Congratulations! You’re about to become a mom for the first time! I know as a first time mom you are bombarded with so much information, but instead of sharing what to expect, I thought I’d give you some insights into what not to expect during the first month with your new baby.

Many moms think that when the baby is born labor is done. NOT TRUE! While the high intensity contractions are behind you, during the first few days contractions (much lower in intensity) will continue. That’s right. Your uterus continues to contract for a few days when you breastfeed. (more…)

As a new Mom, or a third time Mom for that matter, there are always a multitude of issues to sort through. One of them you may have been hearing about lately is “bad plastics” or plastics made with Bispehnol-A or BPA.

So what’s the big deal with them? Why are they bad and what can you do about it?

Let’s take a look.

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