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A whirlwind delivery: The birth of Giada
As I reached the 36th week, we all had much anticipation that our daughter’s birth could be approaching any day. Because our son was born prematurely, [...]
Sugar, sugar
What does it mean? When a mom-to-be is diagnosed with gestational diabetes, it means she has high blood glucose levels but has never had diabetes [...]
Sleep tight
Your newest family member will keep you awake long before she makes her grand entrance. For many pregnant women, catching a good night’s sleep can [...]
Who’s who in the delivery room
Delivering your baby will be one of the most excruciating and wonderful occasions of your life. Your medical staff will become your dearest friends [...]
What a gift: The birth of Leo
It was really hard to believe that we were going to have our second child any day. I was in disbelief; it had gone so [...]
Fast and furious: The birth of Lucy
I left work on Friday afternoon excited for the weekend and ready to knock out our giant to -do list of baby preparation. Our [...]
WavHello SoundBub
After using the WavHello SoundBub I have to say it’s a mama must-have! My littlest one nods off faster and sleeps more soundly when [...]
Second time around: The birth of Nolan
At 36 weeks and two days, on December 12, it was like every other day. I was at the table with my son, Josiah (or Little [...]
Rapid labor: The birth of Josslyn Lenore
I had my weekly checkup on a Wednesday morning before I went into work at the lab. I had had a fun-filled pregnancy thus far, [...]
Fluid check
Flow chart During pregnancy, a mom-to-be’s circulatory system goes through rapid and dramatic changes, says Oliver W. Jones, MD, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist in Denver. Blood volume [...]
The great wait: The birth of Arabella
I had a great pregnancy with Arabella. It was my first pregnancy, and I was a little nervous—but so excited! My doctor said all [...]
Double the fun: The birth of Regina and Eli
On June 13, 2014, I was driving to work with my 3-year-old son, Matheo. I was working as a teacher in the same school/daycare [...]
Step right up: The birth of Daisy
I love telling this story because it was such a beautiful labor—and nothing like my first one. I went into labor the night after my [...]
Through fire and water: The birth of Aaron James
I was prepared to meet our baby on April 27 or after. At 38 weeks, I saw no signs of labor, so I was [...]
Think back
Weight around As your sprout grows, your burgeoning bump pulls your center of gravity forward. This usually results in an arched back and a tilted [...]
Prevent varicose veins
During pregnancy, women are particularly susceptible to developing varicose veins for a variety of reasons, including increased blood volume, pressure in the leg veins and [...]
Prepping for conception
More often than not, the quest toward motherhood includes a few unplanned bumps, but for some women, the difficulties start with the first step: [...]
Worth a shot
Mom’s immunity is passed on to baby during pregnancy, so the vaccines you receive will protect your wee one, too. Follow these recommendations from the [...]
A whirlwind delivery: The birth of Giada
As I reached the 36th week, we all had much anticipation that our daughter’s birth could be approaching any day. Because our son was born prematurely, [...]
Sugar, sugar
What does it mean? When a mom-to-be is diagnosed with gestational diabetes, it means she has high blood glucose levels but has never had diabetes [...]
Sleep tight
Your newest family member will keep you awake long before she makes her grand entrance. For many pregnant women, catching a good night’s sleep can [...]
Who’s who in the delivery room
Delivering your baby will be one of the most excruciating and wonderful occasions of your life. Your medical staff will become your dearest friends [...]
What a gift: The birth of Leo
It was really hard to believe that we were going to have our second child any day. I was in disbelief; it had gone so [...]
Fast and furious: The birth of Lucy
I left work on Friday afternoon excited for the weekend and ready to knock out our giant to -do list of baby preparation. Our [...]
WavHello SoundBub
After using the WavHello SoundBub I have to say it’s a mama must-have! My littlest one nods off faster and sleeps more soundly when [...]
Second time around: The birth of Nolan
At 36 weeks and two days, on December 12, it was like every other day. I was at the table with my son, Josiah (or Little [...]
Rapid labor: The birth of Josslyn Lenore
I had my weekly checkup on a Wednesday morning before I went into work at the lab. I had had a fun-filled pregnancy thus far, [...]
Fluid check
Flow chart During pregnancy, a mom-to-be’s circulatory system goes through rapid and dramatic changes, says Oliver W. Jones, MD, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist in Denver. Blood volume [...]
The great wait: The birth of Arabella
I had a great pregnancy with Arabella. It was my first pregnancy, and I was a little nervous—but so excited! My doctor said all [...]
Double the fun: The birth of Regina and Eli
On June 13, 2014, I was driving to work with my 3-year-old son, Matheo. I was working as a teacher in the same school/daycare [...]
Step right up: The birth of Daisy
I love telling this story because it was such a beautiful labor—and nothing like my first one. I went into labor the night after my [...]
Through fire and water: The birth of Aaron James
I was prepared to meet our baby on April 27 or after. At 38 weeks, I saw no signs of labor, so I was [...]
Think back
Weight around As your sprout grows, your burgeoning bump pulls your center of gravity forward. This usually results in an arched back and a tilted [...]
Prevent varicose veins
During pregnancy, women are particularly susceptible to developing varicose veins for a variety of reasons, including increased blood volume, pressure in the leg veins and [...]
Prepping for conception
More often than not, the quest toward motherhood includes a few unplanned bumps, but for some women, the difficulties start with the first step: [...]
Worth a shot
Mom’s immunity is passed on to baby during pregnancy, so the vaccines you receive will protect your wee one, too. Follow these recommendations from the [...]
