Written by Katy Linda, IBCLC Breastfeeding while back to work. It’s one of those things so many parents worry about. How do you manage it all? You figure out what works best for you. Just like nearly every other facet of parenting, there is no one size fits all approach to returning to work and…
While pregnant did you take a prenatal supplement? And what about after baby is born; have you considered taking a postnatal vitamin? It is well known that a high quality prenatal supplement can provide you with extra folate, vitamin D, and magnesium to support a healthy pregnancy. Once baby arrives, you may still need additional…
You’ve had your baby, welcomed all of the visitors and friends who want to meet the newest addition, and eaten all of the food you’d prepared and stored in the freezer. You have survived the first week or two of motherhood, cried countless tears as your hormones regulate, and said goodbye to your significant other…
When my closest friends were having babies, I was just getting married. I was pretty clueless about most things regarding the postpartum period and since the last baby to be born in my family was my 22-year-old sister, I knew even less about babies. I hadn’t a clue as to ways to support a new…
Having a new baby can be a very challenging time for some mothers and their families. Mom may be healing from surgery or a difficult birth. The partner may not be able to take any time off work, or maybe he travels a lot. Some families don’t live in the same area as their…
The placenta, a temporary organ, has a crucial role to play in pregnancy. It nourishes the fetus, also bringing oxygen and removing waste for the mother’s kidneys to dispose of. This essential organ also regulates hormone production throughout pregnancy and is responsible for sustaining the pregnancy. The placenta, attached to the baby via the umbilical…
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