Health + Wellness

I had never been diagnosed with postpartum depression (PPD) until my third baby. My first two babies definitely brought adjustments, but it was nothing like what I experienced the third time around. My third pregnancy was rough. I had hyperemesis...

Anniversaries. Does the word make you think of Happily Ever After? It's usually a term used to describe a memorable time in your life that you want to celebrate and remember. As a newlywed, I'm anticipating what it’ll feel like...

Anyone else's kids always seem to get sick on a weekend at 8:00 p.m.? Flash forward to a scene in the waiting room. Waiting. Kids crawling all over you. They're tempted to run around. You scan the place and...

Can I let you in on a little Christmas secret? I like to call it my Magical Green Holiday Juice. All around the interwebs, hundreds of testimonials are floating around cyberspace claiming that celery is the new miracle herb! ...

I was in kindergarten when I met my first "sister." I was just five years old, shy, quiet and reserved. I was basically the teacher's pet. So when my bilingual teacher decided to move me into the English-only class, I...

  Life in the past two years has not been a joyful path for me. The burden of depression has been strong, even as I have fought and battled against it.  In truth, depression took over my life. It all began as postpartum...

Summer is here, and the fun is just beginning! Is it just us, or is the crazy a little more crazy in the summer? A schedule full of camps and activities and swimming and splash pads can make it...

Guest Submission by Julie Degollado There’s a reason that the symbol for Autism is a multi-colored puzzle piece. As a mom with two boys who are on the spectrum, my world is often a maze of figuring out how to...

This year, we're mixing it up a bit at Bloom! We'll be hosting two moderated panels featuring professionals from the medical, child birth, and postpartum fields. The panels focus on pregnancy and postpartum topics.  BLOOM SCHEDULE & PANEL TOPICS 9:00 AM | Registration, Mingling,...

Our third annual Bloom is just a few days away! It's an exciting event geared towards new and expecting moms, but mamas at every stage are welcome!  Tickets are on sale now for only $15 - $30 (general admission, combo...