Tag: health
Late Postpartum Hemorrhage and a Retained Placenta
Eight weeks after I gave birth to my second child, a sudden feeling of warmth and the quick realization that I was bleeding through...
M is for Mama, M is for Mental Health
We were given a leaflet about "shaken baby syndrome" at the hospital when my baby was born. It is where a caregiver shakes a...
Are Babies Born With a Circadian Rhythm?
As my son transitioned into a toddler bed this week, we’ve reflected on his past sleeping habits. He’s always been an amazing sleeper (don’t...
How My Bike Saved My Sanity
The year is 2020, and I have just had a baby. My third baby. On January 9, I gave birth to my little (and...
Exercise and the Busy Mom
Finding the time to fit exercise into the busy mom lifestyle can be extremely challenging. Wait, no… MAKING the time. Because we all know...
Three Foods You Definitely Should Not Eat
This week I’ve been extremely frustrated about the misinformation about nutrition online. It’s not uncommon that Instagram accounts that I love and admire share...
Help! My Vagina Is Falling Out
Every few weeks, I see a woman in my clinic who is extremely distressed about what’s suddenly happening to her body and often on...
The FASTER Act May Be Slowing Down Progress
It was supposed to make eating safer and easier. Instead, it has made it more confusing and frustrating.
When the FASTER Act was signed into...
Valentine’s Day Treats That Are Actually Healthy
The month of February reminds us of love. When walking into a store, we are bombarded with heart-shaped balloons, decorations, all things red and...
My Son Told Me to Lose Weight and I’m Taking His...
After the holidays, before the New Year, my son and I were cuddling on the couch, watching a movie. As always, he was bouncing...