On Tuesday, December 10, two Florida bills were filed that could be crucial for expecting parents, parents who are planning to foster and for those who are adopting. The “Florida Family Leave Act” referenced in the bills would require businesses… read more
Do you have names yet? This is probably the second most asked question of pregnant women behind, “how far along are you?” Everyone from your mother to your barista wants to know what potential names you have chosen for your… read more
Being pregnant and going into labor can be daunting, but crafting a carefully laid out birth plan can help alleviate some of these fears and help you concentrate on what is the most important thing during labor: bringing your child… read more
Pregnancy is difficult enough with weight gain, hormonal mood swings and morning sickness. But there is a condition that can put pregnant women in a lethal position. Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is also known as postpartum cardiomyopathy. It is an uncommon… read more
Up until the last few years, baby showers were reserved just for celebrating your first pregnancy. The rules of etiquette only allowed a second shower if you were having your second child right on the heels of your first, requiring… read more
By Colleen McTiernan and Lizzie Vasquez You just found out you are pregnant! Congratulations! But put down that celebratory glass of champagne, and stow away the sushi. For the next nine months, there are some food restrictions you need to… read more
By Rizwana Fareeduddin, MA, FACOG Dr. Fareeduddin is a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist in Gainesville, Florida. Follow her on Twitter @rizwanafl Any new parent will tell you that getting sleep is almost impossible. But did you realize that sleep difficulties… read more
By Nicole Irving I am truly blessed. I have three amazing boys who are healthy, happy and full of energy and life. They are smart, sassy and compassionate. They have their dad’s freckles and my eyes. They are the perfect mixture of both of… read more
A generation or two ago, a baby’s first picture would have to wait until his birthday, snapped on a Polaroid camera or captured on film. These days, once that line turns blue on the pregnancy test, a mama-to-be can see… read more
That last getaway before baby comes can be very much needed. Worrying about the birth, the nursery, breastfeeding, which pacifier he or she will want and who will be in the birthing room can be enough to make you want… read more
