Bringing Home Baby: The Role of Older Siblings
Your family was perfect. Your first child was well-behaved, learning on-schedule, your little angel. Feeling like you’ve got this parenting thing nailed, you decide to add to your
Read moreYour family was perfect. Your first child was well-behaved, learning on-schedule, your little angel. Feeling like you’ve got this parenting thing nailed, you decide to add to your
Read morePlanning a pregnancy is, to a large extent, an oxymoron. It’s difficult to predict exactly when one will get pregnant, let alone the week-to-week changes of pregnancy and
Read moreCongratulations! You made it through pregnancy and delivery and are hopefully at home with a beautiful, healthy baby. If you’re like most newly delivered women, you stepped on
Read moreIf you’ve just announced to family and friends that you’re expecting, you have probably already received enough well-intentioned advice to last a lifetime. There istruth in what you’re hearing—pregnant
Read moreApproximately ten percent of couples in the United States are affected by infertility. Infertility is defined as failure to conceive after 12 months of regular intercourse without the
Read moreOne of my earliest memories of coffee was a warning from my mom not to drink it. “It will stunt your growth,” she said. Somewhere along my path
Read moreI often hear women voice concern that they are not making enough milk. One of the more common reasons moms supplement with formula or wean their babies early
Read moreIn other blogs, I have reviewed medical and surgical options for managing and treating abnormal uterine bleeding. One of the most common reasons for a visit in my office is to determine whether
Read moreOne of my favorite things about living in Portland is the amazing food here. We are lucky enough to have world-class chefs and locally-grown and raised food right
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