Check out this months Columbus Parent Magazine, it's all about having a baby. You will love the pull out Maternity Resources Section.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Prenatal Exercise Questions Answered
I found this article about prenatal exercise to be very informative. I can attest that I wasn't exactly an exercise buff before my pregnancy, but I really wanted to try to do the right thing about staying healthy during my pregnancy; however my fears about "hurting" the baby hindered my ability to establish a healthy workout routine. Check it out and let me know what you think.
The Truth About Prenatal Exercise - Now that you’re pregnant, are you afraid to start or keep exercising? This myth-busting information will help you get the activity you need. - Fit Pregnancy
The Truth About Prenatal Exercise - Now that you’re pregnant, are you afraid to start or keep exercising? This myth-busting information will help you get the activity you need. - Fit Pregnancy
New Cutie Alert!
Congratulations to the Patel family on your new baby boy, I can't wait to find out what you decided to name him...
Baby "Anil" (The name I gave him and his mother secretly LOVES) Patel, born Tuesday October 4, 2011. HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Baby "Anil" (The name I gave him and his mother secretly LOVES) Patel, born Tuesday October 4, 2011. HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Sun Safety
This year on Memorial Day, I had the bright idea of bringing out the baby pool for Kayla to have some splash time fun, I enlisted my husband and sister to make sure everything was set up and perfect for Kayla's first backyard pool experience.
Swimsuit.... check
Pool....check
Toys... check
Camera.... check
Towels... check
Sunblock... Huh? We are Black (African American) do we need sunblock?
For many years I operated under the assumption that being African American I didn't need sunblock because my darker skin would protect me from UVA and UVB rays, so it never dawned on me to pick any up for my daughter, but once I felt the heat of the sun and looked at her little face, I knew I needed to make sure she was protected. I now know that my assumption was incorrect and African Americans do need sunscreen/sunblock to protect our skin from sun damage and prevent skin cancer. I have learned from my experience and want to pass on some summer sun safety to all you mamas out there that are important regardless of your ethnicity.
According to The American Academy of Pediatrics http://www.aap.org/ , The Mayo Clinic http://www.mayoclinic.org/ and The Center For Disease Control http://www.cdc.gov/ here are the best ways to ensure proper sun safety for you and your little ones:
Keep babies 6 months and under out of direct sun exposure, this can be achieved by using the shade of a tree, canopy, hat or umbrella.
Wear cool comfortable lightweight clothing
Use a broad spectrum sunscreen/sunblock as this will protect against UVA and UVB rays.
Use a sunscreen/sunblock with a minimum of SPF15, the greater the SPF or the "star" rating the more sun protection.
For sensitive areas such as the nose, cheek, top of ears and shoulders use a sunscreen/ sunblock containing zinc oxide or titanium dioxide.
For small babies under 6 months sunscreen/sunblock should be applied to small areas like the face and back of hands; for all others sunscreen/sunblock should be applied to ALL exposed areas of skin 30 minutes before sun exposure and reapplied every 2 hours ( more if swimming).
There are organic sunscreens/sunblocks available for pregnant women or others concerned with some of the chemicals found in sun block products.
Skin Cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Sun damage is a preventable risk factor for ALL skin cancers. Please keep your self and your family safe!
Swimsuit.... check
Pool....check
Toys... check
Camera.... check
Towels... check
Sunblock... Huh? We are Black (African American) do we need sunblock?
For many years I operated under the assumption that being African American I didn't need sunblock because my darker skin would protect me from UVA and UVB rays, so it never dawned on me to pick any up for my daughter, but once I felt the heat of the sun and looked at her little face, I knew I needed to make sure she was protected. I now know that my assumption was incorrect and African Americans do need sunscreen/sunblock to protect our skin from sun damage and prevent skin cancer. I have learned from my experience and want to pass on some summer sun safety to all you mamas out there that are important regardless of your ethnicity.
According to The American Academy of Pediatrics http://www.aap.org/ , The Mayo Clinic http://www.mayoclinic.org/ and The Center For Disease Control http://www.cdc.gov/ here are the best ways to ensure proper sun safety for you and your little ones:
Keep babies 6 months and under out of direct sun exposure, this can be achieved by using the shade of a tree, canopy, hat or umbrella.
Wear cool comfortable lightweight clothing
Use a broad spectrum sunscreen/sunblock as this will protect against UVA and UVB rays.
Use a sunscreen/sunblock with a minimum of SPF15, the greater the SPF or the "star" rating the more sun protection.
For sensitive areas such as the nose, cheek, top of ears and shoulders use a sunscreen/ sunblock containing zinc oxide or titanium dioxide.
For small babies under 6 months sunscreen/sunblock should be applied to small areas like the face and back of hands; for all others sunscreen/sunblock should be applied to ALL exposed areas of skin 30 minutes before sun exposure and reapplied every 2 hours ( more if swimming).
There are organic sunscreens/sunblocks available for pregnant women or others concerned with some of the chemicals found in sun block products.
Skin Cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Sun damage is a preventable risk factor for ALL skin cancers. Please keep your self and your family safe!
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
10 (surprising!) Prenatal Power Foods | Pregnancy Information, Pregnancy Calendar Week by Week, Tools at Fit Pregnancy
I recently had a great conversation with an expectant father about his wife and her dietary needs during pregnancy. In this conversation we discussed how she is unable to take a prenatal vitamin with iron and is looking to foods rich with nutrients to supplement her needs.
I found this related article on http://www.fitpregnancy.com/ and wanted to share!
10 (surprising!) Prenatal Power Foods Pregnancy Information, Pregnancy Calendar Week by Week, Tools at Fit Pregnancy
I found this related article on http://www.fitpregnancy.com/ and wanted to share!
10 (surprising!) Prenatal Power Foods Pregnancy Information, Pregnancy Calendar Week by Week, Tools at Fit Pregnancy
Monday, May 2, 2011
Time to get serious about losing that baby weight!
As my daughter's first birthday approaches, I realize I have yet to lose those extra pounds I picked up during pregnancy. So tonight I will be trying Zumba for the first time! Lets hope this doesn't turn out like my first spinning experience... I wont go into details, but it ended with me on the floor panting and a woman well into her 60's standing over me laughing about how I couldn't keep up with her.
My Aunt Renea and favorite (only) Sister in Law Maquia and I have each picked out "dream outfits" that we would like to fit and wear to dinner in August, so I have until then to work it out and wear this exotic beaded top http://www.bostonproper.com/ (YIKES).
I am not sure how I am going to pull this off, but I hope I have fun trying. I would love to hear how you all have either shed those baby pounds or are in the process of shedding them now. In the weeks to come I will also keep you posted on great places to exercise around Columbus, OH before, during and after pregnancy!
My Aunt Renea and favorite (only) Sister in Law Maquia and I have each picked out "dream outfits" that we would like to fit and wear to dinner in August, so I have until then to work it out and wear this exotic beaded top http://www.bostonproper.com/ (YIKES).
I am not sure how I am going to pull this off, but I hope I have fun trying. I would love to hear how you all have either shed those baby pounds or are in the process of shedding them now. In the weeks to come I will also keep you posted on great places to exercise around Columbus, OH before, during and after pregnancy!
Monday, April 25, 2011
Boppy Mother's Day Support Program
Boppy has partnered with Nurse-Family Partnership to provide Boppy Pillows to at risk mothers and their babies this Mother's Day.
You can help simply by going to http://www.boppy.com/ and clicking on the give your support icon; for each click Boppy will donate $1 toward a pillow for a mother in need.
I know how much comfort and support my Boppy pregnancy pillow was for me and my daughter absolutely loved her newborn lounger and feeding pillow! Please take some time to bless another mother this holiday and click the icon and share the link...
You can help simply by going to http://www.boppy.com/ and clicking on the give your support icon; for each click Boppy will donate $1 toward a pillow for a mother in need.
I know how much comfort and support my Boppy pregnancy pillow was for me and my daughter absolutely loved her newborn lounger and feeding pillow! Please take some time to bless another mother this holiday and click the icon and share the link...
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)