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  • Does “natural” and “organic” mean the same thing?

    I feel your frustration. In this age of greenwashing (the popular term for the oh-so-trendy eco-marketing claims based on no real science or proof of statement), labels can be extremely misleading. My mom recently came home with a new shower curtain that touted its eco-glory because it contained no

  • I just learned that my doctor wants to induce my labor. What is going to happen?

    With an induction, every health care provider has their own preferences and will tailor what they recommend to your specific circumstances. With many inductions, midwives and OB/GYNs may use a "prostaglandin gel" in the cervix to help it soften and dilate. We call that "ripening the cervix." Many ti

  • How to: Bathe Your Newborn

    Not only do you have a squirmy baby - now you're going to have a squirmy, slippery baby? Yes, it's time to put baby in the bathwater.Duck on TowelsDuring the first few weeks home from the hospital, you'll want to just give your baby a sponge bath using warm water and a cloth. The umbilical stump wil

  • “Hot Picks” for Summer Maternity Style

    Mommas, summer has arrived and maternity style is better than ever. The marketplace hasn't seen this much splendor in years! Who knows how long these trends will stick around, but they are looking good and so should you. So pay attention and get ready to be spectacular!Not that I'm trend obsessed (f

  • Introducing your new baby to your dog or cat...

    Remember Nana the dog in Peter Pan? Now that was a well-trained pet. She put the kids to sleep, protected them from strangers (most, anyway), and even did the laundry. But unless you know where to get a dog like that, you may want to carefully plan how to introduce your new baby to your dog or cat.C

  • A last hurrah before baby makes three!

    Before the stork arrives and you enter the world of sleepless nights and diaper genies, you may want to consider a last hurrah as a "free" couple. It's called a "babymoon," and you can think of it as a celebration of your life together up to this point, a spirited launch into your new life as parent

  • Is there anything that I can do to choose the sex of my baby?

    I love this question, and I hear it all the time from my patients. And the answer - amazingly enough - is yes. There are some things that you can do to increase the likelihood that you'll have a boy baby. First, you must eat lots and lots of broccoli. Just kidding. That's an old wives tale. The reco

  • People call it “morning sickness” but I’ve been feeling sick all day long!

    Feeling queasy and nauseated is an awful way to begin your pregnancy. It's probably also difficult for you to eat. Most women experience "morning sickness" or feel seasick until their 12th week, when hormone levels begin to stabilize. If a pregnant mom is throwing up continuously, she'll need to be

  • What’s the deal with dyeing my hair during pregnancy?

    Looking good is important when your body is changing in ways that you can't control! And coloring your hair can help you feel like yourself as the rest of your body grows and grows and grows. Most OB/GYNs and Midwives agree that hair dyes are probably safe in pregnancy and do not pose a risk to the