How you feed your baby is a personal decision, and each choice comes with its own benefits. Here are a few things I wish I knew before deciding to breastfeed. When I found out I was pregnant with my first child, I decided almost immediately that I wanted to breastfeed. I’d heard about all the […]
Postpartum anxiety (PPA) and depression (PPD) is common, but it can feel scary and intense. Here are a few things I wish I knew before struggling with PPA and PPD. By Heather Cunningham, as told to Jennifer Rizzuto Most pregnant women are familiar with the terms “postpartum depression” or “postpartum anxiety,” but we rarely understand […]
Your kids can explore, play and create at Long Island Children’s Museum Since 1993, Long Island Children’s Museum has provided an enriching and fun environment for everyone from toddlers to pre-teens. Home to 14 interactive indoor and outdoor exhibits, a 140-seat theater, and 4 learning studios, LICM is a place where your little one can […]
Going through fertility treatments can be a daunting process. Here’s what to expect before starting IVF. Learning that you’ll have to use IVF to start a family can be an overwhelming feeling. In our last installment, I went over a few basics about starting the process. In part 2, I’ll go over a little bit […]
You’ve decided to start working out! Here are the 7 questions to ask a personal trainer, to ensure you’re meeting with a qualified professional. Joining a gym or committing to a workout plan is a great step to getting healthy. The stronger and more conditioned you are, the better you can move around in the […]
In Wives and Moms of Long Island’s monthly “Am I Overreacting?” series, we answer an anonymous submission asking that question. Here’s what we think – how about you? Dear Wives and Moms, I am 6 months pregnant and my husband and I went out with some friends for dinner. They decided to go out to […]
Whether it’s for health or aesthetic reasons, deciding to get in shape is a great choice with endless long-term benefits. If you want to start working out, here’s what to do next. Maybe you got a wake up call from your doctor. Maybe you need to keep up with your kids. Maybe you want to […]
Going through fertility treatments can be a daunting process. Here’s what to expect before starting IVF. I remember sitting in my OB/GYN’s office with tears streaming down my face, learning that IVF would be my only option to conceive. On top of dealing with the grief and fear that kind of news brings, I also […]
In Wives and Moms of Long Island’s monthly “Am I Overreacting?” series, we answer an anonymous submission asking that question. Here’s what we think – how about you? Dear Wives and Moms, My husband and I have started trying to conceive and we discussed that he’d decrease his drinking during my fertile weeks, since it […]
Here’s what to do after you get that positive test Two pink lines never looked so beautiful. Congratulations, mama! You’re about to head into a very exciting – and somewhat anxious – time. We know you’ve probably got a million questions running through your head, and that’s completely normal. Here are the next steps to […]