Hospital Food (for Baby)
Dealing with the pressure to supplement.
Dealing with the pressure to supplement.
What can I reasonably expect to get done during my maternity leave?
I used to wake up every morning for work, before my husband did. I would shower and get dressed in suits and heels and I wore makeup and blow-dried my hair every day. And then I had a baby.
Having a baby can complicate your relationship with your parents and in-laws. Here’s a guide which identifies the more troublesome varieties of grandparents.
Did a major network television show just get breastfeeding…right?
Shedding, breakage, scalp changes: who knew having a baby could be so tough on your HAIR?
So what really happens to your breasts after pregnancy and nursing?
A good postpartum support network of friends and family is essential…but do they really have to stay at your house the whole time?
The first overnight trip away from your baby. Or toddler. Or kid.
Brought to you by the Misdirected Googlers who erroneously end up here after searching for “list of foods can’t eat while breastfeeding” or “is it safe to eat (insert some junk food I ate a lot of while pregnant) while breastfeeding.”
Somebody’s gotta say it: Let’s talk about POSTPARTUM CONTROL ISSUES.
When your baby has a birth defect. Two amazing parents tell the story of their amazing little man.
It’s not always just the blues. The signs of postpartum depression are not the same for every new mother — sometimes PPD can manifest as postpartum anxiety or anger, rather than depression.
You’ve packed everything but the kitchen sink. But what if you’re out and you NEED THE KITCHEN SINK? (Yep, it’s time to relax and streamline.)
That first time, I clung to that six-week no-sex window for as long as I could. The second time… not so much.
Postpartum is NOT one-size-fits-all. Even if you’re the only “all” we’re talking about.
In which your columnist finally admits to having ongoing and inappropriate feelings towards chocolate pudding.
Amalah chats with Jonniker about colic, reflux and other things that turn your perfect newborn into a terrifying hellbeast.
How to safely — and successfully — do both.
Answer: YOU DO