parenthood

My First Lesson as an Expectant Mother Made Me a Better Physician

My First Lesson as an Expectant Mother Made Me a Better Physician

As a Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist, I care for women with high-risk pregnancies. Many times, they have pre-existing medical conditions that make them high-risk; other times they develop a complication during pregnancy that warrants the care of a high-risk obstetrician, like myself.

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10 Things I Hate About Toddlerhood

10 Things I Hate About Toddlerhood

My twins just turned two years old, and although I love them with every fiber of my being, I am now living a completely new reality :: I am officially in the throes of a love-hate relationship with toddlerhood. Here are just few reasons why…

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Hey Momma – Taking Care of Your Kids Means Taking Care of YourSELF!

Hey Momma – Taking Care of Your Kids Means Taking Care of YourSELF!

Parenthood has changed you in a number of ways. The things that used to cause you stress, anxiety and heartbreak may all seem a bit trivial now. The things that you thought you wanted seem much less important.

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Motherhood at 40 Made Me Feel Younger

Motherhood at 40 Made Me Feel Younger

Overall, the experience of having a child past age 35 differs for each mom. We may be a bit more tired with a newborn at 38 than at 24. We may be balancing physical changes of midlife along with challenges of raising an infant or small child.

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Making Motherhood Mayhem Manageable!

Making Motherhood Mayhem Manageable!

I knew having a baby came with challenged, but never did I realize how hard it would be at times to function in the chaos and yet I still do it! I get everything done at home and keep everyone alive so I call that a win!

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A Few Tips to Adjust to Life as a New Parent!

A Few Tips to Adjust to Life as a New Parent!

The postpartum period is often described as the first six to eight weeks after childbirth. These few weeks promote bonding between mothers and their newborns. Indeed, the joy of giving birth to a new baby is indescribable for new parents.

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Signs You’re a Burnt Out Mom and How to Bounce Back Quickly

Signs You’re a Burnt Out Mom and How to Bounce Back Quickly

What does "burnout" mean and how does it apply to motherhood? By definition, burnout is a state in which you feel extreme mental and physical exhaustion because you have been exposed to severe stress for an extended period of time.

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How to Keep Your Couple Relationship Strong!

How to Keep Your Couple Relationship Strong!

If you are trying to get pregnant, are pregnant, or have children with a partner involved, there is bound to be a miscommunication at some point. Afterall, each person in a relationship brings with them their own thoughts, background, beliefs, and ideas.

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