Women's bodies are incredible and the transformative process of pregnancy is no walk in the park. Gone are the days when expecting women were seen as fragile and weak (thankfully!); the benefits of prenatal exercise are now well-documented for...
A few months ago, I wrote "The Ugly Side of Motherhood: Anxiety, Loneliness, and Exhaustion," and I am finally ready to tackle Part 2. In my first article, I wrote about how I was trying to find ways to focus...
A few weeks ago, my husband and I took our kids to Land’s End for a family hike. Despite being foggy (shocker), it was gorgeous and we all had so much fun exploring a really cool maze and a...
When my daughter was born in March, 2016, it was the happiest time of my life. We bonded right away, she was a very easy-going baby, and she slept through most of the night. My husband and I hit...
When I found out in January, 2015, that I was pregnant, I immediately knew that I wanted to incorporate zebras into our crib theme. It was the first thing that came to mind, and I began the hunt online...
In 2012, I was diagnosed with an incurable progressive disease called Ehlers-Danlos Hypremobility Syndrome. After struggling all my life with pain, dislocations and subluxations, migraines, stomach issues, multiple surgeries (nine to date) and so much more, I finally knew...
For the last forty days, I have spent the Lenten season fasting from laziness. Rather than give into the comfort of lounging on my sofa at the end of my day and watching my daughter play, I decided to get...
I can be very goal-driven and often find myself ignoring my own self-care to pursue whatever my current project is. Whether that be skipping yoga, quiet mornings, or naps, I have noticed that at times I don’t build in...
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As a physician, I know that eating a healthy diet is a cornerstone...
No one really talks about the loneliness, anxiety, stress, fatigue, and depression that comes along with becoming a mother. It's something with which most women suffer in silence, like wearing a cold dark blanket. While most moms do experience...
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Carve the Turkey, Not Your Hand: Orthopaedic Experts Share Simple Steps...
As families prepare to gather around the table this Thanksgiving, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) reminds home chefs to keep safety top...
