Women’s Health
How to Avoid the Gross Drink & Take a Pregnancy Glucose Test at Home
I’ve always struggled with keeping my blood sugar stable–naturally prone to hypoglycemia, it’s common for my blood sugar to spike, then drop way too low. So when it was time to take the glucose challenge test for gestational diabetes, I dreaded it for weeks. I’d heard horror stories of the disgusting, syrupy drink (Glucola), and […]
Everything You Need to Know About How to Choose a Breast Pump
When it comes to planning a registry and deciding which new baby must-haves to include, a breast pump might not be at the top of your list. But the day your insurance company asks you to choose one, the mom overwhelm feels pretty intense. We’ve been there, we get it, and we’ve got you covered […]
What You Need to Know to Succeed as an Exclusively Pumping Mom
Exclusive pumping is a hard journey, but it has many benefits. Here are 7 tips, + all you need to know about how to exclusively pump.
Can’t Sleep Due to Anxiety? 7 Tips from an Insomnia Expert
During this time of extreme uncertainty, many of us are struggling to sleep. If you’re like me, you fall asleep easily but wake up at about 3am thinking of whatever was on your mind during the day, or perhaps your subconscious decides to think (yet again) about the state of the world. You might also […]
10 Natural Ways to Boost Your Immune System
Lots of people are panicking about health, feeling helpless and searching for natural ways to boost the immune system. First, and foremost, the best thing you can do right now is follow the CDC guidelines, as well as your local community guidelines, for “social distancing.” And, of course, follow the advice of your doctor. This […]
3 Ways to Ease Anxiety While Living with Uncertainty
Undoubtedly, we’re in hard times right now, and we’re dealing with uncertainty in a way most of us have never experienced before. Our age group didn’t live through the Great Depression or any major pandemics, and when I look around at the vast responses to our current moment, I see a lot of people feeling […]
Knowing the Signs of Postpartum Anxiety Saved My Life
This is not about “normal" emotions after giving birth, but a serious mental health issue. We must try to understand dealing with postpartum anxiety.
Cancer After Miscarriage: How My Baby & an ER Nurse Saved My Life
My miscarriage story is not typical, but it's so special. Thanks to my baby, and a vigilant ER nurse, I found out I had cancer after miscarriage. Read more here.