The birth of your baby is one of the most exciting times in your life. From the happiness of finding out you’re pregnant, to the pure joy you experience holding your baby for the first time; we’re here to provide you with helpful information and resources every step of the way.
Candles, slippers and robes are great but moms everywhere are quietly wishing for a few things that cannot be wrapped. Every December we are asked what we want for Christmas and every December we smile politely and say something practical like, “Oh, I don’t know,...
The other day I received a text from a friend. It read, “My last 24 hours have been the happiest and most fun I’ve had in a long time, thanks to you.” After reading it, I paused for a moment, reflecting on what we had done that made such an impression on my friend. We...
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Every winter, we brace ourselves for the impact of cold and flu season. Clinics fill with children and infants with runny noses, coughs and congestion. Hospitals have children admitted for dehydration, vomiting or difficult breathing – among other problems. For some...
Matching pajamas. A perfectly set table. A gorgeous Christmas tree. Hot chocolate in holiday mugs. Smiling kids looking at the camera. Presents wrapped in coordinating paper. That’s the picture social media paints of the “perfect” holiday season. But behind every one...
I retired February 3, 2022, and left for a two-week trip on February 13. My family hosted a retirement reception for me on March 25. On March 26 I woke up and realized there were no more celebrations, this was my life now. It was up to me to create a new road map for...
If you’re pregnant and have reached for Tylenol (commonly known as acetaminophen) to ease a headache or lower a fever, you’re not alone. More than half of pregnant women use acetaminophen at some point during pregnancy. My wife, the mother of our nine children, used...
When I first shared about my pelvic floor journey, I was just beginning to understand what was actually going on with my body. I’m a mom of two littles, Max (5) and Zoey (2), and like so many women, I had accepted that pain and discomfort from the pelvic floor was...
As with every family, challenges arise. Ours is no exception. Actually, the Beans family might hold the record! From birth through infancy, parents work to identify these challenges and find solutions. As our babies become toddlers, the expectations shift a bit. ...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) appears to have been integrated into many aspects of everyday life. “Alexa” turning on your lights and music in your home and “Siri” making a telephone call for you or giving you driving directions are now common concepts for most...
This is a personal account of my pelvic floor therapy journey and – spoiler alert – it changed my life. I’m a mom of two littles, Max (5) and Zoey (2). While I had c-sections with both of them, my pelvic floor was still hugely impacted by pregnancy. That’s something I...
The word “neighborly” keeps popping up in conversations this summer. It’s a word that is not commonly used these days. My parents and grandparents were more apt to use this word than my children and grandchildren. I feel like I’m in the middle – growing up, hearing it...
We’re here to help you and your family prepare, not only for the birth but also for life after baby. Bryan offers a range of classes and events for expecting parents and family members.
Whether you’re pregnant or thinking about it, one of your first big decisions is choosing a doctor. Another important decision is choosing a doctor for your baby; you will want to do this before your baby is born.
Be prepared for your big day with our hospital bag packing list for you, your baby and support person.
