The holiday season is a time for celebration, but it can also bring stress, whether from gift shopping, travel plans, or juggling too many events. While adults often feel the weight of the season's expectations, kids—often unintentionally—hold the key...
When I was pregnant with my daughter Ilse, I only traveled twice: a two-week holiday to Hong Kong during my first trimester and a New Year’s trip to Seattle in December of that same year. Afterward, I was planted....
Giving birth can be a traumatic experience for your body, but there are some things you can do to prepare your body for birthing.
CONTINUE TO EXERCISE
Unless directed otherwise by your OBGYN or Midwife, exercise is safe and beneficial during...
It’s hard to find the good in something like a miscarriage—a tragic misfortune that doesn’t discriminate. It can happen to anyone, and it’s more common than you think. Statistically, one out of every four women will experience a miscarriage...
The Annual Holiday Show You Don't Want To Miss
What did you do differently this holiday season? We tried a new show.
As a family mentally preparing for our first holiday break from school (OMG, what do you do with your...
Recently, my mom begged me to do a baby announcement for the birth of my second son, and I declined, using the reasoning that baby announcements are basically low-key asks for gifts. Okay, hear me out.
I’m not saying...
San Francisco Bay Area Moms recently interviewed Michelle Henning, a certified Nutrition & Health Coach, writer, and graduate of the Irish Institute of Nutrition & Health. Her articles on food, nutrition, parenting and health have been featured in WIRED...
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...
The San Francisco Bay Area Moms (SFBAM) online community is a vibrant and supportive network where mothers from diverse backgrounds come together to share experiences, seek advice, and offer encouragement.
As the managing editor of SFBAM, I had never felt...
I was pregnant for a hot minute back in 2012. My period was still a few days away, but we were fresh on the baby making train, and I couldn't wait to see if we'd had success, so I...
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When my daughter was born in the thick of COVID, I felt helpless. The world was chaotic, the information overwhelming, and...
