Galactogogues…

Galactogogues…

Galactogogues Ever wonder what a galactogogue is?? And do you need one? Galactagogues are simply things that increase milk production. Often they are herbs such as fenugreek and blessed thistle, but can also be medications like metoclopramide. Some galactogogues are...
So many diapers!

So many diapers!

So many diapers! The diapers are never ending in my house these days, with both a newborn and an almost 2 year old wearing them (thankfully my 3.5 year old is not!). My newborn goes through 6-10 diapers a day and my almost 2 year old goes through 4-6 per day –...
Skin Care Precautions for Pregnancy and Newborns

Skin Care Precautions for Pregnancy and Newborns

Many pregnant patients ask about skin care and what is safe to use during their pregnancy. I have women sifting through their purses during exams to find their lotions and vitamins to verify labels and ask me if it safe. The easy answer is not so easy. All medications...
The Beauty in those Early Days

The Beauty in those Early Days

It’s amazing what having a newborn does to your life. More than likely, your life was moving a thousand miles an hour leading up to having a baby – between closing things down at work, baby showers, OB appointments, getting things ready for baby –...
Sitting the Month – How to do Postpartum

Sitting the Month – How to do Postpartum

The Washington Post Health and Science section from January discussed the Chinese practice of zuo yue zi. This refers to the tradition of resting for a month after you have a baby. The Chinese believe this improves healing and replenishment of your blood stores after...