All articlesWhat is Your Infant's Nursing Style?By Just Ask Baby, DivineCaroline Breastfeeding is never as simple and straightforward as it might seem. Indeed, Edith Jackson, a pediatrician at Yale described (in the 1950s) five different nursing styles. Knowing the style a baby has, helps you know how to respond appropriately:BarracudaThese babies know what they are after;... The Ten Inch Rule: How Safe are Airbags During Pregnancy?As you know, airbags can save lives in car crashes, but many of my pregnant patients are very concerned about the risks involved to their unborn child if an airbag is deployed in an accident. Their concerns are warranted in that motor vehicle accidents present a greater risk to a... Yoga for the First Trimester: The Downward DogYoga is respectful of both your rapidly increasingly anxious mind. This pose in particular is perfect for the first trimester. It helps to alleviate physical and mental fatigue, while increasing hips flexibility (which, a few months from now, you'll be very glad to have). 1. Start on your hands and... Did I Cause my Baby's Separation Anxiety?Did I cause my baby's separation anxiety? My baby is only happy when I'm within arm's reach. If I dare to leave the room, she cries as if I've left the country! I can't even so much as take a shower these days, let alone leave the house without... Pregnancy and Body Scrubs: A Guide to Safe ScrubbingIs it safe to get a body scrub during pregnancy? The short answer is yes, it’s safe to get a body scrub while you’re pregnant (although comfortable is another matter). The salt or sugar on the outside of your skin is unlikely to do anything to the inside because it doesn’t... B&P on Eye on the BayBarefoot & Pregnant @ Hotel Los Gatos & Spa Elia was featured on CBS5's Eye on the Bay August 7, 2009. Watch the video B&P on Today ShowBarefoot & Pregnant @ Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa was featured on NBC’s Today Show August 15, 2006. Watch the video B&P on View from the Bay - February 5, 2010Barefoot & Pregnant @ Hotel Healdsburg & Spa was featured on ABC7's View from the Bay February 5, 2010. Watch the video Mocktails From Glow Mama: Chocolate ValentiniIngredients: 2 oz melted chocolate (or chocolate sauce)1 oz Glow Mama 1 oz club soda (or Sprite for a sweeter option)1 oz Half-n-half creammelted chocolate to rim the glass Directions: Carefully melt the chocolate and pour into the bottom of a martini glass, using the rest to rim the edge of the glass (and coat any fresh fruit garnish). Mix... Getting Your Head Around Your New BodyWho'd have thought your boobs could actually get bigger? Well, you have a new baby and, surprise, surprise, you have a new body too. If you're more than a little shocked by the woman that you see in the mirror, reassure yourself that this is merely your transitional body as,... |