A major concern for any pregnant mom is the health of her new baby, and what she can do to grow the healthiest baby possible. Food allergies are of particular concern, especially when surrounded by the dramatic rise in allergies in younger children as of late. And with research and guidelines constantly changing, what does [...]
Mommy and Me for working moms
January 22, 2012 By
Maybe it was just the fog of being a new mom and going back to work, but I had a hard time finding Mommy and Me classes that I could actually attend with my new baby. It seemed the majority of Mommy and Me Yoga or playdates took place at 10:30am on a Tuesday, during [...]
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Calling Expectant Mamas: Enter Richmond’s 2011 Dream Baby Shower Here
September 1, 2011 By
The Dream Baby Shower is back again with the Richmond maternity store that you love— Hip to Be Round—under new ownership! In a brand-new location (still in Carytown) next to Can Can, they’ve still got the great maternity clothes and baby gear we’ve come to know them for. Expectant Richmond Moms can win their very [...]
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Mayor Jones Announces Breastfeeding Commission
July 24, 2011 By
In his State of the City address, Mayor Dwight Jones announced he will be establishing a Breastfeeding Commission as a means for the city to promote breastfeeding and educate mothers on its benefits. The commission will author a document, to be completed by June 2012, which will include ideas to increase the number of women [...]
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Response to VA DMAS Coverage of Makena™
July 24, 2011 By
Response to Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Will Only Provide Medical Coverage for Makena™ Often when a drug comes to market with an exorbitant price tag, the number is warranted. The cost of most research nowadays is a hefty one, particularly to get a drug through the FDA approval process. Funding for scientific research is limited [...]
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Meet the Doulas Night at Franklin Goose
June 28, 2011 By
Ever heard someone mention their doula and wondered they were talking about? Well, here’s your chance to learn! Wednesday, July 20th, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Franklin Goose is hosting “Meet the Doula Night”. Richmond-area doulas (also known as birth assistants) will be there to answer your questions about who they are, what they do, [...]
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Midwives for Haiti: Birth of a Dream Documentary showing Monday, June 20th at the Firehouse Theater
June 9, 2011 By
In Haiti, 1 in 44 women die from complications resulting from childbirth. Midwives for Haiti, founded by a Richmond midwife, is working to reverse this trend by training women in Haiti to provide skilled care before and during birth. Monday, June 20th at 7pm The Firehouse Theater, located at 1609 W. Broad St., will present [...]
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La Leche League of Richmond is offering Breastfeeding Solutions
May 26, 2011 By
A new La Leche League program is being offered at It’s Hip To Be Round: Avoiding and Overcoming Difficulties with Breastfeeding Thursday June 9th, July 14th, Aug 11th and Sept 8th Are you worried you won’t make enough milk for your baby? Do you have sore nipples? Do you need to maintain milk supply while [...]
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Meet the Midwives at OmMama June 9
May 26, 2011 By
Expecting? Looking for an option in your care provider? Did you know area hospitals have midwives available for your prenatal care and labor and delivery? The midwifery model of care has been proven to reduce the incidence of birth injury, trauma, and cesarean section. Come meet Richmond’s midwives and learn how this woman-centered approach to [...]
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A Healthy Pregnancy Includes a Visit to the Dentist
May 26, 2011 By
This month Dr. Liz talks to us about pregnancy and dental care. I am pretty obsessed with my dental care but will admit it was hard to go when I was pregnant. I was so queasy the idea of laying back with hands in my mouth had my stomach doing extra flips. But I was [...]
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