Can I fly while pregnant?
Want to get in a vacation or business trip before the baby comes? Traveling during pregnancy, especially during the second trimester, can be a nice way to enjoy the precious time before baby and traveling with a partner can create […]
Best Sleeping Positions in Pregnancy
Welcome to the fun world of pregnancy, where you have to re-learn how to do many of the day-to-day (or night-to-night) actions that we all take for granted. Even sleep will become more tricky, and not just because of your […]
Planning ahead for your maternity leave
Maternity leave is a special time for mother and new baby, and one that may not be repeated. In the United States, it is also a complicated issue and something that takes a lot of consideration and involves a lot […]
What does it mean to lose the mucus plug?
Helpful information to help you know what to expect As you approach the day of your baby’s birth, there are a lot of moving parts, so to speak, each with their own purpose and each gearing up to fully prepare […]
How do I find a lactation consultant near me? (And why you need one)
A lactation consultant might be one of the most valued members of your village after you welcome a new baby into the world. Many moms who desire to breastfeed find that they benefit from the support of other women who […]
Real support for breastfeeding parents
Andrea Syms-Brown is an IBCLC, a board-certified lactation consultant, that practices breastfeeding support in New York City and globally. Andrea is an IBCLC, which is a board-certified lactation consultant. She joined us to talk about how we can better support […]
Signs of delayed speech in children
My son is intelligent, has a wonderful imagination, and has no worries about his incredible life. A year ago, you would have not been able to understand his inquisitive conversations or wild imaginative scenarios. My son has had delayed speech […]
Make your walks work for you: 5 tips for better stroller posture
New moms generally have a lot in common but stroller walking is almost a universal similarity. How many hours are spent in those first few months for fresh air, for peace of mind, to lull a baby to sleep, for […]
How to write your maternity leave out-of-office email
You’ve let your employer know that you are expecting a baby. You’ve prepped for your time away and done your part to get your team ready to handle things without you. You have waited at least nine months for the […]
What is the postpartum period and how long does it last
While there is a lot of discussion around the postpartum period, when it comes to a woman’s recovery from giving birth, these discussions are often missing anything about the postpartum timeline. The postpartum recovery timeframe is completely left out. With […]