Health + Wellness

A few months ago I wrote about just how vital it is to prioritize your mental health after having a baby. In that post, I talked about the postpartum coping list I create with my patients. This list details...

More than PMS Every woman you know can likely empathize with the phrase: “I am PMS-ing.” For many of us, it’s as normal as saying that you are hangry or more annoyed with a significant other than usual. Many women...

As a parent, we want to make sure our kid’s lives are hearts, stars, and rainbows every day. We want them to see the beauty in the world around them and have new discoveries be magical. And then sometimes life...

It is STILL difficult for me to find that “perfect” time to exercise even though my son is now a toddler. I still remember those early days when he ate, slept, peed and pooped on a completely unpredictable schedule...

There is no shortage of advice on what to do and what to get after having a baby. There are an infinite number of guides about what to register for, books on everything from nursing to sleep schedules, and...

Postpartum back pain can be from a number of reasons. But, and that's a big but, this was the cause of mine: In 2017, I gave birth to my first child. I know women have babies every day, but this woman ended...

I had a dream the other day where I met my 3 year old self.  It was in my parents 1980s living room, and my 3-year-old self had on the same outfit that I wore on my 3rd birthday...

Sleep Deprived  Sleep. It’s something we all need and none of us get enough of. At my baby shower, I was prepped by friends for poopy diapers, mommy groups, and breastfeeding. I was told I wouldn’t sleep much in the...

The alarm goes off at 5am, and I really did not need the alarm because I did not sleep much anyway... over the summer my daughter had something on her face that looked like a bug bite.  We put...

From the moment I walked in until the moment I left, I felt so comfortable with every step of my first experience at Capital Laser. Sue, the director and most experienced Laser Specialist you will ever meet, went above...

Today marks World Maternal Mental Health Day. Started in 2016, World Maternal Mental Health day was started by an international team of clinicians, researchers, advocates, and survivors of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADS) to bring much-needed attention to...

There is nothing I enjoy more than cooking for my little one! I have always had a passion for healthy cooking. I love experimenting in the kitchen and trying new recipes especially now that Adrian is 15 months old....

“So, do you want more kids?” “What are you waiting for? When will you have another?” “Are you going to give him a sibling?” Looking on at my joyful and vibrant son, these are some of the questions I...

As someone who has eliminated many of the toxic chemicals I use in my daily life, one of my passions is to help others do the same. One of the most common questions from members in my Educational Facebook...