I was delighted when Bashie Lisker asked me to collaborate with her on a couple of women’s-health-related articles for Mishpacha Magazine. Our piece on ultrasounds finally made it to print in Family First last month. ❤ (Though I must confess it’s the other article which truly holds a special place in my heart – stayContinue reading “Picture Perfect – Featured in Family First”
Category Archives: Pregnancy
Interview (Part 1) on the Happy Birthway Podcast
I had the pleasure of being interviewed a few months ago by Chani Fingerer of the Healthy Birthway Podcast (available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts) and Yoledet Academy (https://www.yoledetacademy.com/) – and I’m excited to share that the interview is being released in two parts over the next few weeks! If you aren’t yet familiar withContinue reading “Interview (Part 1) on the Happy Birthway Podcast”
“Emotional Nesting” – Can I make it a thing?
Around 6 months ago I read through (ok, halfway through) more than one book on holistic/integrative women’s health. (Recommendations available upon request!) There were a few general takeaways that I immediately put into practice, but one idea mostly slipped by me and just popped back into my head today in a big way. PractitionersContinue reading ““Emotional Nesting” – Can I make it a thing?”
Picking a Women’s Health Provider
Whether you’re picking a provider for a pregnancy or for general gynecologic care, remember – you’re picking your medical team. It’s a TEAM. And you’re a lead member! More or less the star player, in my book. My #1 piece of advice is to make sure you’ve found a provider who is going to beContinue reading “Picking a Women’s Health Provider”
Interview! Doulas – The Inside Scoop with Sarah Rochel Grunbaum
In this podcast I interview Sarah Rochel Grunbaum – a highly experienced doula who recently made Aliyah from Brooklyn. With over 2000 births behind her (not counting 7 of her own k’ah), she really knows what she’s talking about. Sarah Rochel’s unique blend of expertise and sensitivity is truly remarkable. Even if you already plan toContinue reading “Interview! Doulas – The Inside Scoop with Sarah Rochel Grunbaum”
Postpartum Bleeding: Getting to the Mikvah
See Postpartum Bleeding: Real World Expectations for Part 1See Postpartum Bleeding: Speed It Up by Slowing Down for Part 2 When do I start the process of getting to the mikvah? At a certain number of weeks? After my postpartum check up? I want to start with three stories (identitites protected, of course, and sharedContinue reading “Postpartum Bleeding: Getting to the Mikvah”
Postpartum Bleeding: Speed It Up By Slowing Down
See Postpartum Bleeding: Real World Expectations for Part 1 on this topic. Can I make this process speed up? Is something I’m doing slowing it down? To some extent, how long you bleed for is just built in – the same way there are women with healthy cycles who have 3 day periods, and thereContinue reading “Postpartum Bleeding: Speed It Up By Slowing Down”
Postpartum Bleeding: Real World Expectations
I keep thinking it’s time for a post with more pizzazz, but if we’re going to be honest, I’m a Women’s Health educator and much of the info isn’t so glamorous. 😉 So while the subject of Postpartum Bleeding can’t exactly be defined as fun and upbeat, it’s one with real (dare I say unique)Continue reading “Postpartum Bleeding: Real World Expectations”
Interview! Talking Pregnancy and Postpartum Diet and Self Care with Esti Asher, RDN
Postpartum Diet and Exercise Mini-Series Part 1 Esti Asher, MS, RDN, LD shares her professional knowlege and *inspiring positive attitude* about Diet and Self Care in the Pregnancy/Postpartum period. Find out more about her virtual practice and read her articles at https://www.estiashernutrition.com/
Interview! Musings of a Tipat Chalav (Well Baby Clinic) Nurse
My friend Batzion is the AWESOME Tipat Chalav (well baby clinic) nurse for at least half of the frum population of Karmiel. She explains a lot of the “how” and “why” of the Tipat Chalav system here in Israel, and the general importance of taking your baby in for well baby visits wherever you areContinue reading “Interview! Musings of a Tipat Chalav (Well Baby Clinic) Nurse”
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