Bump and baby photos can make beautiful memories for your family, but organizing a photo shoot during such a hectic time may be a lot to handle. If you are considering taking maternity or newborn photos, you will want to be prepared. Robin Allen, of Robin Allen Photography in Lexington, focuses her work on the […]
Why can’t I eat during labor? Do I have to lay on my back when I’m pushing? What is the point of an IV if I’m having an unmedicated birth? Many pregnant women have these questions, but the conversation does not always flow with the OBGYN. Women may end up going along with hospital policy […]
The loss of a child is an earth-shattering event no parent wants to imagine. But if tragedy does strike, parents, friends and family have a place to go in Central Kentucky to work through the grief. Hospice of the Bluegrass provides several support groups for people grieving a loss, including groups for parents who recently […]
You are probably familiar with the aspirator and the dreaded rectal thermometer, but is your baby’s first aid kit fully stocked with all she needs? Prepackaged first aid kits are a great baby shower gift but often need supplementing with more items that match your personal needs. Here is our checklist of what to prepare […]
Want to have the happiest (and cleanest) baby on the block…check out the new soft and plush Blooming Bath for Babies…you’ll love what you see and your baby’s bathtime will never be the same again…
Crib Mattresses – Part 1: Why Your Mattress is Important By Bud Spoerl, Baby’s Room & Kids Too The most important things to look for in a good crib mattress are on the inside of the mattress where you can’t see them. This is why it’s important to buy from a retailer and manufacturer with […]
Q&A with Bluegrass Babywearers leader, Becca Carter-Werum Sometimes a mother’s best accessory isn’t jewelry or a purse. It’s her baby. Wearing your baby is an ideal solution for many situations, but choosing a carrier can seem overwhelming. Becca Carter-Werum leads the Bluegrass Babywearers group, which meets once a month in Lexington and provides support for […]
Members of the Bluegrass Babywearers offered their reviews on different carriers. This is what they had to say: “I have been so grateful to have an ERGO carrier as my youngest (and most mischievous) child has learned to walk and even now that she is almost 3. I purchased the carrier because I was going […]
What did expectant parents ever do before smartphones? I know books and actually talking to experts were options. How old school. It may not be absolutely vital, but when preparing for your child’s arrival it is handy to have access to so much information in the palm of your hand. Here are our tops picks […]
You may have practiced your breathing techniques for labor, but have you considered what scents you’ll be inhaling with all those sniffs and “hee-hee-hoo’s”? Aromatherapy can have powerful effects on a woman in labor, said Candice Lewis, a Certified Herbalist with a focus on women’s health issues. Lewis offers herbal consultations for issues including fertility, […]
