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We all have our preferences, whether we’re making a playlist or picking out where to eat. We understand what works best for us and are capable of making our own decisions. So why does prenatal medicine want to treat us all the same? So often, doctors want to give us a cut-and-paste-style approach when it […]

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Most toys these days feel like total sensory overload. With bright lights and loud sounds, it seems like there are a lot of products out there just begging for the batteries to “run out.” While these toys certainly have a time and place, having a store with a curated selection of imaginative toys that focus […]

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There are a lot of kids’ toys that should come with an attached bottle of migraine medicine for parents. For whatever reason, toy manufacturers have decided the best toys are the ones that make the loudest noises possible. And while these toys are annoying enough during the day, just wait until the middle of the […]

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Sometimes, the path to parenthood is paved with struggle. There’s nothing more maddening than feeling like you’re trying everything only for the test to be negative yet again. Not only is it personally devastating, but dealing with infertility can be incredibly isolating. It is hard to fight for years only to watch seemingly everybody get […]

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Sometimes, it feels like children’s clothing is one size fits all. Stores tend to have limited options, and loud prints or cartoon characters cover most of your choices. And while these choices might be good for a few hours at a park, they don’t give your child a ton of options for looking nice. This […]

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Babies don’t keep. From those brand-new smiles to the first few steps, that first year of childhood flies by. And while it’s thrilling to go from milestone to milestone, it can be tricky to handle the constant turnover of clothing and gear. Pajamas go from swallowing your baby to being a little too snug in […]

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Modern motherhood is tough. So often, it feels like we’re alone in this activity that kind of does take a village, and that can make the isolation even worse. And while our prenatal care should bring us some form of connection to this massive life moment, at times, it’s like we’re just another slot on […]

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Pregnancy is a time of joy, excitement, and a million decisions. Seriously. It feels like every single day brings another cosmically significant choice. It can start to feel a bit too much at times. This is why I am adamant about finding a great Cambridge midwife first and foremost. Midwives are sent from heaven and […]

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As any pregnant person who has spent 5 minutes searching Google about baby-related advice knows, every question somehow has countless answers, and every choice you make for your baby feels significant. Perhaps one of the most consequential choices is what provider you choose for your prenatal care. This is why I’ve been working on a […]

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Pregnant mom and her husband laughing together at Boston Seaport

Prenatal massage has a long list of benefits, including reduced back and joint pain, fewer headaches, less anxiety, better circulation, and better sleep (source: American Pregnancy Association). To save you some time on research, I’ve collected a list of recommended providers for prenatal massage in Boston and in Metrowest. All of these providers were specifically recommended […]

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