Pregnancy
Merck Selects Philadelphia for Safer Childbirth Cities Initiative
Philadelphia could soon become a much safer place for mothers to give birth. This week, Merck & Co. announced Philadelphia as one of nine cities selected to […]
This Health Coach, Yoga Teacher, and Mama-to-Be Loves Fruit and Self-Care
Who I am: Erika Lundy (@erikalundywellness), 29 Where I live: Rittenhouse What I do: I’m a self-employed, holistic health coach, certified through the Institute for […]
This Philly-Area Expert’s Creative New Book Gets Real About Postpartum Depression
When you’re in the throes of trying to keep a tiny human alive, the world around you may seem a little gray. After all, you’re […]
Avocado Toast and Goldie Shakes Star in This Pregnant Yoga Instructor’s Diet
Who I am: Lindsay O’Brien (@lindsay.ob), 33 Where I live: Fairmount What I do: I work in Drexel University’s Office of Equality and Diversity as an equal opportunity […]
Philly Doc Wins Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit Against CHOP
Back in April, we told you about former Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) doctor Kaede Ota, who filed a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit against CHOP. Well, […]
This Woman Calls SugarHouse a Terrible Place to Work for Breastfeeding Moms
SugarHouse Casino on the Philadelphia waterfront regularly touts itself as the “best place to work” in the city. It’s all over its website. But one […]
Moms Who Strip: Pregnant Women Do Burlesque at Franky Bradley’s
Popular Gayborhood bar Franky Bradley’s hosts a lot of burlesque shows, but this weekend, they’ve got something completely different in store for audiences. On Sunday, […]
Why Do People Need to Be Shamed Into Having Good Subway Manners?
Earlier this week, I was taking my usual morning SEPTA ride on the Market-Frankord line — arguably the least enjoyable part of my day for […]
Philly Nurse Creates Subscription Box for Women Trying to Get Pregnant
At the top of my list of “Things I Wish Were Just Delivered to Me Every Month” is tampons. (And I know I am not […]
Pregnant CBS3 Meteorologist Shuts Down Body-Shaming Jerks in Facebook Post
CBS3 meteorologist Katie Fehlinger is pregnant, and you would think this would cause viewers to send her congratulatory messages like, um, “Congrats!” But no. Instead — […]
“It Took Me Two Years to Get Pregnant”
Oh, hi Internet! It’s good to see you again. It’s been a few months since I’ve been around these parts, and it feels good — […]
So, Should You Eat Your Placenta, Or What?
People have been eating their placentas left and right, it seems. Kourtney Kardashian has called her post-baby placenta pills “life changing,” a new mom explained […]
Complaint: Olive Garden Fired Philly Waitress Because She’s Pregnant
A Philadelphia woman says she was fired from the Olive Garden on City Ave. in Bala because she was pregnant. Workplace advocates have filed a […]
New Strength-and-Cardio Boot Camp Class for Moms-to-Be
Hey Philly mamas, this is pretty cool. Mama’s Wellness Joint just announced the addition of a new class to its roster that I think may be […]