The Harvard Health Blog recently reviewed a study on alcohol and pregnancy. Although Dr. Howard LeWine admitted that the "medical evidence supporting strict abstinence [of alcohol is] not very strong," at no point in the article did the Harvard Health Blog condone drinking during pregnancy. In fact, Dr. LeWine went on to write, "Since it’s not clear how much … [Read more...] about 11 Thoughts on Alcohol During Pregnancy
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KellyMom Strikes Again: Smoking and Breastfeeding
"First of all, a mom who can’t stop smoking should breastfeed." No, this isn't a joke or sarcastic remark. This is an actual quote from the "Breastfeeding and Cigarette Smoking" page on KellyMom.com. And it's just one (of MANY) reasons that women should stop trusting KellyMom as a valid resource for breastfeeding. I don't know why what I'm about to say is a … [Read more...] about KellyMom Strikes Again: Smoking and Breastfeeding
Top 10 Most Underrated Things About Being a Stay at Home Parent
A lot of women (and men) complain about how difficult it is to be a stay at home parent. "I always say moms have the toughest job in the world if you're doing it right," Oprah says. So, maybe I'm doing it wrong, but I'm going to raise the bullshit flag on the complaints and share the greatest parts of being a stay at home mom (or stay at home dad). Without further ado, here's … [Read more...] about Top 10 Most Underrated Things About Being a Stay at Home Parent