Marjie Hathaway, one of the founders of the Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth (more commonly known as The Bradley Method), has plenty of experience with birth. She's given birth six times - her first three births were medicated and her last three births were un-medicated. Although she has plenty to say on the topic, she is […]
If I had to pick just one item out of my daughter's "closet" that is her very cutest piece, it would definitely be her Skipping Hippos poncho. She looks irresistible in almost anything, but this poncho really shoots her adorableness off of the scale (see left). I slip it over any outfit and instantly receive […]
It's common to see book reviews, but I was recently thinking that it might be nice to see a magazine review every once in awhile. There are so many magazines out there to choose from - what's a mama to do? (Well, for starters - you could subscribe to American Baby and BabyTalk...for FREE. No […]
I often wonder what it must be like for a little newborn to enter the world. I'm sure that it must seem terrifying and perhaps cold in the great sea of light outside the womb. Perhaps that's why some newborns have bouts of fussiness during the first few months of life. It can be a […]
You're probably already familiar with Robeez shoes... like this pair for your outdoor enthusiast... Or this pair for your little rocker... They're cute, comfortable, stretchable, and perfect for crawlers and pre-walkers. (P.S. Grandmas, Aunts, Friends...if you need a cute gift idea for an expecting friend, check out the Essential Gift Sets for Boys or Girls!) […]
I've experienced motion sickness ever since I can remember. Something about the bumps and jarring, the lull and the winding of roads upsets my equilibrium and my stomach. I try to tell myself that it's just "in my head," but nausea doesn't want to listen. Although I don't always experience motion sickness on trips, I […]
Today is the last day of my four-part series on common breastfeeding concerns. I encourage you to log on to the Lansinoh website to:1. Sign up for Nurture Notes ("a free weekly e-message...").2. Get answers to frequently asked questions.3. Enter to win a free manual breast pump or double electric breast pump. To conclude the […]
I'm pleased to welcome Gina Ciagne, Director of Breastfeeding Relations and Outreach at Lansinoh Laboratories Inc., back to Metropolitan Mama for the third installment of this four-part series about common breastfeeding concerns. Q: My breasts feel engorged. What can I do to alleviate my discomfort? Should I pump? GINA'S ANSWER: It is normal for your […]