Miami’s first baby spa is here because why not

Has your infant been on edge lately? Is the munchkin carrying tension in his or her pudgy little potato shoulders? Do we really have the right to be surprised by anything anymore? Enter The Amazing Baby Spa, Miami’s first spa catering to human beings with soft...

Obstetrical Kindness

I work in Miami. It is a strange and wonderful place. When it comes to giving birth in the magic city, the accounts are often less than magical. We have a C-section rate that is the highest in the nation and hear repeated stories of traumatic experiences and...

Is Kate for real?

There has been a buzz about Kate Middleton’s photo just a few hours after birth. She looks beautiful, relaxed,  radiant.  Many people have said that this is neither “real” or realistic. I believe it is both. In our culture, we have been so conditioned to...

‘Hypnobirthing’ Keeping Moms Calm During Birth

Soon-to-be mothers take part in a hypnobirthing class. (Source: CBS4) MIAMI (CBSMiami) — Delivering a baby is a very stressful time, but some couples say they have found a way to help them stay calm. It’s called “Hypnobirthing.” It’s an unconventional birthing method...