by Richmond Mom Mary Beth Cox Author Mary Beth Cox Last Thursday March 15, I had the pleasure of attending the Perinatal Obesity Conference right here in Richmond at Chippenham Hospital. The conference was presented by The East Central Perinatal Council and Family.Extended, a new Richmond nonprofit dedicated to “Women and those who care for them.” The conference [...]
Richmond has some great events coming up for the pregnant mamas out there: International Doula Week Film Festival Sunday, March 25th 2-5pm Featuring: More Business of Being Born “Exploring Your Options” and Doula! Purchase tickets here: http://richmonddoulasfilmfest.eventbrite.com/ $10 for advance tickets, $15 at the door Get your tickets now! Seating is limited! at Gallery 5 [...]
Would you like to save $25 by opening a savings account for your child’s future education? How about getting free admission for one to the Science Museum of Virginia, or 1/2 price tickets to the theatre? Maybe you’d like to get 10% off new fashions for your home, or save $10 on a facial. We’ve [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
