Everyone expects pregnancy to be a time for joy and happiness, right? But, for many women, it’s not that simple. Dr. Emma Basch, NYC based clinical psychologist, shares her tips for preparing for pregnancy, gathering support… Read More »Pregnancy and Emotional Health
Anna Catherine Rutledge, our fitness expert and grand puba of Brooklyn Fit4Mom, lots of things that we pretend we understand, but actually don’t. At all. So you had a baby. And during your six-week check… Read More »What to Do About Diastasis Recti
The mother in this photo is not the mama I sat birthside with last night. After coming home from this birth I HAD to put down on paper what unfolded as it was still pumping… Read More »Your Birth Story, as Experienced by Your Midwife
“But I don’t feel depressed.” I hear this time and time again from pregnant and postpartum women who call my clinical practice. These women are plagued by anxiety, racing thoughts, restlessness, sleep difficulties, compulsive behaviors,… Read More »It’s Not Just Depression: Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Brittany Sharpe McCollum of Blossoming Bellies Wholistic Birth Services shares her advice for families considering homebirth as an option. As pregnant individuals and couples become more informed and take greater responsibility in their expectations and standards… Read More »Thinking About Homebirth? 8 Important Things to Consider
Brandi Davis of Child and Family Coaching has some important advice and tips about what to expect from your firstborn (and how to handle it) when you’re preparing to welcome Baby #2 into the fold. … Read More »What to Expect From Baby #1 When Baby #2 Arrives (Or is on the Way)
We recently published a post from Philly-based acupuncturist and placenta encapsulator Julia Park about the benefits of consuming your placenta, so we asked her for a follow up with more answers to all your questions. … Read More »Placentas for the Win
A couple of weeks ago, Holly Ellis Spiegel shared some stories and tips about dealing with unsolicited parenting advice. Now, she’s tackling those pesky comments that pregnant women invariably get (i.e. You’re HUGE! Are you… Read More »4 Ways to Handle Unsolicited Pregnancy Comments
When you’re pregnant, there are so many things to consider, and the marketplace is crowded with all kinds of products. It’s tough to know where to begin, so we asked our friends at Noobie Box to… Read More »Must Haves for Pregnant Mamas
Are you expecting your first, second, third child? Announcing your pregnancy in the workplace (yes, even in this “evolved” world of 2017), you may find your news doesn’t garner as much enthusiasm and well wishes… Read More »Five Things to Consider Before Telling Your Boss You’re Pregnant