Author Archives: Alexis Rodrigo
Author Archives: Alexis Rodrigo
Once a routine procedure during hospital vaginal births, episiotomy is now being questioned more and more by patients and health professionals alike. In fact, the general consensus after about twenty years of research is that episiotomy is not necessarily indicated in all births as a routine procedure. What Is an Episiotomy? During a vaginal delivery, […]
Continue readingThe holidays are such a festive time that sometimes it’s easy to lose track of spending. Then you get the bills. What can you do to get that debt paid down? Here are some tips on how you can start paying back holiday debts. Face It This can be difficult. After all, you bought the […]
Continue readingWhen you hear about “superfoods,” it can sound somewhat intimidating. It may sound like you have to spend a great deal of money and completely change your diet, or force yourself to eat meals that taste unpleasant. In reality, though, superfoods are just regular foods – some are unusual, but they are generally just really […]
Continue readingYour newborn baby seems so vulnerable – and he is! While it’s true that newborns are more delicate than adults in some ways, you can take some cues from your own body as to how to dress your newborn this winter. Here are some top tips for keeping that baby warm. How Are You Dressed? […]
Continue readingBaby monitors are a boon for busy parents. They help you keep an “ear” on your baby (and even an eye if it has a camera and screen feature!), enhancing safety and allowing parents to meet baby’s needs before his or her cries become loud and frantic. But which one should you choose? There are […]
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