The scariest moment of my life happened this summer. My child stopped breathing. The look of sheer panic on her face will forever be etched in my memory. Retracted breathing is very serious, and it's important to be educated...
It was late November, a couple of years ago, when I developed a lump in my breast. It showed up very suddenly over the course of several days. A large, hard knot of tissue on my left side. It...
Turmeric for the Soul
As a kid, my mother and grandmother would instantly make me a hot cup of turmeric milk when I caught a cold or make a warm paste and apply it to any wound followed by lots...
Choosing a pediatrician for your child can be a daunting task.
Which one is the best fit for our family? Do you offer same-day sick appointments? What if my baby gets sick when the office is closed? Are you certified...
As moms, we all know how important it is to take care of our health. Often when competing priorities come into play, taking care of our physical and mental health becomes our last priority. For me taking care of...
I have been pregnant twice, and admittedly, have so much more to learn. I never once thought about pelvic health. Through friends, I am quickly learning that pelvic therapy is important both during and after pregnancy.
Thank you to Lovelace...
It's no secret--the world we live in can be stressful and overwhelming. Self-care has become the punch line, but how do we fit it in? The following sequence of stretches can help you get a few minutes of peace...
We have so many systems in the body, but out of all of them, the one we tend to focus on the least is the lymphatic system.
If you’re focused on creating a healthy lifestyle, you’ll want to learn how...
My 4-year-old daughter recently completed a sleep study to check for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Going into it, I was really worried about how she would react to the experience. Even as an adult, the thought of having 25+ sensors stuck to my...
This is my story. I cannot offer advice or recommend a better way. I can just tell you how my family and I faced this head-on when I tested positive for Covid-19.
We went on vacation in June and came...
Not long after my beautiful daughter was born, I realized that caring for her would be only one piece of my parenting journey. I would also be constantly battling "mom shame" for the foreseeable future.
I joined countless parenting groups...
Habits are hard to change, especially nutrition habits. Food is so important in our lives! We eat multiple times a day and there are many decisions involving food. We often do many of the wrong things when trying to...
For over 25 years, I've had my period every four weeks or so, give or take a few years due to pregnancy and postpartum. I am not a fan (duh). But it's literally a fact of life. Why not...
One of my dearest friends often signs off of our phone calls or texts me, “Take care of you.” She knows my temptation is to take care of others before I take care of myself. I imagine that’s a...
In + Around ABQ
5 Places to Donate Cribs and Beds in ABQ
Abq Moms know that babies don’t keep. They grow into toddlers and then into big kids, and then they keep getting bigger and bigger...
