Interested in hiring a birth or postpartum doula? Join us for a panel discussion on how a doula can help you have a positive birth experience and ease your transition into life with your new baby. Afterward, we will open the floor to questions, followed by a meet-and-greet. Free, light refreshments provided.
Physical Changes to Expect After the Birth of Your Baby
March 20, 2014 By
Congratulations on the birth of your baby! We know that the birth of your child is one of the most important experiences of your life. While there are many lists that include all the newborn essentials, this post focuses on what to expect and some essentials for new moms.
Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center Expands CenteringPregnancy®
March 12, 2014 By
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 […]
Recovering After a Miscarriage
March 3, 2014 By
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, […]
Diet, PCOS and Fertility
March 1, 2014 By
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 […]
Hip to be Round Opens New Location and Gives Preview on Instagram
February 27, 2014 By
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 […]
Birth Talk
February 3, 2014 By
Registration for The Race to Parenthood 5k is Open!
January 27, 2014 By
This past November, we shared with you our excitement over The Race to Parenthood and promised to keep you updated when the race was off and running. We are pleased to report to you that registration is officially open for The Race To Parenthood! The chip-timed 5k run/walk is stroller friendly and takes place on April […]
January 6: Folic Acid Awareness Week
January 6, 2014 By
While a healthy diet is always the best way to get the vitamins and minerals you need, prenatal vitamins are recommended if you are planning pregnancy or if you are currently pregnant. Your health care provider might also recommend that you continue taking prenatal vitamins after your baby has been born, especially if you are […]
Why I Won’t Resolve to Lose Weight This Year
December 19, 2013 By
I bought a postpartum girdle and I was determined to use it. I figured I’d need all the help I could get. I thought for sure, I was going to want to loose the extra weight I had lovingly packed on in my 42 weeks of pregnancy as fast as possible. After babies one and […]
