Not according to William Camann, an anesthesiologist and author of Easy Labor: Every Women's Guide to Choosing Less Pain and More Joy in Childbirth. Camann said, "All of the available evidence now, and there are lots of good studies on this, very clearly shows no cause-and-effect relationship between epidurals and cesareans." A 2007 review published […]
I loved babywearing from the beginning. As a newborn, my daughter loved the closeness and warmth of being in my arms. I loved being able to have my hands free, but also knowing that my little one was safe, secure, and happy. No one had to tell me about the benefits of babywearing; it just […]
Pediatric Dentist Michael Hanna is a spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. He has been in practice for over 16 years and "enjoys working with children and educating new parents about how to care for their child's teeth." The following Q & A post about dental care for infants and toddlers is a […]
When it comes to gift giving and receiving, I'm not a big fan of surprises. I would much rather receive something that I really want/need than something that someone thinks I want/need. Likewise, I'd rather give something desirable than take a wild guess and hope I'm right. That's why I like Christmas wish lists. I've […]
I'm a big fan of mom-owned businesses. I admire women that pursue a passion with gusto - often so that they can spend more time with their little ones. In an attempt to support women who offer high-quality products or services, I plan to spotlight a mom-owned business from time-to-time. Today, I begin with Cause […]
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I dream of being on Oprah. I want to be sitting there in a stylish outfit with a glossy book on my lap, talking about how much I love writing and how I so desperately want to impact the world around me for good. I want to hear her talk about her school for girls […]
I could probably write up a very descriptive narrative here about how nauseous and horrible I felt during the first trimester of my pregnancy, but I won't for the sake of my readers who are currently experiencing it. I remember that any small mention of something disgusting could potentially send me over the edge (or […]