by April Leiffer Henry | May 31, 2012 | Parenting
In the United States, six weeks is the standard amount of time off many women receive for maternity leave. Maternity leave policies vary widely among employers, so some moms end up with less or more time off – paid, unpaid or a combination of both. In addition, the...
by April Leiffer Henry | May 24, 2012 | Pregnancy and Birth Stories
In preparation for Cecilia’s arrival, I read books about natural birth, did Kegels to strengthen my perineum and met with my doula to discuss my birth plan. While these were helpful strategies, I knew, thanks to my experiences with my first baby, that plans do not...
by April Leiffer Henry | May 17, 2012 | Parenting
Having a newborn is sort of like living in a daze. For me, combine the almost constant feedings and sleep deprivation with taking care of a 4-year-old, and it’s practically a miracle I can get Elliot to preschool on time every day. On that note, I have to give props...
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