Come tonight and try some smoothies…

  And other wonderful nuggets of nutrition with a local Dietician Tuesday May 15th @ 5:30 in the NEW partners building. It is JUST THAT good. Seriously plus….GREAT for baby! Green Monster Smoothie Ingredients: 1 frozen sliced banana 1 Tablespoon peanut butter 1/2 cup 0% Vanilla Chobani Greek yogurt 1 cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Breeze [...]

You are a mother…whether your baby is inside the womb…or out…

Can changing your baby’s diaper cause gas and colic?

Interesting…maybe so?

I don’t want to breastfeed…

A great article on thinking about breastfeeding…or not. “Believe me, I know, because I was a mom who was on that fence! That’s why I’m urging you not to wait until after the baby’s birth–like I did–to make your decision. Do your research now. The fact is, that while breastfeeding comes easily for some moms, [...]

I’m pregnant…Do I have to give up my cat?

  In a word…NO!   One of the biggest reasons that well-meaning people suggest giving away cats during pregnancy is because of the risk of toxoplasmosis. This is a parasite that is transmitted in several ways, and one of the ways is through contact with cat feces, especially that of outdoor cats who eat live [...]

How the simple birth ball can help YOU…

  You don’t have to wait until you’re nearing term to break out your birthing ball! Start getting familiar with it right away. Come join us in class on Tuesday April 3rd at 5:30 Learn about this phenomenal tool. Maybe…you will go home with a birth ball and pump! Here’s what you stand to gain: [...]

Hospital tour and Birth Plan discussion…

Tuesday March 27th at IRMC Main lobby 5:30. Be there or be square!

Babywearing…..really?

  "Babywearing" simply means holding or carrying a baby or young child using a cloth baby carrier. Holding babies is natural and universal; baby carriers make it easier and more comfortable, allowing parents and caregivers to hold or carry their children while attending to the daily tasks of living. Babywearing helps a new dad put [...]

Touch and massage…..

Massage and touch during your pregnancy is wonderful to relax tense muscles, ease sore spots, improve circulation and mobility, and just make you feel good! But it’s also tailored specifically to the needs of pregnant women and their changing bodies, and therapists who are trained in prenatal massage adjust their techniques accordingly. Bring your partner [...]

Jewels…

Come Join us for a Hospital Tour of the Women’s Health Wing Tuesday February 28th at 5:30 We will meet in the main lobby of Indian River Medical Center We will also discuss a birth plan!