It’s not the sushi. It’s the edamame. Soy is not a health food, and here is why it should be avoided, especially during pregnancy:

As with all functional processes in our bodies, when reproduction fails, the first steps should be focused on finding the root cause.

Were you shown the shower you could use in labor, the best path to walk, where you could find birth balls to lean on and peanut balls to use in a side-lying position? Did you see how the bed breaks down and where the squatting bar goes?

Childbirth educator Gail Janicola will help you determine what YOUR distinct priorities are. She’ll teach you how to advocate for yourself to have the birth experience you want, discuss pain management techniques and strategies, and much more.

Childbirth educator Gail Janicola will help you determine what YOUR distinct priorities are. She’ll teach you how to advocate for yourself to have the birth experience you want, discuss pain management techniques and strategies, and much more.

Did your dog act differently toward you during your pregnancy?

Our pups have an intensely powerful sense of smell, so when pregnancy hormones alter our scent, you can be sure that they notice the difference.

Gail Janicola is one of those people. I met Gail through one of my closest friends (Ingrid Dodd … who had Gail as part of the NY Fit Fest) … the next thing I knew I was invited to Gail’s home, treated to healthy warm freshly baked cookies and I felt like I knew her forever and felt comfortable talking about personal things and all things pregnancy and babies.

Moms-to-be often ask me during their consultation about the differences between a hospital childbirth class and mine. I understand it can get confusing (and pregnancy can be overwhelming enough!) so I wanted to compare the two for you.

Attention all expecting parents!!! Bambi Baby and Moms On Top are hosting an Expecting Parents Night Out! Join us January 25th in Melville, NY.

Attention all expecting parents!!! Bambi Baby and Moms On Top are hosting an Expecting Parents Night Out! Join us January 25th in Melville, NY.

Attention all expecting parents!!! Bambi Baby and Moms On Top are hosting an Expecting Parents Night Out! Join us January 25th in Melville, NY.

Although I don’t know how I could stay organized without knowing what day, week, month or year it is, I don’t personally subscribe to the calendar definition of time at the deepest level. January 1st does not conjure up a strong renewed motivation for me. I don’t need a specific date to think of someone, to celebrate, or to be motivated to better my life.