Health
The answers to 8 secret questions you want to ask your gynecologist
We’ve all been there—yes, even me, a midwife. Sitting on that cold…
What is a lotus birth? Here are the basics, mama
Some women decide not to have the umbilical cord cut at all, a practice called lotus birth.
The benefits of a ‘Super Nap’ and why you need one, now, mama
It’s called yoga nidra meditation, and it’s amazing.
What saved me in the early stages of having 4 children under 4
After having two babies 18 months apart, my husband and I decided…
We need to talk about postpartum rage—and why it happens
The kind that sneaks up on you and before you know it, you are exploding.
Expert tips to help relieve constipation during pregnancy
For all the bowel movement talk we do, there’s one area we seem to neglect—our own.
The top 10 myths about the mental health of new moms
2. “I can’t take any medication until I’m no longer pregnant/nursing.”
Every mama needs her ‘thing’—running is mine
As soon as I lace up my shoes, I start to feel a sense of relief.
It’s science: Probiotics may lower your risk of pregnancy complications
Permission to eat more yogurt.
How much sleep does your whole family need?
Here’s a simple chart you can follow.
Breastfeeding cuts a mother’s type 2 diabetes risk in half, study shows
The biggest benefits were seen after 6 months, but any amount of breastfeeding reduced mom’s risk.
5 mindfulness lessons adults can learn from kids
Unlike many preconceived notions, mindfulness meditation isn’t actually thinking about nothing.
Hire the housekeeper: 6 reasons moms shouldn’t feel guilty about hiring help
4. Because your time is worth the money.
Want to practice more self-care, mama? Try these products
It’s time to *finally* focus on giving yourself a little extra TLC you’ve been craving.
Probiotics may be the answer to soothing your baby’s colic
Good news for parents everywhere: The probiotic strain BB-12 has been shown to reduce crying episodes and duration in infants with colic.
Mama: Don’t talk weight loss resolutions in front of your child —here’s why
Moms are probably the most important influence on a daughter’s body image.
7 Indoor Prenatal Workouts
Get your blood flowing without leaving your living room.