Tags archives: parenthood

Birth Doulas - An Essential Presence in Modern Maternity Care

The role of the birthing doula gained popularity from the studies of Dr. Marshall Klaus and John Kennel, illustrating the benefits of the presence of a doula during the labor proce[...]

You Are What You Eat and Baby Is Too

Spinach. Eggs. Parsley. Peanuts. Beef. Last year was a landmark for food recalls – so many we seemed to all glaze over at the news of yet another sweeping net of bites-gone-ba[...]

Fertile and Fit: Best Prenatal Workout Tools

I hardly exercised in my first pregnancy and the 42 preggo pounds were scattered generously from my rump to my chipmunk cheeks. But, by the time #2 came around, I was a Pilates add[...]

Healthy Snacking for the Mommy-to-Be

During pregnancy our bodies require a whopping 60-75 grams of protein per day. Gosh, I have a challenging time getting in the 35 grams when I am not carrying a child. A great way t[...]

Social Media and Pregnancy Awareness Month

When I began my first Internet company, an online magazine, in 2001, my goal was simply to entertain others while achieving my dream of becoming a successful entrepreneur. As I tra[...]

Why Your Workout Should Change With Pregnancy

Whether you like it or not, your life will change after having a baby. Beyond that, your workout should change as well! Being a mom is simply not good on your body. As a mom, you h[...]

Crock Pot Lentil Veggie Stew

It’s been cold, rainy and — thankfully — really quiet here after the holidays, which means there’s plenty of time for me to make warm soup to fill everyone’s belly. Even though I’v[...]

7 Ways to Nurture Your Pregnant Self

We believe wholeheartedly that self care is an activity that requires practice. That is one of the reasons why we dedicate an entire week during the month of Pregnancy Awareness Mo[...]

Bach Flowers To the Rescue For Holiday Stress

The holidays are once again upon us and a mad rush to commercialism is actively happening around the world. Schedules are thrown off, traveling, excitement, expectations … it’s eno[...]

What is the White Out Campaign?

When I first saw this I thought it was some new cleaning product that would make my whites whiter and my brights brighter. That’s a pitfall of the “multi-tasker” scanning her emai[...]