Every mom has that moment- you reach in the diaper bag and realize you forgot the extra pacifier, or you are out of baby wipes. That moment usually comes at the worst possible time, when baby won’t stop crying or you are in the midst of a diaper blowout. To try to avoid those moments, […]
Maternity fairs can be an exciting way to gather plenty of pregnancy info in one trip. Lexington has two major local events planned this spring for expectant moms. Maternity fairs often feature booths where pediatricians, obstetricians, midwives, breastfeeding consultants, and many more professionals can meet expectant families and share information about their services. We’ve gathered […]
An international grassroots organization has found it’s way to Lexington, with a new chapter meeting to discuss pregnancy and childbirth this month. The Positive Birth Movement-Lexington will host it’s first meeting on March 13 at The Birth Haven, giving expectant mothers a chance to meet with other moms and learn about different pregnancy topics. The […]
You will hear plenty of old-wives’ tales about your pregnancy. While some may coincide with your own experience, most are not an exact science. Here are some common myths you may hear while you are expecting. Gender Prediction Myths: Many tales claim that a baby’s gender can be predicted by how low or high a […]
Need more info than you already have…here are some of the most popular pregnancy and baby apps courtesy of www.pregnantchicken.com.
Babies don’t come with instruction manuals. Monika Shields, team leader for the HANDS Program, knows that and wants to help first-time parents feel more capable with their children. HANDS stands for Health Access Nurturing Development Services. The program began in the late 90’s using Lexington as a test site. It has since spread to all […]
The perfect family portrait is never easy to accomplish. With the holidays near, many families are preparing for holiday cards and family portraits. But young children can complicate a photo shoot. Lexington photographer Kate Dooley offered up some advice on how to work with children to get a great photo and keep the tears to […]
Many mothers go through pregnancy with the fear of childbirth looming overhead. Some women cannot use or don’t prefer pain medication, and others just desire a more natural, comfortable birth setting. That’s where Hypnobabies can help. Hypnobabies is a childbirth education class that uses a self-hypnosis method to create an automatic physiological response in the […]
Cesarean deliveries can be necessary for any number of medical reasons during pregnancy or childbirth. But one C-Section scar does not mean a mother is stuck with no other options. VBAC, or Vaginal Birth After Cesarean, is a popular topic, as more women are weighing the risks and benefits VBAC for a future pregnancy. A […]
A blog post written by Lexington mother and business owner, Anne Rust, has been shared and liked thousands of time through social media, and keeps gaining by the hour. The post, titled “New Mamas Get Nothing Done (and Other Untruths)”, appeared on MamaSeeds.com on Sept. 9. It has earned more than 100,000 Likes through Facebook. […]
