When I first returned to work after maternity leave, I wasn’t sure which was scarier: returning to work or worrying about the caregiver for my child while I was at work. My working mommy friends and I have more than our fair share of war stories - - from nannies who never showed up for their first day of work leaving us stranded on Monday morning to au pairs who were so … [Read more...] about The Working Mom’s Ultimate Childcare Provider Rulebook
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Choosing the Right Health Care Provider
There is one thing all expectant mothers have in common: Each and every one wants the healthiest start for her unborn baby. If you are pregnant, you can speak up for your child now, before he or she is born. You will not think twice of defending your child against bullies on the playground or in school later - so start now by defending them against bullies before he or she … [Read more...] about Choosing the Right Health Care Provider
Relief From Pelvic Pain: Questions To Ask Your Healthcare Provider
This is Part 2 in a three part series on finding relief from pelvic pain through physical therapy, yoga, and other complementary therapies. Click here to read Part 1, which covers how to recognize pelvic pain. Click here to read Part 3, which details yoga poses that can can offer relief.Question from Kate, a mother of two boys, ages 5 and 7: "I have pelvic pain due to a … [Read more...] about Relief From Pelvic Pain: Questions To Ask Your Healthcare Provider
Doctor Decisions: Choosing the Right Healthcare Provider
People move - find new homes, new neighborhoods, new cities, new schools and new friends - and that can be all well and good. In fact, many people take all of that in stride and have a pretty good idea on how to proceed with a move in order to get settled in quickly and efficiently. However, along with the relocation comes the very scary search for new doctors. It … [Read more...] about Doctor Decisions: Choosing the Right Healthcare Provider
How to Provide Support for a Friend With Breast Cancer
A friend's breast cancer diagnosis leaves many women at a loss for how to help. Saying or doing the wrong thing could leave your friend upset or feeling worse, while doing nothing at all leaves her alone in a terrifying situation. Caring, loving support can make a big difference to a friend who is facing breast cancer. If you aren't sure what to say or do, tell her honestly and … [Read more...] about How to Provide Support for a Friend With Breast Cancer