Inducing Labor Day

Posted by Rebecca Teti in Food on Monday, September 05, 2011

It’s labor day, and my thoughts are with a girlfriend who’s a bit overdue and desperate for labor to begin.

She lives in Atlanta, so I had to remind her about the alleged induction powers of Scalini’s eggplant parmesan.

Sounds weird to me, but the restaurant claims to have 300 babies born within 48 hours of their moms eating the dish, so who am I to scoff?

I hope you’ll comment on the oddest labor-inducing trick you ever heard of—or swear by.

Meanwhile, here’s a little feature the Willits did on this bizarre local tradition a couple of years ago.

Prayers for Hallie on Labor Day

Posted by Danielle Bean in News on Monday, September 06, 2010

You might have noticed that we haven’t heard from our resident fashion blogger Hallie Lord in a couple of weeks.

Well, that’s because she’s is on the verge of giving birth to the newest little Lord.

And I’m sure I don’t have to tell you that she is feeling rather ready.

Since this is Labor Day and all, I thought that you might join me in prayer ... for Hallie, for her unborn baby, for her entire... READ MORE 

Music to Birth By

Posted by AGroup in Reviews on Friday, August 06, 2010

Strangely enough, though I typically have some sort of music playing morning, noon and night, I have never listened to music during any of my previous four labors.

I just stumbled across this article, though, and I think I just might like to try incorporating music into my upcoming birth experience. The article states that “if you choose the right music, you can increase your body’s production of... READ MORE 

Miracles Still Happen

Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Here is an amazing story about a mother and child who died in labor on Christmas Eve—only to come back.

(p.s. as a pregnant lady I shouldn’t really be reading stories like this because I get a little nervous, but it’s amazing nonetheless.)

Fashionably Late

Posted by Lisa Hendey in Family on Friday, January 30, 2009

For the last weeks, friends and fans of the wonderful Greg and Jennifer Willits have been following the final days of Jennifer’s pregnacy.  As of today, she is six days overdue and both are anxiously awaiting the birth of their fifth child, a little girl who will join their family of four boys.

I’m a “humongous” Greg and Jennifer fan.  I’ve followed this wonderful couple since the earliest days of... READ MORE 

Home Births on the Rise

Posted by Danielle Bean in Health on Thursday, November 20, 2008

Once upon a time, every birth was a “home birth.” Just nobody thought to call it that.

Today, though, it’s not just the crunchy moms who choose to give birth at home. In some circles, giving birth at home is even considered trendy, feminist, and counter-culturally cool.

Last week, the New York Times reported on the growing trend of home birthing, even among New York apartment dwellers.

Home birth... READ MORE 

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