All articlesDepression During Pregnancy and Child AggressionA new, British study was recently released that showed a possible link between a woman's depression during pregnancy and later teenage aggression in her children. Although it is vitally important to continually research the subject of pre and postnatal depression, I am critical of this particular study. The subject... 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,... A Miracle BirthChildbirth is an amazing time in a woman's life - in a family's life. And, there is no question that childbirth in America is far from perfect. We have a disturbing acceptance of the "medicalization" of birth, far too many interventions and an exorbitantly high cesarean section rate. There is no... Eating for Two, AgainNew mom nutrition for your new mom lifestyle You're delighted with your new baby but less so with your new body. This is not, however, the time to go on a diet. In any case, you don't really need to. Know that having lost ten pounds or so... The Blessing of the MonksBy Judy Kaethler Many years ago we found out that we could not have a baby without medical intervention. Being a mother was something I wanted for so long, but surprisingly, getting the news was not as devastating as I would have expected. In fact, it was almost freeing. It... |
