Pregnancy & Fertility
What could be better than sharing the joy of your pregnancy with your husband? Despite the swollen feet and occasional bouts of nausea, there is a lot of euphoria in being pregnant. The first time...
There is a new pregnancy trend that has parents singing, beating drums, playing music and talking to their pregnant bellies. A University of Alabama study has linked in utero stimulation programs to...
There is nothing like nausea to destroy your summer fun or dampen the excitement of a new pregnancy. According to Dr. Jessica Schneider, a Century City obstetrician and gynecologist, "Morning...
Just as selecting a name and decorating a nursery are a natural process when you're expecting a baby, having a baby shower is a staple in most first time pregnancies.While baby showers that include...
"I found out I was pregnant with twins at my first check up with the infertility doctor a few weeks into my pregnancy. When I met with my obstetrician, she told I would probably need bedrest starting...
Ask most people in their 30s if they've changed at all since their 20s and the answer will be almost unanimously yes.For would-be parents, the chasm between twenty-something and thirty-something is a...
As a Childbirth Educator and Lactation Consultant for more than two decades, I have observed the changing needs of pregnant women and new parents.Women are starting families later in life....
A New Baby - Congratulations! What a wonderful addition to your family. Here are a few ideas to help you during this exciting (and exhausting) period of your baby's life:Remember to take care of...
Years ago, I wrote an article, "The Only But Not Lonely", focusing on the life of an only child. I highlighted the positive aspects and touched on the negative. I was an expert in raising an only...
