Spotify | Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Audible Today, we’re discussing a subject that plays a crucial role in many people’s lives: birth control. I had the pleasure of chatting with our guest, Dr. Bana Kashani, about this topic in great detail. Dr. Kashani provided tremendous medical insights and discussed the various forms of contraception, what to expect with each, and debunked some common myths. Birth control isn’t just about preventing pregnancy—it’s about empowerment, choice, and taking control of your health. Whether you’re thinking about changing the current birth control you’r ..read more

It’s hard to believe your once tiny newborn is now an energetic toddler with seemingly boundless energy! At 18 months old, your toddler will continue to make leaps and bounds in their milestones. Watching them grow brings excitement and joy, but it can also bring about some questions. This article will cover what milestones they’ll reach, their feeding and sleep schedule, fun activities to do with your 18-month-old, and more to give you a better idea of what to expect. 18-Month Developmental Milestones This month is all about learning. Your toddler will learn new words, skills, and ways to ex ..read more

Many women talk about having the pregnancy glow and feeling like the best version of themselves during pregnancy. However, while your growing bump, luscious hair, and glowing skin are perks of pregnancy, there are less glamorous parts, too. Swelling in pregnancy is one such symptom that can be uncomfortable and may make you self-conscious. But is it worrisome? Here, we’ll dive into its causes, its onset, when to be concerned, and remedies for minimizing this symptom. What Causes Swelling in Pregnancy? Swelling in pregnancy, also called edema, can be a normal symptom of pregnancy.1 The body is ..read more

Spotify | Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Audible When you and your partner are ready to start your family, it’s a wonderful and exciting time! If you are in a cis-hetero relationship, this is when you begin “trying” and hope to see a positive confirmation on your next pregnancy test. But for many couples, it isn’t so easy. According to a 2023 World Health Organization report, about 1 in 6 people worldwide experience infertility.1 This is heartbreaking, and the road to having a child becomes a lot more difficult. Thankfully, there are several things couples can consider during their fert ..read more

At 16 months old, your little one is squarely in the toddler phase and gaining more independence each day. Your 16-month-old will continue to explore their world, reaching new milestones daily. Their appetite may change daily as you continue to offer new and favorite foods. Watching their little personalities emerge will fill you with joy, so get ready for more excitement this month! 16-Month Developmental Milestones The name of the game for your 16-month-old is independence. Their developmental milestones will focus on their continued need for autonomy. Some new milestones your 16-month-old ..read more

Spotify | Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Audible Everything changes the moment you find out you’re pregnant. Priorities change, lifestyle choices change, and your whole world changes. You realize you are no longer just taking care of yourself. Caring for your baby becomes the priority. You may become protective and think about what you’re exposing yourself to, including harsh chemicals and toxins. It’s normal during pregnancy for women to rethink the products they’re bringing into their homes and how they may affect their growing baby. Our guest, Sophia Ruan Gushée, can absolutely relat ..read more

Wow, it’s hard to believe your once-little newborn is now a toddler! At 15 months old, your baby is deep into the toddler years, which comes with many new and exciting milestones. They’ll continue to gain new skills, and their little personalities will be on full display. This article will walk you through these new milestones, give you tips for feeding and sleeping, and share activities to do with your 15-month-old. 15-Month Developmental Milestones By 15 months old, your toddler will have made leaps and bounds in their development and achieve new milestones constantly. Their mobility will i ..read more

At 14 months old, your little one is cruising through the toddler stage, learning new skills and reaching new milestones. They’ll continue to explore their environment and learn more about the world every day. The wild ride of toddlerhood continues, so brace yourself for what’s ahead. Let’s dive into your 14-month-old’s milestones, their sleep schedule, how much they should weigh, activities to do together, and more! 14-Month Developmental Milestones As your baby progresses through the toddler stage, they’ll expand their growing list of milestones. Here are some developmental milestones your ..read more

Spotify | Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Audible Many things may change over the years, but something that we want to instill in our kids is that it’s always cool to be kind. In my opinion, kindness is beginning to be a lost art in our world. We hear so much negativity and unkind things in the news and media that it’s spilling into our everyday lives. Fortunately, we are our children’s greatest teachers (and they are ours). We can make a difference in our world by starting at home. Teaching our kids the power of kindness can lead to so many wonderful things for them. Our guest, Rachel T ..read more

Spotify | Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Audible Women can experience a lot of discomfort during pregnancy. All of these aches, pains, and changes in our body can also take a toll on our sleep. If we aren’t moving around to find just the right position to get comfortable or having to get up to use the restroom again, you can count on our restless leg syndrome or pregnancy insomnia to kick in. With all of these issues, we had to chat with Dr. Ann Kristin Homdrum to learn more. Who is Dr. Ann Kristin Homdrum? Dr. Ann Kristin is a chiropractic doctor who specializes in pediatrics and wome ..read more