Vaginal checks during labor, used to determine cervical dilation and the progression of labor, is one of the most dreaded and uncomfortable procedures for a laboring woman. Vaginal exams can also increase the risk of infection as bacteria is forced toward the cervix, especially after the membranes have ruptured. For low risk labors, vaginal exams […]
Tips
Don’t Bathe That Baby!
Babies are born covered in a thick, white, cheese-like substance called vernix caseosa. In the hospital it is typical for babies to be bathed immediately to remove the vernix. However, an immediate postnatal bath may not be the best option for a baby and should be reconsidered. Vernix Caseosa has many benefits. Produced during […]
Feelin’ the Love
Valentine Ideas for Couples When women become mothers, it can sometimes put a dent in the romance. Let’s face it – we’re exhausted by the end of the day, often have had little ones hanging off of us for a good portion of it, and are less than enthused about more physical contact with our […]
Beating the Blahs: Tip 8
Supplements I left supplementation as the last tip in this series. It is an important factor in preventing a mid-winter funk, but you should use them in conjunction with the other tips: 1. Socialize. Get together with your friends as often as possible. It makes winter bearable! 2. Sleep. It is hard to have […]
Beating the Blahs: Tip 7
Celebrate Your Talents What do you truly *love* to do? Sometimes when we become mothers, we put the “frivolous” things that we enjoy on the back burner while we take care of our families. While some of this is necessary, we don’t have to give up what we love doing just because we have kids. […]
Beating the Blahs: Tip 6
Exercise I can hear the groans already… you knew I was going to get to exercise, right?! Like anything else, doing the right thing is always more effort than not dealing with it. However, the benefits of this one single tip are huge. * Your body functions better * You get natural endorphins […]
