Five Ways to Teach Gratitude to your Kids During Thanksgiving and All Year Long
Thanksgiving is the perfect time of year to teach gratitude. It is the one holiday that is all about giving thanks and not asking for candy or knocking people over to find eggs or writing a two-page,...
View ArticleThe Importance of Colostrum
Colostrum os the first fluid produced by the breast after delivery. It is quite different from “mature milk” in composition and look. It contains all the necessary electrolytes needed for the newborn...
View ArticleIs the Pap Smear on Its Way Out?
Last year Roche Laboratories received the green light from the FDA to introduce to the medical community and the public, the first screening test relying on the detection of the high risk HPV virus...
View ArticleNew & Improved Gardasil Vaccine
Last month, the FDA approved a new, improved version of Gardasil: Gardasil 9. Gardasil is the vaccine recommended to prevent cancers associated with the HPV virus, particularly cervical cancer and...
View ArticleApple & Avocado Pureé
This creamy and rich blend is a little more filling and is perfect on those occasions when baby is a little hungrier than usual. One of the advantages of this recipe is its use of fresh fruits and...
View ArticleMilk Fever?!?
Low grade temperature, heavy, engorged breast: don’t be alarmed. Low grade fever is a common symptom of breast engorgement. The fever usually lasts about 24 hours and the cause is unknown. The fever...
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Get It In Quick: 15 Minute Circuit!
Time is usually the biggest reason we skip our fitness routine so next time you’re short on time, try this quick 15-minute routine from fitness model and writer Jamie Eason. Set #1: 15 Jump squats, 20...
View ArticleMighty Moms
Today we are introducing one of new features for the year: Mighty Moms. Mighty Moms is about showcasing all the amazing things moms across the world are doing by playing our version of “20 questions....
View ArticleMighty Mom: Dr. Didi
Our first Mighty Mom is: Me, Dr. Didi! If I am going to ask women to open themelves up and share their Motherhood wisdom with us, I thought it only fair to go first and share my experiene with you. 1....
View ArticleNew Vaccine Recommendation in Pregnancy
You may have noticed your OB recommending you received the Tdap vaccine with this new pregnancy even though you received it two years ago with your last pregnancy. That’s because the recommendations...
View ArticleAsparagus, Gruyère and Shallot Scramble
Looking a deliciously decadent and quick breakfast: try this recipe and you’ll be licking your fingers! Bonus: asparagus is a rich source of folic acid, which is extremely important during early...
View ArticleTen Quickies!
Here ten quick small things you can do to nurture your relationship: Leave a rose on the breakfast table Surprise your lover in the shower Feed each other strawberries Cook brunch together Do something...
View ArticleWhere Does All The Weight Go?
Ever wonder why your baby only weighs 7-8lbs at birth and yet you gained 2-3 times as much? Well here is a breakdown: Baby 6-10lbs Placenta...
View Article“Where Do We Go From Here”: #ShameShonda & Everything In-Between
Last week, the postpartum depression advocacy community was shaken by a verbal war of sorts. Grey’s Anatomy‘s mid-season premiere episode “Where Do We Go From Here” included a storyline in which a...
View ArticleGo Red: What Heart Healthy Means For Us!
Today is National Wear Red Day, a chance to bring attention to the #1 killer of women: Heart Disease. Heart disease affect women disproportionately especially African American women. Here are some...
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Mighty Moms: Malizy Scruggs
Today’s Mighty Mom is Ms. Malizy J. Scruggs. Ms. Scruggs is our PR maverick and has been a tremendous asset to our team. She lives in Dallas with her family. www.christianmadisonpr.com 1. What is the...
View ArticleWatch Your Plate!
According to Cornell University Food and Brand Lab, most adults eat 92% of what’s in their plate. So if you’re looking for ways sneak in calorie cuts: either use a smaller plate or get a smaller...
View ArticleDon’t Let Winter Hold You Down!
Although we’re half way through winter, the weather and the cold is still not letting up! It’s enough to make you want to curl up in your bed and never get out!!! Here are a five tips to stay healthy...
View ArticleSex After Baby
So you made it! The day you never thought would get here, finally arrived and now you are home with your new, cuddly baby, trying to get adjusted to this new life. You are tired, sore and wondering if...
View ArticleSo You’re Going To Breastfeed!
I usually have the breastfeeding conversation with my patients sometime around 6-7 months of pregnancy. This is when most women start thinking about their pending delivery and everything that will...
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