Forming 20 Moms In Motion® teams connecting women through fitness, social and philanthropic goals. Many women today face challenges in balancing full-time careers, a busy home life and raising their children, with little time left for their own fitness and exercise. Bon Secours Virginia Women’s Services, recognizing that women can be better mothers when they […]
Unique program gives women more control of their prenatal care through group support Women entering pregnancy can now benefit from an expanded, multifaceted group approach to prenatal care offered at Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center. CenteringPregnancy® is a nationally recognized program led by certified providers usually nurse midwives; it augments individual prenatal visits with […]
Emotional Healing After a Miscarriage The loss of a child through miscarriage can be a difficult and emotional experience. Even in the early weeks of pregnancy, many women develop a strong bond with their unborn child and feel a deep sense of loss when miscarriage occurs. Common responses include shock or denial, disappointment or anger, […]
Article by Guest Writer: Dr. Michael K. Meyerhoff Is your preschooler less than thrilled about the addition of a new baby to your family? Are you witnessing the start of some sibling rivalry? If so, it is important to recognize that your older child’s attitude is perfectly normal and eminently understandable. As adults, we can appreciate […]
Despite my childhood aversion to dolls and anything feminine, I have always known that I wanted to be a mother. I spent my days chasing frogs, catching spiders and would not be seen within a 5-mile radius of Barbie. My Grandfather loved to tell stories of the days when I would run up to greet […]
Local maternity boutique Hip to be Round is opening it’s second location in the Mosaic District in Northern Virginia on March 1, 2014. Hip to be Round has been offering Richmond moms and moms-to-be with stylish clothing to fit at any stage of pregnancy, including nursing clothes and accessories for the breastfeeding mom. In addition to the […]
If you’re a nerd like me, you’ve seen Pantone’s color forecast for Fall 2013. If you haven’t unlocked ultimate nerd status by looking it up, I gotcha covered. Orange has gained popularity in recent years (Tangerine Tango was the color of the year last year) which is great because it’s bright, sunny, rich and autumnal […]
I was fortunate to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Labor & Delivery unit at VCU Medical Center last night. Such an impressive new space to bring this already amazing team of physicians, nurses, midwives, and doulas to the front of everyone’s mind when thinking about birthing options. I wanted to share […]
The Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center will host two open houses to showcase its renovated Labor and Delivery Unit, which offers unique accommodations and childbirth options to expectant mothers. The open houses will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 20, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the VCU Medical Center’s Main […]
Fall is on it’s way and just because your pregnant doesn’t mean you can’t get in on great style. Here are the top 7 staples that should be in your maternity wardrobe as autumn arrives… 1 Noppies Leggings. There is no doubt that leggings are a pregnant girl’s best friend. Pair them with tunics, under […]
