Stay-At-Home Mom DepressionFebruary 1, 2022 Plenty of new moms hear about “the baby blues” or postpartum depression, but not many openly discuss depression that some stay-at-home moms (SAHMs) face years after giving birth. It’s importan...
What is Diastasis Recti?December 1, 2021 A woman's body undergoes a significant transformation as it prepares to bring a new life into the world. While so much of the experience of pregnancy and delivery is incredible, once your ba...
Learning Years – The Dangers of Obsessive Worrying About Your Child’s FutureOctober 1, 2021 A baby is born, and suddenly, parents are responsible for keeping this precious human alive. Anxiety is a common aspect of caregiving during infancy because it is adaptive. Worrying keeps par...
The Vagina Whisperer – Tips for Peeing Your Pants While ExercisingOctober 1, 2021 What if I told you peeing on yourself when you run, jump rope, or go to trampoline parks with your kids is NOT normal?!... even after having kids. Despite the fact that many women experience ...
The Results of the 2021 Nola Family Favorites Reader Survey ARE IN!We asked...and you answered! We received 15,000 votes, selecting your choices for the best of “all things family” in New Orleans and beyond. Congratulations to all the winners! BIRTHDAY PARTY ENTERTAINER ...
The Vagina Whisperer – Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy April 1, 2021 What is it? When is it needed? What to expect? “Is it normal to still look pregnant even though I gave birth months ago?” “Why is sex uncomfortable after giving birth?” “Is it normal to pe...
The Vagina Whisperer: The Fourth TrimesterOctober 14, 2020 Postpartum Recovery: What’s “normal” the first three months after birth? Yes, there’s one more trimester that’s not often talked about. It’s the first three months of a baby’s life and the fi...
Does Your Vagina Need Physical Therapy?Sara Reardon, aka The Vagina Whisperer, talks what's normal and what’s cause for concern when it comes to vaginas. “I didn't know there was a physical therapy for THAT!” This is one of the most common respons...
Breastfeeding moms rejoice with these breast milk goodies!Milkscreen Test Who says you have to give up your favorite cocktail just because you’re breastfeeding? These Milkscreen test strips can detect alcohol in breast milk in about two minutes, so there’s no guessi...
How Breastfeeding Changed My Life: A NOLA Mom’s Personal Essay About Her JourneySeptember 12, 2019 Although research links breastfeeding and health benefits for both mom and baby, the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action reports only 40 percent of all babies under 6 months are exclusiv...