Prenatal Yoga can be a great way to prepare for childbirth and stay healthy during your pregnancy. For this article, I have the pleasure to have Nikki Allen discuss yoga positions and breathing during pregnancy. Nikki is a doula, holistic health coach, personal trainer and nutrition-wellness expert. She also is the voice behind Zestful Vitality, …
Sleep training is a process used to teach your baby to fall asleep on their own and stay asleep. It is a highly debated topic among parents, who wonder if the benefits of this training outweigh the risks. For this article, I have the pleasure to have Petra K. McEwan, M.D, discuss her thoughts on …
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As much as we would love to say that all of our lives never will have trials or tears, the reality is that many of us will overcome obstacles that we never imagined possible. I recently had the pleasure to speak with Kalyn Rios, the voice behind HisPhoebe.com. This is her story of infertility and …
All parents want their children to feel clean and comfortable in their skin. There is nothing quite like the smooth touch of a newborn’s back or the feeling of their adorable chubby arms and legs against yours. However, a newborn has extremely delicate skin and it requires a lot of sensitive care. In this article, …
Breastfeeding does not always look like how you see on the movies. On television you see a perfect smiling mother bring her perfect baby to the breast and start nursing without any issues. You might see the baby open nice and wide and she is probably washing her dishes at the same time. Real life …
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The movies really are not realistic when it comes to pregnancy. Not everyone has a majestic perfect “pregnancy glow” throughout their pregnancy. In contrast, most of us normal people deal with several skin issues as our hormones rage inside our bodies. A good skin care routine is essential for every pregnant woman, and you need to know what products to avoid as your progress through your pregnancy. In this article, we will discuss several skin care secrets to help remedy common skin issues during pregnancy.
After months of waiting you are finally bringing your newborn home! All of your preparation has come to this very moment, as you face your baby in your car seat and think to yourself, okay… now what? Your baby’s homecoming is a special moment, but it is also filled with a lot of uncertainty. How do I know that my baby is feeding well? What if my baby keeps crying? What do I do when I am so frustrated and just cant take anymore? In this article, we will discuss how to survive the first night at home with your newborn.
As a mom, I know that sometimes it is hard to live a healthy and active life. Right as you sit down to plan a healthy meal for your family, your kids ask you to play with them. You attempt to organize some outdoor activities for the kids, but life happens and you just do not have the time anymore. It is so important to teach your kids how to live a healthy lifestyle, and try to start them out young! In this article, we will discuss some ways to keep your children healthy and active, even as a busy mom.
I have been a nurse for a long time now, and honestly the amount of disrespectful and just flat out nasty patients I see is very shocking. As a nurse, I want to help everyone in my care. If someone is nasty, I will get them what they are asking for eventually. However, I will move heaven and earth to help out a sweet and respectful patient. I know the majority of patients want to be respectful and mindful of their healthcare team. In this article, I will discuss how to be the perfect patient. It basically is a guide to become the patient that every nurse wants to have!