You may have heard the term "Geriatric Pregnancy"? Interestingly, it's now called "Advanced Maternal Age" (AMA). I guess that does sound better, but I still just say pregnancy.
I am older--over 40 now--and I just had our fifth baby. In...
Warmer weather is just around the corner, and the New Mexico heat is not easy to deal with while pregnant.
Trust us, it's normal to feel uncomfortable, agitated, and overheated. Your body is working overtime, and the dry heat doesn’t...
I don't have a beautiful birth story. I have three beautiful sons, but not once has the birth been what I hoped for. I'm okay with that. I'm okay with it most of the time.
My First Son
My first son...
Oh, the joys of pregnancy. Being pregnant is an experience unlike any other. You're giving up your body to grow another human. It is no easy feat and comes with a lot of changes-- some expected and some not....
*********** TRIGGER WARNING: This post discusses infant loss and grief. ***********
Dear Pregnant Friend,
First of all, you need to know this: I love you. And I love your baby. Already. More than you know. I need you to know this...
Read Part 1 and Part 2 of this infertility story.
There it was. My Aunt, in her kindness, had begun this thing. She started the "Baby Love" Fund.
I ugly cried sitting at the ATM with cars waiting behind me. Saying yes to something so...
Read part 1 of this infertility series here.
There's that sequence from the movie UP that hits me hard every time. Those two sweet kids . . . they love each other so much. They grow up and get married....
We just sat there and cried . . . in the booth at Chili’s . . . both of us . . . just flat out weeping. Our waiter came to check on us. We must have looked so...
When my first baby was just eight months old, I found out I was pregnant. Again. As soon as I saw those two little pink lines, I went from being eight months postpartum to six weeks pregnant.Our babies would be...
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...
April Fools' Day is right around the corner, and you may have started planning the perfect prank. Perhaps you decided to fool your family and friends with a fake pregnancy announcement on social media. After all, that would really...
I have one regret in life. One. That's it. I know I've only been around 30 years, but still, just one.
My one regret is not asking for help.
This post is about to get really personal. It's something I have...
The day after I saw those two pink lines on my pregnancy test, I threw up while eating my breakfast. "Well, I guess that's the morning sickness." I shrugged it off and figured it was nothing more than another...
Pregnancy and the birthing process are life-changing experiences. Acupuncture can help women through these changes by offering physical and mental support. Acupuncture works to support optimal health for the mother and has so many benefits.
Thank you to Lovelace Health...
In + Around ABQ
Moving Guide: Santa Fe
Santa Fe is a magical town filled with a rich and spirited history. Santa Fe means "Holy Faith," and I have faith that after...
