Happy Campers
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.
Thousand Acre Wood
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.
Making peace with my epidural
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.
5 Ways to Combat C-Section Judgement
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.
What Doctors and Nurses Tell Their Friends
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…
Be healthier after baby
How you feel these 40 weeks can give you insight into the next 40 years. Learn what to do now and once Baby arrives to score better check-ups for a lifetime. Read Be Healthier After Baby, Fit Pregnancy, August/September 2014
Have a Health Epiphany
You—not outside forces or fate—can bring about a day that changed everything. Whether you want to swear off sugar or shake up your social life, this is your guide to making positive changes stick. View Have a Health Epiphany, Natural Health, July/August 2014
Rock Your First Birth
Addressing your labor and delivery fears makes you more confident—and better able to use the techniques you learned in childbirth class. View Rock Your First Birth, Fit Pregnancy, April/May 2014
The Drinking Story Every Woman Should Read
One in five young women binge drink, and all that boozy fun could do long-term health damage. View The Drinking Story Every Woman Should Read, Glamour, August 2013
Energy Drinks
The beverage industry—makers of beer, wine and liquor—is turning waste into sustainable energy. View Energy Drinks, Terrain, Spring 2010
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