so many parents
The study found that children vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella are actually 7% less likely to develop autism than children who didn't get vaccinated.
How pregnant women can reduce the effects of ‘baby brain’
Maintain good sleep hygiene.
Motherhood is: Needing to be *not* needed just for a little bit
I love my snuggles and I love being the antidote to their fear and sadness. But occasionally, I do wish they understood that they could easily wake their dad for help, or that he is equally capable of putting socks on the correct way.
The most surprising thing about my pregnancy was how powerful I felt
I never could have imagined the energy that I felt with you inside me. I anticipated weakness, illness and slower days. Those came but were far and few between. Instead, what was most present during this pregnancy was my creativity.
10 expert-approved tips for having a great sex life after kids
Staying connected is about way more than date night
Postpartum depression and anxiety are more common than you may think—here are the resources you need
Postpartum depression and anxiety is a common thread in motherhood. In fact…
True life: I Googled ‘morning sickness forever?’ at the beginning of my pregnancy
I try carrots; I try broth, chicken; spoonfuls of nut butters; toast; potatoes; beets. It doesn't matter. Every morning, I dry heave or throw up. There is only one cure: the end of this trimester.
You were someone before you were their mom—and she still matters
I feel like the woman I was before I became a mother is someone I am familiar with, but I don't know her all that well—she's more like an acquaintance. Honestly, I have to think really hard to remember what it was like to be her.
Being diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes was a blessing in disguise
It likely resulted in a more healthy pregnancy overall.2. Exercise is good for all