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Stuff We Love A Haven for Expectant Moms Baby’s Homecoming Nursery Nook Making Babies Recipe
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Contents
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4 Stuff We Love
6 A Haven For
Pregnant Moms
10 Birth STORY
Check out Kelley’s beautiful story behind her nursery in our nursery nook.
Magazine
A local resource for expectant moms
Editors: Margaret Fistik Elora Stack Robin Stoutenburg Erin Wik Contributors: Shoshanna Easling, Owner, Bulk Herb Store Betsy Kase, Owner/Director, Yoga Haven Jessica, Mom, Birth Story Jennifer, Mom, Baby’s Homecomming Kelley, Mom, Nursery Nook Lani Pincus, CNM, Q & A Photographers: Coco b. Sweet Photography, Inc. Traci Meyer Photography
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Homecoming
14 Nursery Nook 18 Q & A with
Lani Pincus 20 Making Babies R e c i pe: Energy Balls
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1. Be Comfortable
Perineum Massage Oil, by Weleda is made from natural essential oils. When used 2 months before labor, it can lower chances of having an episiotomy and tearing while in labor. https://www.weleda.co.nz/ | $19.90
2. Nurse in Style
3. Belly Beauty
www.figure8maternity.com | $28
www.carolsdaughter.com | $12
Summer Weight Cotton Nursing Scarf by Maternal America pulls double duty as a fashionable scarf, and a discrete way to nurse your baby. It has a hole so it can be easily pulled over your head, is made with breathable cotton, and comes in a variety of colors.
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Sexy Belly, by Carols Daughter, is made with Tamanu Oil to imporve skin’s elasticity, and reduce stretchmarks. Rose Hip Extract, Cocoa and Shea Butter, also work to improve skin tone and restore moisture. It is 100% natural: no parabens, no patroleum, no mineral oil, no artificial colors.
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4. Little Black Swimsuit
Black is flattering on everyone. In this Halter Maternity One Piece Swim Suit by A Pea In the Pod, you will stay stylin’ in the sun. It shows just enough skin, with a tasteful back cut-out, while covering your tummy in slimming black. www.apeainthepod.com | $89.50
5. Belly Buddy
You may have seen these on ABC’s TV show Modern Family. Bellybuds are the latest way to play music, or record and play loving messages for your little one. With specialized speakers and headphones that adhere to your belly, this is a safe and effective way to interact with your baby when their hearing is fully developed.
6. Floatin’ on a Holo
Holo, the Lilo with a Hole, gives moms-to-be a way to relax on their bellies in either the pool or on land. Use it to sleep or soak up the sun. One size fits all. www.holo-lilo.com | $51.66
www.bellybuds.com | $49.99.
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A Haven for Pregnant Moms Yoga Haven Founder and Director Betsy Kase has been practicing yoga since 1991. With a background in patient education and caring for those dealing with HIV, hemophilia and infertility, Betsy’s passion in improving quality of life is evident. She entered yoga teacher training in 1995 and 3 years later she began renting a small space in Tuckahoe to hold her own classes – Yoga Haven was born. Over the past 15 years, Yoga Haven has expanded significantly. Yoga Haven 2 in Scarsdale opened its doors in January 2012, and the combined schedules offer over 75 classes a week to students of all levels. Betsy’s aim is to train and employ the best teachers in the industry who provide influential training in a broad range of truly authentic styles of yoga. Whether you are a complete beginner or an expert, a pregnant mom to be or an energetic teen, we create a nurturing environment that supports the needs of each individual. Betsy feels strongly that yoga can have a positive impact on life beyond your mat. One of Betsy’s personal missions is to empower women during their pregnancies and childbirths. A woman’s choices around the birth of her baby are personal and should be honored. Through prenatal yoga classes and partner workshops, Yoga Haven creates a safe space for prenatal education and support.
Betsy, Owner and Director of Yoga Haven, breaks down the whys, whens and hows of prenatal yoga.
Why is prenatal yoga important? The prenatal yoga class on Saturday mornings at Yoga Haven in Tuckahoe is a glowing, happy, peaceful place. Beautiful women at all stages of pregnancy, big bellies and little bellies; women happy to be moving their bodies and taking time for themselves and their babies that haven’t been born yet! We are told eat right: no tuna, alcohol or caffeine, get sleep, read all the books, but how do we connect with this body that changes daily and the baby that is growing inside of us? Prenatal yoga class offers women a space to do just that. We move our foreign bodies, with all the new aches and pains, digestive and breathing difficulties, and not to mention the low back issues and swollen ankles. Class allows a woman to focus on herself, and how she is feeling.
Breathing consciously, moving the body to keep it strong and supple, preparing for labor and early days of parenthood. We strengthen the legs, arms, core, and back, open up and stretch the pelvis, legs and low back. We learn how to focus in on our breath and listen to our bodies. We take time to close our eyes, and listen to our own inner voice. As in all yoga practices, prenatal or otherwise, we quiet the nervous system, and the body’s response to the stresses of daily life. This is the time that our bodies heal and rebuild, freeing up energy for the other things we need to do in life, like giving birth! Birthing a baby takes enormous focus, strength, flexibility and the ability to stay calm and centered. Prenatal yoga is the perfect place to hone these abilities, preparing for the big day.
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When can you start prenatal yoga? Prenatal yoga is probably one of the only forms of “exercise” that you can actually start early on in your pregnancy. Usually your healthcare provider tells you not to start a new exercise regime in the first trimester, but because yoga is gentle, and mindful, the first trimester is
fine. Unlike regular exercise, yoga’s main theme is to teach you to listen to your body’s signals. Throughout class, the teacher talks about tuning in to the sensations you are feeling, and if something does not feel “right” to stop and rest. You are continually given the permission to watch and rest when it feels
appropriate. The reminder to do so is actually the practice of yoga. Yes, you stretch and strengthen, breathe consciously, but ultimately these are all things that assist us in listening to our body and developing the ability to be in the present moment. Of course, if your healthcare provider has advised you not to exercise, a regular prenatal yoga class is not advisable. But you may be able to do gentle stretches, breathing exercises and deep relaxation in the comfort of your own home or even bed. This can be very beneficial to keep the circulation moving, keep the body from stiffening up, and most importantly helping to keep a positive outlook. Many times women, who have been high-risk pregnancy early on, are then allowed to start to do gentle exercise into their 2nd trimester. Prenatal yoga is a great place to start. Moving the body slowly after weeks and months of rest is important. And again, the introduction to a mindfulness practice is so important. Learning mindfulness at any point in a pregnancy is beneficial to labor and birth. So whether you start early or late, there are always benefits!
“After teaching prenatal yoga for almost 20 years, I am continually reminded how ultimately important it is for women to re-connect mentally, emotionally and physically with their bodies.” How is the prenatal yoga experience brought into the labor room? Prenatal yoga classes give you the tools: mental, physical and emotional, to go into labor with confidence. While the “labor room” for our students ranges from a living room to an operating room, our hope is that our students feel strong and supported so they can advocate for themselves when the time comes. Prenatal yoga class provides a community where expectant moms can share both their excitement and fears. For first time moms especially, that can be invaluable. Prenatal yoga class gives you a “bag of tricks”: poses, breathing techniques, visualizations, but most of all, enables you to enter into this natural experience with a sense of confidence, patience and relaxation. At Yoga Haven, we also offer a yoga for labor, couples workshop, so the birth partners can be more involved in the process. Again, the aim is to create a safe and supportive environment for honest dialog. Women who have practiced prenatal yoga continually report back the same things. They felt more prepared, steadier, and moved more during labor. These women felt able to move
around their space, moving from bed, to floor, to bathroom, to hallway. They had committed to memory the different positions from class that helped them to get more comfortable and facilitate the process of labor to take place. And once in a while, an unplanned c-section takes place, but again, these women report a great sense of control over the situation. They tell us they feel satisfied that they did all they could do to have a vaginal birth. And from our experience, post c-section regrets appear to be lower in this group of women. After teaching prenatal yoga for almost 20 years, I am continually reminded how
ultimately important it is for women to reconnect mentally, emotionally and physically with their bodies. The bonus of coming together each week for class is a sense of community. These women develop life long bonds, and their children who are the same age, also reap the benefits of these relationships.
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e met with some of Yoga Haven’s expectant moms to find out why they were making prenatal yoga a part of their pregnancy experience. Laura C.
34 weeks pregnant
Second Child
When did you start doing prenatal yoga? “I started prenatal yoga with my first child four years ago when I was pregnant with my daughter who is now three years old. I came back with my second pregnancy because it helped so much. Specifically, it helped lessen my fear. I was really frightened for my first pregnancy, about not knowing what to do in labor. I had a really successful delivery and I attribute it to doing prenatal yoga. It lessened my concerns and gave me a strategy to use during my pregnancy and labor.”
What is your go to pose? “Squatting is what I have found most helpful.”
April S. 29 weeks
First Child
Why did you start prenatal yoga and when? “I started to prepare my body for the stretching and to train my body to open and to stay in alignment. I started doing prenatal yoga seven weeks in. At first I felt a little awkward because I wasn’t showing yet.”
What has changed for you through practicing prenatal yoga? “I feel like my chest has opened more. It helps with any aching in my hips, as well as strengthens my muscles around my bones to keep them aligned. I also feel that prenatal yoga creates a community, and helps me feel supported.”
What is your go to pose? “My go to pose for discomfort is the supported chest opener on bolster. It is good for opening the chest. I feel myself going inward a lot during my pregnancy, which comes from a natural feeling of needing to protect the baby, so it feels good to open my chest.”
Christina C. 37 weeks
Second child
Did you do prenatal yoga with your first child? “No, I did not do prenatal yoga with my son, who is now two and a half years old, but I did do regular yoga a little. Now having been through labor and birth, and knowing what it is like, I just now that prenatal yoga is going to be helpful.”
What is the best part about prenatal yoga for you? “The biggest thing I have taken from it is the importance of hip opening. Doing hip circles helps with that. Also, all of our sphenctures are connected, so when I am more relaxed vocally, all my sphenctures open, and I can feel completely relaxed. Also, I did the child pose for my first labor. Even though I didn’t do prenatal, it was what my body was calling me to do. I also had a home birth, which allowed me to do it throughout my entire labor.”
What is your go to pose? “For labor, my go to pose this time I think will be doing hip tilts. When I do them with vocal toning, I can feel myself opening and relaxing and that will help move things along. I think the hip circles will help to move my baby down.”
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Triangle (Trikonasana) Standing poses like triangle build strength in the legs and stamina which is needed for labor and delivery. This pose is also great for opening the groin, hips and chest.
Squat (Malasana) A very important pose to practice your entire pregnancy, and into labor if possible. This pose creates leg strength and most importantly opens the groin.
Supported Chest Opener on Bolster A great restorative pose that allows a pregnant woman to gently upper back bend, opening the chest.
Supported Child Pose (Balasana) This relaxing pose can be done during labor, between contractions. It can take pressure off the spine, and keep the laboring woman off her back.
Partner Child Pose During pregnancy the lower back gets compressed. Putting pressure on the hips, pressing the tailbone towards the floor, creates space in the lower back. And is quite a yummy pose!
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Jessica, 38 weeks pregnant, with her twin boys, 2 days before giving birth.
Birth Story
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n Thanksgiving Day, 2011, I joyfully discovered that I was pregnant with my second child. By the morning of my first ultrasound, about a
month later on December 22, 2011, I found out I was having… Twins! I had gone to the ultrasound alone, while my husband went to the final walk through for our new home, so I anxiously waited until I was in person to tell him. The ultrasound technician printed out a great shot of both heartbeats on one image, and typed Twin A and Twin B on the printout. Two hours later, I arrived at the attorney’s office for the closing and called my husband to meet me outside. He met me at the car, I got out, didn’t say a word and handed him the ultrasound picture. He looked at it and smiled. “It looks good!” As he started to hand the picture
back to me, his hand jerked the image closer to his face. “TWINS?!” he exclaimed. I still couldn’t speak, I just nodded. He scooped me up in the biggest hug he’s ever given me and told me he loves me. In that moment I knew I had his support and would continue to reflect on that moment whenever I felt nervous during the pregnancy. The next nine months were filled with a lot of tough decisions and a lot of anxiety, however, the pregnancy went surprisingly well. The twins remained breech for the entire pregnancy; therefore my doctor scheduled a c-section schedule for July 24th. This would put me at 38½ weeks. Everyone said I wouldn’t make it that far, everyone! I refused to believe them; I knew I would make it. And I did! And boy was I huge.
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The morning of July 24th my husband and I got up, showered, said good-bye to our daughter and drove to the hospital. My husband and I both sobbed when we heard each boy’s first cry. They were wonderful moments. But still, even after they were delivered and I remained in the operating room, I felt anxiety. I thought I could not do this; that I wasn’t cut out for it. When my surgery was over and I was wheeled out into the recovery room, I saw my husband sitting on the chair holding both of our sons, tears streaming down his face. The nurse wheeled my bed in and my husband said “are you ready to hold them?” I sheepishly replied, “yes.”
The moment he put Michael and Stephen into my arms every last ounce of anxiety disappeared. I looked into their faces and knew I could never live life any other way. They were, and are, just perfect and my heart hurt from the love I felt for them in that instant. My husband took a picture of me in that bed holding them for the first time and it is one of my most cherished pictures. I will never forget the overwhelming feeling of love Older sister E, 2 years old, meets her new brothers.
and calm that came over me in that moment.”
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Baby’s Homecoming “Joseph is our second child. We decided to keep the gender a surprise, just like his big sister. He came two weeks early, continueing to follow in his older sisters footsteps. We are so happy to have one of each, and we really feel like our family is complete.”
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-Jen, Walden, NY
The first 24 hours 12:00 Discharged from Nyack Hospital 1:00 Baby’s first car ride 2:00 Arrives home and nurses 3:00 Sleeps 4:00 Wakes up 5:00 Diaper change 6:00 Sleeps for 30 minutes. Nurses for 5 minutes. 7:00
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10:00 Crying 11:00 Won’t sleep in bassinet
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It’s a Boy! Joseph Daniel
Born 4/12/13 at 4:36 a.m. Weighing 6 pounds, 8 ounces. 19.5 inches long
Up off and on all night
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We’re discharged and load up the family to make Joseph’s first car ride - 45 minutes up the thruway. A nice quiet ride on his part, while Sister constantly asks, “What’s Baby doing?”
Sister finally falls asleep as we get ourselves settled to hang out with Baby. Another diaper change and time to nurse. Mom falls asleep on the couch after half-successful nursing attempt.
A bit of familiar chaos as we bring baby Joe into the house for the first time. Dad carries him in his carseat past our huge dogs who excitedly await the newest member of the family. As we settle in, Sister ignores the new addition and goes back to playing while Mom sits to nurse.
10:30 PM
Wake up to baby crying - nursed again and diaper change. Dad carries bassinet down to bedroom.
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2:30 PM
After nursing, Dad sits down for some quality time with Joseph, while Mom (finally!) has time to grab a shower. Thank goodness for a napping 2 year old! Our dog Phoebe sits by Dad’s side and guards Baby from any possible intruders.
4 PM 5:30 PM
Time to start Sister’s bedtime routine, while Baby still sleeps.
Time to wake Baby for feeding no easy task!
Swaddled Baby and tried to put down for a few hours sleep. He hates the bassinet! Baby spent the whole night bouncing between mom and dad - won’t sleep in a bassinet at all, only snuggling on dad’s chest or next to mom cuddling. Constant 5 minute nursing sessions all night.
6:30 AM
Baby awake. Small accident during the diaper change. Mom is not fast enough at boys diapers yet!
7:30 AM
As Dad tries to leave for work, a sleepy Sister breaks down. She clings to Dad as he leaves Mom with a nursing newborn and a screaming toddler.
Sister stirs from her nap while Mom runs around the house trying to clean up from her 3 day absence! Dishwasher, laundry, etc. Dad attempts a solo diaper change that doesn’t end pretty.
6 PM Pizza dinner - no cooking for Mom yet! Joseph sleeps in his basinnet next to us.
6:30 PM
Waking Baby for feeding- nursed for 5 min and then back to sleep.
9 AM
Sister calmes down, Baby is sleeping in the bassinet (why can’t he sleep there overnight?). Mom and Sister have breakfast and watch some TV for some much needed downtime.
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Nesting
Nook
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fter three years of trying to get pregnant, Kelley and her husband were graced with a miracle — their daughter Viviana, the inspiration behind their stunning nursery. Kelley, 35, from Poughquag, NY with husband and baby Viviana.
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y inspiration for her nursery was to make it angelic and meaningful, especially after our experiences of miscarrying before we had her. She is such a miracle that I really wanted her room to be angelic, clean, and fresh, with accents of pink,” says Kelley. But there was a catch to designing this nursery: when they found out they were pregnant, they decided to keep the gender a secret. After working so hard to get pregnant a third time, and already having two boys, Kelley had high hopes for a girl, and was going to make sure that it was filled with meaningful and romantic touches. “I wanted what I wanted, so I made sure that if it was a girl, that it was a girly room, not just neutral,” says Kelley. After going through the grueling process of trying to get pregnant for three years, and experiencing the loss of babies, Kelley went to a card reader, who told her that she would have a healthy baby girl, and saw the letter V associated with her. “At hearing that, I was
amazed, because my husband and I decided a long time ago that if we ever had a girl, we would name her Viviana, which means alive. We never told anyone that before,” says Kelley. This validated Kelley’s feeling that this time she was pregnant with her first daughter, so she started acquiring things for her nursery. “I would buy what spoke to me and had meaning,” says Kelley. Most of the accessories for baby Viviana’s room were purchased from Hobby Lobby, HomeGoods and T.J. Maxx. “Hobby Lobby was great because they had weekly sales on certain items that I would keep on top of,” says Kelley. Each item hanging in Viviana’s room holds meaning, from Kelley’s first ballet slippers that she pulled from the attic to frame in a shadow box from T.J. Maxx, to the wooden “believe” sign above the crib. “I chose the word believe because we worked so hard to have her, and you had to believe before you get to where we are at,” says Kelley.
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• Don’t schedule vaccinations the day before your session! • Tire your baby out with activites so they will want to sleep the next day.
Photography for this article by: Traci Meyer Photography
Her furniture set was purchased from buybuy Baby. “Since we were keeping the gender a secret, I picked out an espresso set if it was a boy, or a distressed, antique set if it was a girl,” says Kelley. Prior to going into the store, Kelley had her ultrasound technician write on a piece of paper in an enclosed envelope her baby’s gender. “At the store I handed the manager the envelope with the gender, and asked them to open the envelope once we had left the store, and to place the order for whichever gender it turned out to be,” says Kelley. On the invoice the manager put a special note not to discuss with them the details of the furniture and delivered it to their home the day the baby came back from the hospital. It took four to five days to really complete baby Viviana’s nursery. “She came home on Valentine’s day, which was a Thursday, and by that Sunday her room was complete,” says Kelley.
Their nursery is a testament to everything they went through, from miscarriages to IVF; every nook and cranny tells the story of their family’s growth and blessings. “We were so happy to be able to have a third, and we wanted anyone walking into her nursery to feel like they were walking on a cloud. We are so thankful to have a girl,” says Kelley. Elora Stack
Kelley sat in this comfortable rocking chair with all three of her children. The pillow was a gift from Viviana’s older brother.
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This rustic and romantic chandelier is the perfect lighting for a little girls room.
This quote is very personal to Kelley, and serves as a reminder of the miracle of Viviana, and all they endured to have her in their lives.
Photography for this article by: Traci Meyer Photography
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This wall sconce got the royal treatment with magnetic crystals from Hobby Lobby.
Kelley’s first ballet slippers that she placed in a decorative shadow box from T.J. Maxx, and added a quote to highlight its meaning.
The canvas above Viviana’s crib, reflected in the mirror, symbolizes their growth together as a family. Another great find from Hobby lobby.
Every little girl needs her stuffed animals. Her younger brother gave her this cute little giraffe.
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Q & A
All
Your Questions Answered
Is It Safe...? Q
Each Issue, we pick a topic, and get the answers from local leading medical professional Lani Pincus, CNM. This issue, she helps to answer common safety concerns from our readers.
To paint, or be around paint?
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LP: It is assumed that household paint involves very
low exposure to dangerous chemicals. But the actual exposure amount is not clearly known. Pregnant women should avoid exposure to oil based paints, leads and mercury. They should also limit their exposure to latex paints that contain ethylene glycol ethers and biocides. I advise my patient to avoid paint exposure when possible. However, if they opt to be involved in some painting activities, I strongly advise limited exposure in a well ventilated area.
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Use a smart phone? LP: There is no evidence that the use of smart phones
during pregnancy is harmful. That being said, due to questions regarding long-term radiation exposure associated with prolonged smart phone use over time, it is advised that pregnant or not, smart phones should not be kept in your pocket or against your body and a hands-free device should be used whenever possible.
To sit in a hot tub? LP: It is not recommended that women use hot
tubs while pregnant. Such heat exposure can cause hyperthermia of the mother. Some studies have associated maternal hyperthermia in the first trimester with birth defects in offspring. In addition, maternal hyperthermia can be associated with fetal tachycardia or a rapid fetal heart rate.
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Dye my hair? LP: There is no evidence that hair dye products are
teratogenic and thus are considered safe in pregnancy. That being said, I advise my patients to limit their exposure to unnecessary chemicals while pregnant, especially during the first trimester when fetal organs are being formed. Therefore, if a woman desires to dye her hair, I suggest that she wait until after the first trimester.
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Eat honey? LP: The concern with honey consumption is the
theoretical risk of botulism exposure. Pasteurized honey limits this risk. I counsel my patients that if the wish to eat honey, they should choose honey that has been pasteurized.
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To wear high heels?
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To take allergy medication? LP: Many allergy medications are considered safe
during pregnancy. I counsel my patients to use benadryl, zyrtec or regular Claritin while pregnant. They should avoid combination products ie: those that have multiple medications in them simultaneously such as those that indicate they are for “cold and sinus” relief as certain drugs within may be less safe than others.
LP: It is not exactly unsafe to wear high heels while
pregnant. However, as a woman’s uterus enlarges, her center of gravity changes and thus wearing high heels may increase her risk of falls. In addition, whether pregnant or not, high heels have a negative effect on one’s back support and can be associated with back pain. Since pregnancy is associated with back pain due to the enlarging uterus and its effect on a woman’s posture and center of gravity, wearing high heels is likely to make back pain worse.
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Drink diet soda? LP: There is no solid evidence to support that
drinking diet soda is unsafe during pregnancy. However, diet soda often contains caffeine and large amounts of sodium both of which should not be consumed in excess while pregnant. Ultimately, diet soda is not the best way to hydrate oneself and hydration is very important throughout pregnancy. Therefore, I advise my patients that while an occasional diet soda is alright, this should not be consumed in excess and should not be relied upon for hydration.
To breastfeed while pregnant? LP: It is absolutely safe to breastfeed while pregnant. This is known as tandem nursing and is neither harmful for the pregnancy nor for the nursing child. However, pregnancy may change the way a woman’s breastmilk tastes and it is not uncommon for a child to wean themselves during this time.
Lani Pincus, CNM, MS, NP
Lani is a certified nurse midwife and nurse practitioner OB/GYN, working in Brewster and Carmel with the Mid Hudson Medical Group. She recieved her Masters of Science from Columbia University, and was board certified by the American College of Nurse/ Midwives.
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Almonds are full of folate. Folate is the natural form of folic acid and is great for you and baby. When a woman has enough folic acid in her body before and during pregnancy, it can prevent major birth defects such as spina bifida, anencephaly, and others. I take 800 mcg or micrograms of folic acid every day. If you have or someone in your family has had a birth defect of the brain or spine, you may want to talk to your nutritionist about taking 4,000 mcg of folic acid to lower your risk of having a baby with these birth defects.
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Energy Balls Raw Protein and High Energy - Yummy! Prep: 5 min.
Yield: 18 balls
Energy Balls Ingredients 2 1/2 - 3 cups shredded coconut, unsweetened 1 cup almond butter 1/2 cup Raw Honey (find at BulkHerbStore.com) or maple syrup 1 cup raisins 2 tsp. Cinnamon (find at BulkHerbStore.com) 1 1/2 cups toasted pecans or your favorite nut, chopped Shredded coconut, unsweetened, for coating
Directions
Place first 6 ingredients in a mixing bowl. Mix on low for 3 minutes and blend until ingredients look combined. Dough will be a little crumbly-looking. Pinch a small, palm-size handful of dough (Approx. ¹⁄8 cup) and roll between hands to form into a ball. Roll ball in shredded coconut to cover. Repeat steps until you have used all of the dough. Lay balls out on a plate, cover, and refrigerate until cold. These will store very nicely for up to 10 days.
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got my inspiration for the Making Babies series from the pregnancy and birth of my first child. I loved every stage of my pregnancy and birth! I enjoyed learning and researching when I had morning sickness and when I got indigestion. Every time I was faced with another bridge, I would research, study, learn, apply, and rise to new heights of excitement. I knew everything I did, and did not do, would make a difference with me and my growing baby. It is not always easy finding good food to eat, knowing what exercises to do, and asking the right questions to the right people, but I researched it step by step and enjoyed a healthy pregnancy and birth. “
-Shoshanna Easling
The Making Babies Book & DVD Series is a fresh, organic look at the simplistic beauty of pregnancy and birth. From delectable recipes, superb remedies, musthave tips, birthing exercises, and resources, to relaxing techniques, this is a fun, energetic video and book series. Follow Shoshanna Easling through her pregnancy and the birth of her daughter Penelope Jane Easling. Find the Making Babies Series and Mama’s Red Raspberry Brew at BulkHerbStore.com. Bulk Herb Store gives you the quality of life, and the joy of living well. Not only do we provide superior herbs at great prices, we also want to show you what they are good for and how to use them. Call us at 877-278-4257 or go to BulkHerbStore.com for our FREE research aid, how-to videos, herbal remedies, recipes and more!
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2 Depot Plaza, Suite 101B Bedford Hills, NY 10507
914-666-8500
Professional Services
Newborn Photographers
Coco b. Sweet Photography, Inc.
333 Main Street Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 559-4843
OBGYN/Midwife Full Circle Women’s Health
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1241 Mamaroneck Avenue White Plains, NY 10605
(914) 421-1500
Professional Services Mount Kisco Medical Group
Address
Phone Number
90 South Bedford Road Mount Kisco, NY 10549
(914) 241- 1050
WestMed 2700 Westchester Avenue Purchase, NY 10577
(914) 682-0700
White Plains Gynecology
12 Greenridge Avenue Suite 302 White Plains, NY 10605
(914) 934-3340 (914) 937-6085
1020 North Broadway Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 421-1500
Chester Pediatrics
North Broadway White Plains, NY 10605
(914) 948-4422
Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine
495 Central Park Avenue Suite 305 Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 725-7555
99 Fieldstone Drive Hartsdale, NY 10530
(914) 428-2120
200 North Avenue, Suite 6 New Rochelle, NY 10801
(914) 235-1250
Main Street Tuckahoe, NY 10707
(914) 337-1437
Woman to Woman OB/GYN, P.C.
Pediatricians
Westchester Pediatricians
Premier Pilates & Yoga
Yoga Haven
Yoga Haven 2
91 Montgomery Avenue Scarsdale, NY 10583
The Yoga Sanctuary
Depot Plaza Mamaroneck, NY 10543
(914) 381-YOGA
Westchester Yoga Arts
82 Centre Avenue New Rochelle, NY 10801
(914) 632-1101
New York Yoga
Mother’s Website
1629 York Avenue
212-717-9642
New York, NY 10028
Essentialmomwestchester.com Online
Online
Westchestermommy.com Online Online
Dire cto r y
Prenatal Yoga & Pilates
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