I got on a train before dawn this morning in order to make it to my appointment with Dr. P at 8:30 am. It was worth it. We had an awesome chat (we always do) and made each other laugh (we always do). … [Read more...]
Mental Illness, Medication and Pregnancy in The News: “Mary Moe” of Massachusetts
January 24, 2012 By 2 Comments
Since I discovered how to set up Google Alerts while researching my article on preparing for a medicated pregnancy, Google has lit up my inbox with articles about a recent event: the horrific … [Read more...]
Best New Thing in the World: The Pre-Conception Checkup
January 12, 2012 By 4 Comments
I'm borrowing my title from the Rachel Maddow Show, which does a segment called The Best New Thing in the World at the end of lots of shows. Often, it's not as much a new thing as something she has … [Read more...]
Book Review: Eating Well When You’re Expecting
January 4, 2012 By 2 Comments
My nutritionist recommended the preconception diet outlined in this book, but the preconception diet is the pregnancy diet minus some calories and some calcium. So I'm just reading the book. Quickly. … [Read more...]
New York City Doctor, Round Three
December 9, 2011 By 4 Comments
I love that Dr P. is the specialist I'm working with because she is very good at her job, but I kind of wish that we had met in other circumstances; namely, circumstances in which we could be best … [Read more...]
PRE-conception?! Still? The Waiting Rant
December 6, 2011 By 2 Comments
When I started this blog, I knew ZERO pregnant women. Now, I know... let me count... at least SEVEN women who have announced a pregnancy since August. One of you is having twins, so that makes EIGHT … [Read more...]
Product Review: I Love My Prenatal Vitamins
November 7, 2011 By 4 Comments
*This is not a sponsored post. I received no money or even a free sample for writing this.* My nutritionist didn't give me a list of prenatal vitamins, she just told me which bottle to buy: New … [Read more...]
Can I Be a Bottle-Feeding Lactivist? Please?
November 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
There was a comment on the blog, and there was a tweet. Both suggested that I find out more about Klonopin and breastfeeding. Immediately, I felt defensive. Why weren't they trusting my doctor? Why … [Read more...]
A Baby Timeline! But, Wait… No Breast Feeding?!
November 4, 2011 By 7 Comments
I read the research. Very carefully. And it just didn't say much about breastfeeding on Klonopin. So I thought that meant "go ahead" and "maybe some risk." Apparently, all it means is that not much of … [Read more...]
Here We Go! Rachel, Part II
October 14, 2011 By 1 Comment
In an earlier post, I introduced Rachel. Here's the rest of her interview: Can you tell us a little bit about your background? i have had severe depression and anxiety since i was born. i … [Read more...]
