On Monday, November 26 we welcomed sweet Hadley Jayne to our family (pictures credited to Erin Rachel Photography). We are over the moon excited and couldn't be happier about this new squishy addition. She is 6 pounds of pure...
Don't commit to one bottle ahead of time
You might think the uber-expensive, eco-friendly, stainless steel, Kid Kanteen bottles are the coolest thing to hit the market since the pacifier, but what's really important is what your baby thinks. Yes,...
Have you ever heard the saying, “Miracles happen to those who believe in them?” Well, after having given birth to a baby prematurely, I found myself a believer. In fact, I found that statement could not resonate more since my...
Heart disease is the number one killer in Louisiana and in America. Heart disease does not discriminate against age, race or gender. Unfortunately, the killer isn’t easy to see. Heart disease is often silent, hidden and misunderstood. As a mom,...
We moved to New Orleans when I was pregnant with my first child. Thus in the early months of first time motherhood, I didn't know many (okay, any) other new mothers. As I'm sure you know, there is NOTHING...
Did you know that 15-20% of known pregnancies end in a miscarriage? That means that if you are in a group of five women, the chances of at least one of you having experienced pregnancy loss is very great. This...
What is the one thing you can’t ever have too much of with a newborn baby? Okay, besides diapers and wipes…pictures of course! Whether you use your digital camera or cell phone, there will surely be no shortage of...
Babies lucky enough to be born in New Orleans are not only blessed with the title of New Orleans native, but they are also fortunate that their mothers have access to a variety of nurturing wellness resources. Prenatal yoga is one...
In preparation for Hurricane season , we hope our readers will find the following links helpful:
Official Louisiana Hurricane Survival Guide
Breastfeeding During Emergencies
Staying Safe During a Disaster while Pregnant
Talking with Kids After the Hurricane
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Is there anything more rewarding than looking at a chubby 15 pound baby and knowing that you "grew" that baby, first in your body and now on your milk?
Is there anything sweeter than an 8 week old baby, who...
Ask and you shall receive.
You all asked for my top workouts for after the baby, so here you go. Now, if only it was that easy: to ask and receive. To ask for your pre-pregnancy body back and POOF!...
Childbirth. When you're pregnant for the first time, it is both inevitable and unknowable. But thanks to TLC and the Discovery Channel, our heads are filled with lots of images and expectations. I certainly had watched my share of...