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I want to talk about mindfulness. You’ve probably heard of mindfulness before, but I want to talk about it in the context of desire. Mindfulness helps us close the twenty tabs that are open in our brains all the time. For me, those can be...
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This is sponsored content. Rice with barbecue sauce…supersized McDonald’s fries at 1 am…cheese with ketchup…chocolate ice cream with green sprinkles…honey mustard on everything. It’s common knowledge that some pregnant women can have very...
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Pregnancy
The Lamaze method is a popular childbirth approach that teaches expecting parents strategies for handling pain during labor, potentially reducing unnecessary medical intervention. The Lamaze method is America’s oldest, most popular childbirth...
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Pregnancy
It’s no secret that giving birth can be a painful endeavor. But a growing number of women are opting against using pain meds and epidurals during labor and instead trying to find more natural methods of combating contractions. One such method is...
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It’s the New Year, and many men and women are gearing up to make (and hopefully keep) their New Year’s resolutions. However, if you are pregnant, here are some resolutions you should probably skip. 1. Getting healthy by trying a juice cleanse or...
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This is sponsored content. Tennis balls, hard candy, acupuncture, belly dancing…across the world and throughout the years, women have been trying all kinds of different ways to deal with the pain of labor and delivery without using pain...
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A computer scientist at the University of California, San Diego developed an app that measures parental stress and offers strategies to cope with the stress. The original test group consisted of parents of children with attention-deficit...
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Parenting
Summer is supposed to be a laid back time full of relaxation and play. Kids are home with more time on their hands, you may have travel plans, and the typical schedule is completely out the window. Kids are more relaxed; however, parents tend to be...
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Baby
The milk let-down, or milk-ejection reflex (abbreviated MER), is when a nursing mother’s milk is being actively released from the cells that produce and store the milk. These cells are called alveoli, and when they constrict and release the milk to...
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Pregnancy
The pelvis is made up of a few bones that are held together by ligaments. These ligaments, which normally stretch during pregnancy, sometimes lengthen so much that they cause pain and discomfort. The pubic symphysis is a joint that unites part of...
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Pregnancy
In the past, some healthcare professionals frowned upon pregnant women exercising, especially after the second trimester. But research is showing just how important exercise can be. One recent study has suggested that exercise could even boost a...
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Pregnancy
Do yoga exercises promote a healthier, more relaxed pregnancy? Although the jury is still out with a definitive answer, recent research indicates that yoga has multiple benefits for pregnant women. In one recent study, practicing yoga was...
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Pregnancy
You see it in dentists’ offices nationwide, but until about five years ago, there was one place you didn’t see nitrous oxide (laughing gas): in the delivery room. But this isn’t true everywhere. Nitrous oxide is an anesthesia option for laboring...
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Baby
Gas in your baby’s digestive tract can cause a firm tummy and an uncomfortable baby. One of the ways you can help to relieve some of the built-up gas is through an infant massage. Not only does a massage help you bond with your baby, it also can...