I Have My “Bundle of Joy,” So Why Am I So Sad?

I Have My “Bundle of Joy,” So Why Am I So Sad?

by | Sep 11, 2017 | Babies, Expert Health Tips

There seems to be an expectation in our society that new mothers should be super happy with their little “bundle of joy,” yet this is not always the case. Fluctuating hormones and the stress of caring for a new life can leave a woman feeling drained and overwhelmed. Read More

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Realizing You’re Not the Fun Parent

Realizing You’re Not the Fun Parent

by | Jun 19, 2017 | Babies, K-12, Toddlers

This weekend, I realized I’m not the fun parent. I try to do fun things with the kids, but when my husband is involved he’s like a big kid himself. Our children’s faces light up when Dad’s around. Read More

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10 Dos and Don’ts for a Healthy Pregnancy & Baby

10 Dos and Don’ts for a Healthy Pregnancy & Baby

by | Jun 14, 2017 | Babies, Expert Health Tips

Being pregnant is a very exciting and happy time in a women’s life! Before your little bundle of joy arrives, you are responsible for helping him or her grow in a healthy environment. This list of dos and don’ts can shed some light on what you should focus on. Read More

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Are We Done Having Kids?

Are We Done Having Kids?

by | Mar 20, 2017 | Babies, Toddlers

Growing up everyone always asked you, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” My answer: I wanted to be a mom. Sure, I went to college, graduated and got a full-time job, but I knew I was put on this earth to become a mom. Read More

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We Don’t Know What Lies Ahead

We Don’t Know What Lies Ahead

by | Mar 7, 2017 | Babies, Grandparents, K-12, Toddlers

This past weekend, my husband and I traveled to Dallas, Texas to join in the baptism celebration of our new grandniece. As always, the visit to Dallas was too short but filled with laughter and lots of love for family. Read More

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The Blessing of Quality Patient Care for Worried Parents

The Blessing of Quality Patient Care for Worried Parents

by | Jul 6, 2016 | Babies, K-12, Toddlers

If there’s anything parents are instinctively good at, it’s worrying. Before our babies are even born, we’re experts and can think of infinite things to worry about. Read More

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Gestational Diabetes: What Expecting Mothers Should Know

Gestational Diabetes: What Expecting Mothers Should Know

by | Mar 17, 2016 | Babies, Expert Health Tips

The birth of your baby is one of the most exciting events in your life. As a board certified maternal and fetal medicine specialist, it is my job to support women and their babies through pregnancy. Read More

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Everything You Need to Know About RSV

Everything You Need to Know About RSV

by | Jan 14, 2016 | Babies, Expert Health Tips

RSV can be a life-threatening illness for some infants. As a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurse with 11 years experience who went back to school to become a neonatal nurse practitioner — a specialty I have been privileged to practice for the past eight years — it is my passion and honor to care for and protect our most fragile infants. Read More

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Breastfeeding – Personal Perspectives from Dr. Mom

Breastfeeding – Personal Perspectives from Dr. Mom

by | Oct 1, 2015 | Babies, Expert Health Tips

As a doctor and a mother to three children, I understand the benefits of breastfeeding for both moms and babies. I also know from personal experience and from my patients the challenges that we experience as moms specifically related to breastfeeding. Read More

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