Top Ten Things You Should Know Before Your C/Section
One of the hottest debates in the so-called “Mommy Wars” centers around delivering by c-section vs. vaginally. Not a week goes by without new information supporting vaginal deliveries and deploring...
View ArticleMake It Your Own!
Short on time but looking for a great work out: look no more, just make your own! Creating a great, high energy circuit is not as completed as you think. Just select a few exercises and repeat them in...
View ArticleBoost your Energy with Vitamin B
Boost your metabolism by ensuring that you are getting at least 1.3mg of vitamin B-2 to your diet. Vitamin B-2 (or Riboflavin) helps your body metabolize protein, fat and carbohydrates, thus increasing...
View ArticleVaginal Discharge: the good, the bad & the yucky!
One of the most common complaints I hear in my practice is about vaginal discharge. Usually the complaint is associated with a change of from their normal: either too little or too much, different odor...
View ArticleIron, the super nutrient!
Did you know that your iron needs will double during your pregnancy? That’s right, your iron needs double to accommodate your growing baby’s needs for oxygen as well as your oxygen needs, and to help...
View ArticleBreastfeeding As Birth Control
I often get asked about using breastfeeding as a method of birth control or Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM), especially with women who plan on breastfeeding exclusively. So here are some guidelines...
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Mighty Mom: Maria Smith
Today’s Mighty Mom is Ms. Maria Smith. Maria is one of the top parenting and travel bloggers in the country. She lives with her family in Atlanta. She has been featured as a “mom” expert on NBC Nightly...
View ArticleSupply & Demand!
We all know that milk supply is directly related to infant suckling, meaning the more you put baby to the breast, the more milk you’ produce and vice- versa. What you may not know is that there are two...
View ArticleCreamy Mushroom Soup
Mushroom soup is delicious any time of the year, but there something about a creamy mushroom soup in the winter that makes me happy! So here is a fresh, light version of your traditional mushroom soup...
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Mighty Mom: Aaronica Robin
Today’s Mighty Mom is Ms. Aaronica Robin. Aaronica lives with her family in Metro Atlanta and recently gave birth to an adorable munchkin of a girl! Aaronica has brought some fresh new perspective...
View ArticleNew HMHB Feature: Breastfeeding 101
This month we’re starting a new feature on HMHB with quality breastfeeding tutorials that we will be curating and bringing to you weekly. As with any medical advice, we strongly recommend you contact...
View ArticleHealthy You = Healthy Baby!
Wanna start your baby on the right foot? In the past few years studies have shown that babies born to mom who exercise safely throughout their pregnancy, have less body fat, have better cognitive...
View ArticleBreastfeeding 101: Using a Nipple Shield
Today we’re bringing you tips about using a nipple shield from our breastfriends at DIY Breastfeeding. For more information email us at info@healthymommyhappybaby.com
View ArticleFun Workout is a Better Workout!
A recent study showed that individuals who view their workouts as fun are likelier to practice better control at mealtime and consume less calories than those who viewed their workout session as a...
View ArticleBreastfeeding 101: Breaking a Latch
One of the tricks all new breastfeeding moms must learn is how to break the latch, otherwise it can be an extremely painful experience. This video (courtesy of DIY Breastfeeding) reviews a gentle, safe...
View ArticleBreastfeeding 101: Hand Expression
A great breastfeeding trick is learning to how to express milk with your hands. This video (courtesy of DIY Breastfeeding) focuses on hand expression.
View ArticleBreastfeeding 101: Maximizing Your Output
Here are some quick tricks on increasing your breastmilk output and making breastfeeding more comfortable. (Video courtesy of DIY Breastfeeding)
View ArticleBreastfeeding 101: Setting Up a Breastfeeding Basket
Everyone loves new babies! The new baby smell, the cuddles and chubbiness almost guarantee a request from family members, friends and strangers alike to hold, touch or kiss baby. Handling these...
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