Miscarriage: What Happens And How to Support
What Happens During a Miscarriage–And How to Support Someone Going Through One By Dr. Janet Jacobson Losing a pregnancy can be devastating–and it’s even harder when you feel like nobody understands what has happened to you and your body. I’ve been an OB/GYN for nearly 25 years and have devoted much of my […]
Naturopathic Ways to Treat Incontinence After Childbirth
For many first-time mothers, the joy of welcoming a new baby is accompanied by various physical changes. Postpartum incontinence, which affects many women after childbirth, is one such change that can catch many by surprise. Whether it’s a small leak when you sneeze or a more persistent problem, incontinence can feel frustrating, especially when juggling […]
100 Foods Before Age One
100 Foods Before Age One The goal of baby-lead weaning is honoring a baby’s intuitive eating response and allowing them to self-feed. Another benefit is diet diversity, as the baby is eating modified versions of the same food you are eating. Take advantage of your baby’s flavor window when they are most likely to […]
Bonding With Your Baby
Your Child Looks At You & Experiences Themselves How does your child experience themselves through you? It is called mimicking behavior. It has been said, “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.” And when it comes to your child, this saying has a new meaning. It’s a widely accepted notion that when children imitate, they […]
All About Teething
Oh no! My Baby Is Teething! Now What? When does teething start? Between the age of 4 and 7 months, and as early as 3 months, your baby begins to teeth. These time frames are average, and much of this timing is based upon heredity. The first teeth to peek through are often […]
Bonding for Dads
Bonding for dads may be easier than you think. I’ve never heard a father say, “Moms get to do everything; they get to carry the baby for nine months, they get to birth the baby, and they get to feed the baby.” But… regardless of the fact that men aren’t extremely envious of […]