March 29, 2021 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)
Spring is in the air (unless of course you're still buried in snow -- sorry!). For some, the fresh air and budding flowers prompt the need to clear out and clean out the house. And when you're pregnant, preparing for the arrival of a new baby can also make you feel like you need to prep, clean, and organize (nesting anyone??). Below are ways to make cleaning while pregnant easier and safer.
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May 13, 2020 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)
Did the gimmicky title pull you in? Good. "Do this one thing and your life will be perfect!" ...says every tabloid cover and clickbait piece ever. In complete transparency, the advice we're sharing today won't "fix everything." Spoiler alert: that doesn't even exist.
We're going to share with you just one thing that can make a big difference in your day-to-day dietary health. Why one thing? In the same vein as the simple tips from Monday's post for National Women's Health Week, we need
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May 11, 2020 | by: Cara Terreri
This week is National Women's Health Week -- an event sponsored by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health (OWH) and promoted by several organizations that support women's health, including Lamaze!
We like to think that we're always promoting women's health, but this week we want to spend some time talking about small steps you can take toward optimal health during pregnancy. Why "small" steps? Well, because right now
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October 16, 2017 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)
When a child dies, fathers grieve. Culturally, men grieve in different ways, often because of how they are taught -- or not taught -- to show grief and sadness. Because of the perceived need to "stay strong" and hide emotions, it's imperative that dads ac
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March 31, 2017 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)
After a sneaking suspicion or a hopeful wish, you peed on a stick and saw two lines! (Or you saw "pregnant" if you had the fancy test.) Now what? After the excitement and early announcement activity dies down, it's time to start thinking about your birth.
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