"These poses offer physical and emotional benefits for expectant partners while cultivating closeness with their significant other. A wise yoga teacher once told me “it’s yoga practice, not yoga perfect” and I encourage you to welcome the unexpected and the awkward as...
"I was so happy with the way I was handling the new addition that my following depression blew me out of the water. My husband was away on a trip, and I got a new car. Sounds like a good thing, but somehow I found driving a new car with its new buttons and pockets in...
"With the rise of women returning to work postpartum, mothers in the 21st century have faced an unprecedented time in traditional partnerships where the mother works full time yet remains largely responsible for the household duties, the invisible work, and emotional...
" Instinctively, parents want to be in contact with their children—it’s why leaving your baby alone to cry can feel so painful. It is painful, for both parents and children. If you have been denying yourself and your baby that close attention, be assured that being in...
" It can be difficult to take a nap when your mind is racing. Doctors have found that binaural beats can change the brain’s production of delta waves. Delta is the brainwave frequency that causes a person to fall asleep."As a mother-to-be, new mother, mother of five,...
"...moms may need to wean their babies or switch to formula before the surgery since both anesthesia and antibiotics can impact breast milk." After childbirth, many moms start wondering how they can enhance their physical appearance, allowing them to feel confident in...
" Birth (any type of birth whether it is a c section, epidural, non medicated or induction) requires focus, concentration and a sense of calm in order to trust the journey ~ meditation is the perfect preparation." Looking to create a more mindful, empowering...
Elliot: Welcome to the Informed Pregnancy and Parenting Podcast. I'm your host, Dr. Elliot Berlin. You have tuned into Part 2 of a two-part pre-birth episode. My guest today is Christina Perri, and we’re going to jump right in from New Year of 2020 when Christina had...
"Your spouse arriving home has sensed (i.e. read 18 text messages ALL IN CAPS LOCK) that you needed a little treat. He pours a glass of Sauvignon Blanc and takes a sip. He pops the toddler's loopy straw in the bottle and hands it to you. What a catch." You used to be...
"Doing acts of kindness benefits us all. They boost feelings of confidence, control, happiness and optimism. Sign me up for that!" ♫ It’s the most resolute time of the year! ♫ With tension everywhere these days, my 2023 New Year’s Resolution is to adopt habits and...
**This is a repost of a classic Informed Pregnancy article."Taking care of yourself has to be your number one priority. The better you feel the bigger the difference you can make in this world; for yourself, your family and your friends." As a hypnobirthing teacher...
**This is a repost of a classic Informed Pregnancy article. "Stress is also implicated in decreased birth weight. The hormones that are released in a chronic stress state affect blood vessel constriction and may decrease the appetite of the mother, in turn affecting...