Though you’ve been eagerly awaiting your baby’s arrival since that day you peed on a stick, Baby may need a little extra encouragement to make her grand entrance. Here, what to expect when you’re induced—and what your doctor will try to help you avoid getting induced. Read Bring It On, Fit Pregnancy, February/March 2015.
Summer is prime time for fun—and a handful of health concerns. Help your baby play safely in the sun and navigate other tricky issues with this guide to your little’s health. Read Baby: The Amazing First Year, American Baby, July 2015. Read Baby: The Amazing First Year, American Baby, August 2015. Read Baby: The Amazing…
When summer is a distant memory and spring is a long way off, it’s time to get out and enjoy winter’s best vacation spots. Oregon’s coast offers fun for families, no matter the weather. Read Going Coastal, Metro Parent, December 2014.
Taking care of your little one during her first year—through the colds, the nap strikes, the diaper rashes—is tough, but you’re not alone. The health news in American Baby helps you keep your sweetie smiling. Read August’s Baby: The Amazing First Year, American Baby.
Shopping at IKEA, with a toddler in tow and a baby on board, puts parenting into perspective. Read A Trip Through the Aisles, Metro Parent, August 2015.
From a stay in a yurt with (most of) the comforts of home to a rugged backpacking outing, this guide to the Pacific Northwest’s best summer camping has something for every family. Read Happy Campers, Metro Parent, May 2015.
In this bimonthly column, I prepare to welcome a new member of the family at an old stomping ground. Read Thousand Acre Wood, Metro Parent, May 2015.
Delivering in Portland, Oregon, where “epidural” is practically a four-letter word, puts pressure on many mamas to have a “natural” childbirth. In my personal essay, I explore how I came to terms with delivering my daughter with the help of modern medicine. Read Making Peace with my Epidural, Metro Parent, September 2014.
Who would better know how to fend off judgmental quips (from others and yourself) about having a cesarean than an OB who delivered all three of her own kids in the OR? Here’s how to own your c-section birth story. Read 5 Ways to Combat C-Section Judgement or see the story online at FitPregnancy.com.
We got experts who welcome babies on the daily to dish on all the important stuff you won’t hear in childbirth class or the OB’s office. From staying flexible when things take a Judd Apatow-esque turn to getting the best recovery treatment, this guide is guaranteed to make you feel confident before the big day…
Catherine Ryan Gregory 