Midwives need medical collaboration not supervision. Midwifery is a birth specialty. Midwives are specially trained through years of schooling, mentoring, and peer review, in the art of...
A doula is just some chick you met on the internet, do you really want her making medical decisions on your behalf? Of course not, but part of a doula's job is that of advocate, right? ...
Given that the majority of all infertility diagnosis' can be treated with today's medical technologies and advancements, it is surprising that many couples still suffer in silence when they fail to...
Ed note: This week's column on attachment is the second of a two-article series on attachment. Read the first one here.Attachment, the relationship between a child and caregiver that allows for...
Ed note: This week's column on attachment is part one of a two-article series. Have you heard the term attachment bandied about by your pediatrician or other providers and wondered, "What do...
My son celebrated his 18th month earth-side. Like most third kids, we celebrated by totally forgetting. Sorry kid. But for many, that 18th month mark offers the mom an opportunity to look...
An expectant dad recently asked during a lecture if life after baby is as difficult as often portrayed in this column. I clarified for him - by all means, there's great joy too! But yes, there are...
Ok, so the chipper woman who looooovvvveeesss "Wheels on the Bus" isn't your BFF. Or the mom of the twins wasn't even born in your decade. Or, maybe, the too-cool-for-school emo mom's...
Children are often taught that that they can grow up to be anything they want if they just try hard enough. An astronaut? Of course! The president - you bet! Singer, astrophysicist, ballerina,...
Infertility affects over 6 million couples in the United States and globally the numbers are much larger. There are various causes of infertility and one can be that the female cannot carry a...
A core and satisfying relationship prior to the arrival of baby may have included a trusted partner, regular activities and a significant comfort level. When all of a person's prior life rhythms are...
While everything from diapers to sleep can cause stress and distress for new parents, feeding is often one of the top concerns in life after baby. The breast versus bottles debate has advocates on...
Remember flu season before you had a baby? Days of calling in sick to the office, lounging on the couch with reruns of your favorite show, and catching up on the latest magazines? Long naps and...
The full expression of Camel Pose (Ustrasana) is a daunting thing for a beginner or for some pregnant woman. Let's dial back this intermediate backbend to provide a gentle heart-opening option to get...
I understand that being pregnant can seem like it is taking forever, and that some of the consequences of housing another human being are (sometimes not so much, sometimes extremely) uncomfortable...
The holiday season has arrived, bringing joy to many and the promise of a new year. For those with young children, the holidays also bring a unique set of logistical challenges. In the...
While adjusting to life with a new child, many couples find themselves arguing with each other in a way unlike before their little bundle arrived. Conflict can arise on a variety of fronts. But...
Let me just say up front that I am emotionally neutral on the force of gravity. Which is different for me. I am rarely emotionally neutral, and I appreciate the objectivity that being neutral brings...
"It's just so relentless," the dad of a five month old groaned about parenthood. "I mean, people warned me, and I thought 'I got it', but it feels endless. Does it ever get better?" It's...
The transition for men to fatherhood can seem abstract for the months of gestation. While an expectant mother undergoes physical changes, triggering internal preparation for a new child, expectant...
