When I was pregnant with my second child, I would come home from working at the Portland Press Herald all day, lay on the couch
Month: January 2016
Remember, anxious moms – this, too, shall pass
There’s something magical about the six-week mark. Even though your baby may not be sleeping through the night yet, you’ve likely established some sort of
Testing trends: More accurate, less risk
The daughter of a friend of mine is expecting her first baby in June. Thanks to over-the-counter home testing, she knew she was pregnant even
Prenatal nutrition: Building a healthy baby
When it comes to prenatal nutrition, local experts’ guidelines are straightforward: Eat plenty of protein, fruits and veggies, and whole grains. Don’t overdo the carbs,
Lots of nutrition questions
Lindsay Clarke, 33, knew she was healthy and fit when she became pregnant last August. She’d hiked and done manual labor in the Peruvian Andes
The perfect match: You, your child, your pediatrician
Even before first-time parents make a birthing plan and arrange a nice long visit for grandmother when baby comes, there is a critical detail that
BABY LOVE! First thoughts on second pregnancy
Anticipating the birth of your second child is every bit as special as your first. In some ways, I’ve found it even more momentous, because
My 36-hour birthing experience
It all started at that moment when you’ve just fallen asleep, when everything feels like a dream – “I think my water just broke.” Thirty-six
Easy style for pregnant and nursing moms
Feeling stylish during pregnancy and nursing can be simple, comfortable and affordable. Many of the clothes worn for pregnancy can also be worn by nursing
A tense vagina is worth dancing about
Sara Juli is not afraid to tackle personal issues in a public forum. She’s a dance artist who has been creating and performing solo work
