Pregnancy

May 1, 2018

A letter to myself: What I wish I knew about breastfeeding as a new mom

by Lindsay Maurer Congratulations!  You’re having a baby!  I’m sure you’ve prepared for everything.  You have the best crib, the safest car seat, the tiny clothes and the cutest diaper bag.  You’ve likely made a decision on how you plan to feed your baby and regardless of your choice I’m […]
May 31, 2016
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Fit For Two: The Truth about Prenatal Fitness

by Lindsay Maurer In this era of prenatal fitness, most women know that exercise during a normal pregnancy is safe.  Yet, when it comes to the particulars – Is it ok to work my abs? Do I have to stop running? Should I keep my heart rate low? Can I […]
January 23, 2014
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Find a way to remember the little things

By Sarah Johnson/The Parenting Place   The day I found out I was pregnant, I started to write. I had always been a writer at heart, starting with my third grade diary and continuing into college when I studied journalism. But a career shift to social work, marriage and just […]