When it comes to cardio and strength training, barely 20% of adults get the recommended amount of physical activity each week. If you look at the number of parents who meet minimum exercise goals, that number drops even more. We get it - between juggling multiple schedules and that nagging mom guilt that kicks in when you try to do something for y.... Read More
There are few moments more exciting than finally seeing that magic number pop up on the scale… the elusive “goal weight.” While this achievement is definitely worth a celebration, it might be a good idea to take a victory lap rather than indulging in a full plate of your grandma’s lasagna. Because what can be even harder than dieting? Maint.... Read More
In an article written for the Washington Post, freelance journalist Kelly Burch explores what happens to children with mental illness when they can no longer live at home. Many parents with a chronically mentally ill child have had to make a difficult choice. Is it better for the stability of the family, and the needs of the affected child, to plac.... Read More
Short Answer - YES, if done by a trained sonographer. We reviewed a lot of research and could find no evidence that a single ultrasound scan performed by a trained operator (called a sonographer) who follows established guidelines causes any harm to a developing baby. Ultrasounds have been used safely during pregnancy for decades. Be Wary Of K.... Read More
Short Answer - It depends how much you weigh when you get pregnant. In general, a woman who was average weight before getting pregnant should gain 25 to 35 pounds after becoming pregnant. Underweight women should gain 28 to 40 pounds. And overweight women may need to gain only 15 to 25 pounds during pregnancy. The American Congress of Obstetrici.... Read More