New and Expecting Parents

AFRAID MY BABY WILL GROW UP LIKE ME
by Mary Follin and Kristi Crosson
THE PROBLEM: My childhood was the kind you want to forget. (Abuse, neglect, you name it.) I’ve been able to escape it, and by…

It is common for new dads to feel lost during the first few weeks or months following the birth of their child. The truth is this is a brand new experience and many first-time dads usually have no…

Doula care is gaining popularity and for good reasonEvidence Based Birth, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and even royal families are saying, “Yes! hire the doula”
Doula…

More and more women are prolonging become pregnant, with some women waiting to have their first baby until after the age of 35. Career goals, easier access to contraceptives and second marriages…

Have you ever thought about how your birth order affects your personality and how you interact with others? Birth order can play a huge role in what you consider to be your strengths and…

Written by Nikki DucasKeeping your finances under control is hard enough under regular circumstances, never mind when pregnancy hormones rage.  Don’t let the financial stress of a new arrival…

We're  here for women’s healthcare needs—through pregnancy and beyond
By Emily FreehlingFor Dr. Nikola Alex Letham, practicing obstetrics and gynecology is about empowering women to make informed…

Two area lactation consultants share insights during National Breastfeeding Month
By Rhiannon Ellis
 
August is National Breastfeeding Month, kicked off by World Breastfeeding Week from August…

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By Christina KatzI have not used diaper wipes boxes for their originally intended purpose in many years, but I still go through plenty. Maybe because the natural, unscented types of wipes are…