Health + Wellness

Welcoming a new baby into your family is a huge, beautiful life transition and it's not always easy. In fact, researchers have discovered that a woman's brain changes more quickly and more drastically during pregnancy and the postpartum period...

“I think we need to call an ambulance.” My heart sank as I looked at the pediatrician in front of me. It wasn’t that bad, was it? The last few days, my daughter had a little bit of a runny nose...

When you think of self-care what comes to mind? Most of us would say a massage, manicures, and pedicures, a long bath, maybe exercise. These are ways to perform self-care, but it is so much more than that. International Self-Care Day International Self-Care...

It’s time to talk about cord blood. July is Cord Blood Awareness Month, which serves to educate expectant families on the importance of donating cord blood and its valuable stem cells. Personally, stem cell and cord blood banking was an unfamiliar...

Two years ago I was about to start my journey with menstruation again. I had just switched from birth control that stopped my periods completely back to the standard pill for various health reasons, but my doctor made sure...

I was born in October of 1978 and was a seemingly happy, healthy baby; however, within a few weeks, my mother became suspicious that something was wrong. I had been jaundice, which is common among newborns, but I was...

It's summer here in the Charleston area, which means it's time to pack up the car and hit the beach with a wagon full of snacks and extra towels because we're moms and we know that our kids will...

Time to get your asana on! Did you know that today is the International Day of Yoga? Celebrated annually around the world on June 21st since 2015, International Day of Yoga falls on the longest day of the year. It’s...

"How are you feeling?" You're probably used to hearing that question if you're pregnant or if you've ever been pregnant. Why? Because, as you also know, pregnancy can be difficult. Even if you have a complication-free pregnancy, you might still be...

Your nursery is (mostly) finished, the drawers are filled with neatly folded onesies, and your family is brimming with excitement to meet your sweet baby. Congratulations! You’ve finally reached the third trimester, and that means one thing: baby is...