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The process of becoming a responsible adult is an often shaky one. Many parents realize that their children need some guidance through their teen years, and yet few of us had a good adolescent experience of our own. What can you do to help your teenager live successfully through this difficult period? Be patient. Try…
Instead of the ability to recall facts and figures, employers are placing more value on resourcefulness. They want individuals who can find information, adapt to change quickly, and get things done without instruction.
I believe in a concept called subsidiarity. In a nut shell, it’s the belief that political decisions should be made at the lowest, most local level possible. The government, therefore, should not step in and take over matters which individuals and groups can themselves govern. Mayor Bloomberg of New York recently developed a new program…
As with any care provider, Doulas come in all shapes and sizes. But, every Doula should have certain basic qualities. Your Doula should be able to work well with you and everyone else on your birth team, as well as honor your wishes as best she can.
The most common cause of tailbone pain during pregnancy is a misalignment of the sacrum or sacroiliac joint, known as a sacral rotation or sacral torsion, where the sacrum becomes slanted to one side, causing tightness and discomfort in the lower back and tailbone area.
Bellybar products offer a nice variety of choices to meet daily prenatal nutrition needs. I experienced a noticeable difference in my mood and energy level after a few days of regular use of bellybar prenatal vitmains. My favorites were the Bellybar Boost Nutrition Bars, the Bellybar DHA Soft Chews, and the Bellybar Prenatal + DHA Chocolate Vitamins.
Your Budding Maternity Wardrobe Clothing getting tight? This week, you may notice that your tummy is beginning to expand a bit. Though most women will still fit in their regular jeans for several more weeks, some women experience discomfort. Now may be the time to invest in a belly band or similar clothing addition. This…
Everyone loves babies. We’re programmed to. It’s biological: A 2008 research study at Baylor showed that the happiness centers in our brains light up when we see a baby smiling at us. Conversely, a 2012 study at Aarhus University showed that a baby’s cry elicits a unique, lightning-fast response in his parents to soothe the…
It can be difficult to navigate the world of etiquette when it comes to having a baby, especially if you are not generally concerned with etiquette throughout the rest of your life. But when you have a baby, suddenly you find yourself surrounded by family and friends who seem to care a lot about it….
If there is just one message that I would like to get across to anyone who is interested in childbirth, it’s this: Women, you own your birth. Not your doctor, not your midwife, not your doula. You own it. Let me explain. I subscribe to “Unassisted Childbirth” in my email through Google Alerts. It’s a…