Tricks for Easy Travel With Toddlers
by Elizabeth Faden
Traveling with toddlers can be draining at its best, and a downright nightmare at its worst. We talked with a mom who travels extensively with her two year old toddler. Distraction Our mom's first tip was to distract the toddler as much as possible. Since most children do not understand why they cannot get up and move aro...more
Bringing Home Baby
by Elizabeth Faden
Bringing home a newborn when you already have a child at home can be quite a juggling act. A new baby requires a great deal of attention and work. But when you already have a young child at home, it is difficult to keep them from feeling neglected. An expecting mother with a 19 month old at home recently told us, "One of my bigge...more
A Surrogate Mother's Dilemma: Selective Reduction
by Sharon LaMothe
When I agreed to act as a surrogate and carry another couple's baby, the issue of "selective reduction" came up as we were drafting our contract. Honestly, I had never given the selective reduction of embryos much thought until my Intended Parents ("IP") brought up the issue. There were so many decisions to be made. How many embryos ...more
Baby Strollers Galore!
by Elizabeth Faden
One of the items almost all parents buy is a baby stroller. Since the stroller is such an important part of a child's life, and picking the one that's right for your family is a challenge, we did some research and came up with some tips to help you when purchasing a baby stroller: Longevity You will need a baby stroller...more
Breastfeeding and Weigh Loss
by Michelle Cox
Weight gain during pregnancy is definitely expected. Mother’s eating a healthy diet during pregnancy will often produce a good milk supply to nourish their newborn after birth. While weight gain supports the baby’s growth and development, weight loss after the child is born can be of concern for many new mothers. Although regular exercise and ...more
Finding the Right Gynecologist
by Elizabeth Faden
Finding a qualified gynecologist is essential to a women’s health, but the process of selecting the right gynecologist for you can be very tricky. Here are a few questions to consider when you are looking for a gynecologist, some that everyone asks, and some that you may not have thought to ask! (1) How much will it cost to see the...more