We are moving to a new apartment down the street, tomorrow. Those of you who have packed up a whole home before know that this is A LOT of work! And since organizing and packing seems to be a missing gene in the male personality, I find myself doing most of the work.
Yet people keep warning [...]

Are you stressed out because your baby won’t sleep, or does your baby not sleep becuase you are stressed out?
The Early Human Development journal suggests it might be mom’s fault: Babies born to mothers classified as anxious or depressed while pregnant were about 40 percent more likely to refuse to go to bed, to wake [...]

Somebody put together a list called Signs that it’s time to look for a new care provider.  It’s funny because although I can tick off a few things on that list, I really couldn’t care less.
For example, the first thing listed is: Each visit to the OB office feels like you’re on the converyor belt in a [...]

Oh my! Someone is really pissed by her shopping experiences at Mimi’s Maternity. I can’t say I remember an experience like ths, but it’s been a while since I stepped into a maternity store. This time, I ordered most things online, and am making do with what I have from the last one.  Anyway, judging [...]

How do a mother’s feelings durring pregnancy affect her relationship with that child? Well, when I was pregnant with Esther, who is now two years old, I’ll be the first to admit that I was not exactly “accepting” of the fact. There was no question that I wanted to have children but I was’t feeling particularly [...]

Did you know that eating too much tuna can harm a growing fetus? What about sushi? Have you thought of re-heating your deli meats before eating them? How many cups of coffee is it safe to drink while pregnant? Do you think it’s ok to gain 40 lbs, since you are now “eating for two”?
Read the facts [...]

Want to see your developing baby in all his or her glory? If those fuzzy sonograms are really not enough to satisfy your desire to see your baby, check out the 3-D Pregnancy website. They have a week-by-week pregnancy calendar, amazing 3-D images of your baby, education articles and fun stories. It will let you [...]

“Chronic mild stress in pregnant mothers may increase the risk that their offspring will develop cerebral palsy,” says a new study. “These findings are consistent with growing evidence that constant stress, even minimal, can have a major impact on the quality of life.” Well, if that doesn’t stress you out, I don’t know what will. [...]

Been wondering if it’s normal to wet your pants every time you sneeze? Want to know why you’re so constipated or gassy? Are you sweating more and smelling stronger? Check out this article for some answers to those questions you’re too embarrassed about to even ask your doctor!

Who knew there was a website totally devoted to curing acid reflux? Well, if you suffer from heartburn during pregnancy, here’s an article that might be helpful. They say there is no way to completely elimitate it, but some helpful suggestions are offered to make you as comfortable as possible.