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A head start: The birth of George
After getting used to waking up multiple times in the middle of the night, waking up this night was no surprise. I was beginning [...]
A Precious Gift: The Birth of Bryson
My pregnancy started like any other, morning sickness galore on top of cravings. Everything was going great until I went in for the quad [...]
What your due date really means
The countdown Because most women don’t know the exact date of conception, due date calculators typically use the first day of the last menstrual cycle [...]
Ready, set, relax
Pregnancy is a time of joy, wonder … and stress. There’s a lot to do and worry about, and it would be almost impossible to [...]
A shocking surprise: The birth of Caleb
If someone had told me that at the age of 35 I would be having another child, I would have laughed hysterically. The thought [...]
Breathe easy
Risky business Past studies suggest women with asthma (especially those whose asthma isn’t well controlled) are at a higher risk for certain pregnancy complications, including [...]
Itching to meet you: The birth of Daniel
Cholestasis ... a word that I never knew changed my life forever. Cholestasis is a condition I'd never heard of until July 2013. I was 16 weeks [...]
Taking her sweet time: The birth of Avery Nicole
At my 41-week appointment, three days past my due date, hearing the words “Do you want to have a baby today?” not only caused my [...]
Slow to start: The birth of Garrity
I was induced 10 days after my due date. My doctor would have let me go to 42 weeks before induction, but at this [...]
On the double
Are you still in “twin shock” after receiving the news? Or did you have an inkling that you might have two peas in your pod? [...]
Sightseeing
All a blur With fluctuating hormones and the rising swell of fluid retention, expectant women commonly experience vision changes. Reasons and symptoms vary, but it’s [...]
The tissue issue
While moms expect an expanding belly, most don’t consider that housing a munchkin also packs a punch to the respiratory system. Jackie Eghrari-Sabet, MD, founder [...]
Second time around: The birth of Andrew
He's just a couple hours old here. Well, naturally, having done this whole birthing thing before, I can't help but compare the [...]
Finally a family: The birth of Ivy
I wish this was one of those birth stories where it’s a beautiful delivery, and you’re on your way out of the hospital in [...]
And then there were four: The birth of Grace Elizabeth
We have a fourth family member! It is always such a crazy thing to have a baby in your belly one day, and then [...]
Give and take: The birth of Maximilian
I’d never given much thought to becoming a mom. I’d never dreamt of becoming one, nor did I ever think I’d be nurturing enough [...]
And baby makes three: The birth of Isaac Henry
Saturday, October 15 was the big due date, and I had been having contractions for two hours every two minutes. I wouldn't call them [...]
Trimester specific fitness
As your pregnancy progresses, you’ll want to adjust your workout accordingly to accommodate your changing and growing body. Personal trainer, prenatal and postnatal fitness [...]
A head start: The birth of George
After getting used to waking up multiple times in the middle of the night, waking up this night was no surprise. I was beginning [...]
A Precious Gift: The Birth of Bryson
My pregnancy started like any other, morning sickness galore on top of cravings. Everything was going great until I went in for the quad [...]
What your due date really means
The countdown Because most women don’t know the exact date of conception, due date calculators typically use the first day of the last menstrual cycle [...]
Ready, set, relax
Pregnancy is a time of joy, wonder … and stress. There’s a lot to do and worry about, and it would be almost impossible to [...]
A shocking surprise: The birth of Caleb
If someone had told me that at the age of 35 I would be having another child, I would have laughed hysterically. The thought [...]
Breathe easy
Risky business Past studies suggest women with asthma (especially those whose asthma isn’t well controlled) are at a higher risk for certain pregnancy complications, including [...]
Itching to meet you: The birth of Daniel
Cholestasis ... a word that I never knew changed my life forever. Cholestasis is a condition I'd never heard of until July 2013. I was 16 weeks [...]
Taking her sweet time: The birth of Avery Nicole
At my 41-week appointment, three days past my due date, hearing the words “Do you want to have a baby today?” not only caused my [...]
Slow to start: The birth of Garrity
I was induced 10 days after my due date. My doctor would have let me go to 42 weeks before induction, but at this [...]
On the double
Are you still in “twin shock” after receiving the news? Or did you have an inkling that you might have two peas in your pod? [...]
Sightseeing
All a blur With fluctuating hormones and the rising swell of fluid retention, expectant women commonly experience vision changes. Reasons and symptoms vary, but it’s [...]
The tissue issue
While moms expect an expanding belly, most don’t consider that housing a munchkin also packs a punch to the respiratory system. Jackie Eghrari-Sabet, MD, founder [...]
Second time around: The birth of Andrew
He's just a couple hours old here. Well, naturally, having done this whole birthing thing before, I can't help but compare the [...]
Finally a family: The birth of Ivy
I wish this was one of those birth stories where it’s a beautiful delivery, and you’re on your way out of the hospital in [...]
And then there were four: The birth of Grace Elizabeth
We have a fourth family member! It is always such a crazy thing to have a baby in your belly one day, and then [...]
Give and take: The birth of Maximilian
I’d never given much thought to becoming a mom. I’d never dreamt of becoming one, nor did I ever think I’d be nurturing enough [...]
And baby makes three: The birth of Isaac Henry
Saturday, October 15 was the big due date, and I had been having contractions for two hours every two minutes. I wouldn't call them [...]
Trimester specific fitness
As your pregnancy progresses, you’ll want to adjust your workout accordingly to accommodate your changing and growing body. Personal trainer, prenatal and postnatal fitness [...]
