When should a newborn baby receive its first bath? The answer to this questioned depends on your source of postnatal care. Midwives teach mothers to rub the white vernix into their newborn baby's skin rather than wash it off. Vernix developers during the third trimester. … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2019
Finally, an Eco-Friendly Solution to Plastic Produce Bags: Veggie to Fridgie Cloth Bags
Plastic bags may be illegal in some states, cities, and countries; however, single-use plastic produce bags are still prevalent. [note]https://www.earthday.org/2018/04/20/10-cities-and-countries-confronting-plastic-bag-pollution-head-on/[/note] This is an area I personally … [Read more...]
Why You Should Exercise While Pregnant (Hint: Cuts Complications by 40%)
Giving birth can be one of the most physically challenging events in a woman's life. After my first labor that lasted 19 hours, most of which were spent squatting in a birthing tub or taking walks, I realized for my second birth I needed to be more physically fit. I committed to … [Read more...]