Acting as career guidance counselors, students work in groups to prepare a formal research presentation about a career field. My students have discovered that by the time you reach your senior year, you should already be on track with a specific plan for college and career. That means that students...
Summer may feel over after Labor Day weekend, but seasonally many summer veggies are still growing strong here in SoCal, including green zucchini. This season I’ve been growing a bunch of summer squash varieties that I’ve mainly been slicing up and freezing for future meals, but I’ve also used a lot of the green zucchini to ...
A group of people who were raised in Scientology and left the church as adults have started a support group to learn to adapt and survive.
Are you wondering what does a doula do exactly? This post will help you answer that question and determine if a doula is right for you.
As your your due date is coming nearer, you can do some exercises to induce labor naturally. Know about the exercises that might help have a smooth delivery.
You’re probably so focused on delivery, you haven’t even thought of what comes next. Here’s your inside peek on post-delivery practices.
Breastfeeding after a c-section is not without it's chllenges. Find out what will make your journey easier and why I loved mine even though it was hard.
If you know these 9 steps to prepare for childbirth, labor and delivery can be much easier! You can have a simpler recovery and a better childbirth experience.
Most of the focus during pregnancy is on pain during labor. Very little thought is given to the recovery period after birth. Here are some effective ways to reduce pain after childbirth.
Once you’re in labor, here are some tips for the method I used to have my shortest labor ever with no induction. It helped me work through the contractions and different stages of labor!
ContentsIntroductionJaundice in the first day of lifeJaundice in days 2- 14Jaundice after 14 daysSigns and symptomsInvestigations of the Jaundiced NeonateInterpretation of bilirubinManagementUseful ResourcesFlashcardReferencesRelated Articles Introduction Neonatal Jaundice is very common, with 60% of babies becoming jaundiced within the first week of life. It is however, often very worrying for parents, and for clinicians, the challenge is […]
LPBW or Little People Big World stars Audrey and Jeremy are enjoying a new phase of life after welcoming their little girl.
If you aren't sure what essentials thing to do once baby is born, you aren't alone. This is a comprehensive list of everything you need to do once your newborn is here.
Is your home bathroom stocked with everything you need to heal after labor and delivery?! These are the essentials for that first week home.
What do you do with the placenta once baby is born? Do you keep it and plant it in the garden? Eat it? Or do you let the hospital take care of it?
Learn about the super subtle signs of real labor that you might not recognize. You could be in real labor and not even realize it.
Are you overdue and anxious to give birth? You may be considering inducing labor yourself. While induced labor may not be for everyone, it is possible to do safely with the help of oxytocin. Oxytocin is a hormone that is naturally produced in your body and helps to induce labor. In this post, we will …
This home birth checklist will show you all the supplies you need to have ready in your homebirth kit. Prepare for your homebirth with this essential list.
Learn about the 3 mistakes to avoid immediately after birth for a better experience for mom and baby. Your baby only gets one birth!
Tips for handling vistors after birth so that you can rest and enjoy your new baby without losing your sanity. Set boundaries and rules for the in laws, family and friends ahead of time to make it less stressful once baby arrives.
You should never have to suffer during sex when there is an option. I truly hope this makes a night and day difference for you, because it did for me!
Preparing for a VBAC or TOLAC? Here we'll discuss eligibility, risk factors, and tips to make it a reality for your birth after a C section!
Since you never know how long your labor is going to be, it's no wonder that you want to know how to speed up labor so that it's as quick as possible. I don't think that a single one of us wants to be in labor for hours and hours on end. I have a sister in law that had a 30-hour labor—yikes! But there are things that you can easily do to make yours even just a couple of hours. Be sure to follow these tips for quickly and easily speeding up your labor in natural ways. 9 Ways To
A couple of postpartum necessities for mom can go a long way in making you more comfortable and make the entire process easier. Read our blog and know the most important postpartum care essentials to buy that you will regret not buying after giving birth. Read today!
In my house flip it was cursed with a very dated and ugly kitchen. After installing new countertops, I used a material from a company to install the easiest bac…
