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If Birth Was a Football Game

January 31, 2019 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)

With the "Big Game" coming up this Sunday, it seems like everyone has football on the brain. So of course I thought, there's no better time to talk about birth and football than right now! If you're a diehard football fan and expecting a baby soon, this post is for you. Maybe you're feeling a

Decluttering for Baby #2: What to Keep, What to Get Rid Of

January 30, 2019 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)

All this talk of decluttering, tidying up, downsizing, living with less, minimalism -- whatever you call it, we're in an era of scaling back and reevaluating our belongings. But what about when you have kids? More specifically, how do you thin out your closets/attic/under-bed when you're pregnant or

Navigating Record Breaking Low Temperatures With Pregnancy or a Newborn

January 28, 2019 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)

This week, the Midwestern United States will experience a "deep freeze" due to a storm moving through that will bring snow and dangerously low, life-threatening cold temperatures, up to -51° F.

16 Helpful Distractions to Get You Through Labor

January 25, 2019 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)

Have you ever sat and talked with a friend while you waited and noticed that the time flew by? Have you ever struggled more through a run or gym session when there isn't any music playing? Do you find yourself turning down the radio in your car when you are trying to figure out where you're going?

What to Know About HPV, Cervical Health, Cervical Cancer and Pregnancy

January 23, 2019 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)

Cervical health, as you might have guessed, has many implications for pregnancy. And you may or may not know, but cervical health starts way before pregnancy. Unless your first sexual encounter resulted in pregnancy, your sexual history, medical care, screening, and treatments leading up to pregnan

The Fourth Trimester - A [Must Read] Book Review

January 18, 2019 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)

Is there something you wish you could go back and do all over again in an attempt to "get it right," or at the very least, do it a little better than you did the first time around? That's exactly how I feel about my postpartum experiences (x3) after reading Kimberly Ann Johnson's The Fourth

Birth Defects Prevention Tips: "Best for You. Best for Baby."

January 16, 2019 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)

January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month. Lamaze is joining the National Birth Defects Prevention Network (NBDPN) and the March of Dimes to help inform families about birth defects -- most importantly, promoting tips and strategies that reduce the risk of birth defects and their

Hair Changes in Pregnancy and Postpartum - What's Going On?

January 14, 2019 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)

Hormones are powerful. In pregnancy, your body's hormones are responsible for growing and sustaining your baby's life (yay!), as well as the less fun symptoms and side effects like nausea, dizziness, reflux, and skin issues (boo!).

5 Changes You Can Make Toward Optimal Health as a New Parent

January 11, 2019 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)

What if good health, and in turn, more joy, was simpler and more accessible than you thought? Often, the prescription for good health ("just follow these five steps!") is simpler than the processes you need to put in place to follow it consistently and thoroughly. But if there was a way to narrow it

Bullet Journaling for Pregnancy

January 10, 2019 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)

Journaling throughout your pregnancy is a great way to keep a record of your experience, which then becomes a treasured keepsake for you and your child years into the future. If you subscribe to the BuJo (Bullet Journal) way of life, journaling during pregnancy offers a whole lot more than memory

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Cara Terreri is a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, certified DONA doula, and a professional writer, editor, and content specialist. She has been part of the Lamaze International team since 2004. Cara manages and writes for the Lamaze parents’ blog, Giving Birth With Confidence. She lives and works in the Orlando, FL, area with her husband and three children.