Tori's Blog
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Nancy Pelosi Is a Mother Too
Monday, March 29th, 2010
Alexander and I went to church yesterday, as we do most every Sunday. We are Catholic but our spiritual community is a Methodist church called Glide, located in the poorest section of San Francisco. That part’s a longer story.… -
How The Health Care Bill Helps Women
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
On Monday, the groundbreaking Health Care Bill passed. Although there is lots of controversy surrounding it, it does potentially improve the health care options for women and children.Did you know that of the 4 million babies born each year…
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New Feature- Tips on Twitter
Friday, March 12th, 2010
Happy Friday — I wanted to post a quick note to announce something new I’m starting on Monday. Five days a week I will be adding a new Pregnancy Tip on Twitter. A short, simple, but useful tip related to… -
Fit Pregnancy’s Biggest Babymoon Ever
Monday, March 1st, 2010
I attended Fit Pregnancy magazine’s Biggest Babymoon Ever event in Los Gatos, California this weekend. I was asked to give a seminar on “Common Sense Pregnancy” as well as be a part of a panel discussion on a wide… -
February Research: Eating in Labor, Predicting Preterm Labor
Monday, February 22nd, 2010
Two new and interesting studies came out this month. I want to be able to pass on this kind of information, as I am able to. Current information keeps all of us moving towards better care for moms and babies.… -
My 9-Year Old Slept In The Dog Crate
Friday, February 19th, 2010
My nine year old slept in the dog crate last night. Alexander announced at dinner that he wished to sleep in the crate. Perhaps this entitles me to the Best Mommy Award for, not only agreeing to it, but photographing… -
The Joy of Pregnancy Is A Free Download
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010I want to share some exciting news with you. My focus has always been not only to provide, but also to raise the bar on the quality of information that is available to pregnant women. I applaud all the health…
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The Shoulder Gets Fixed
Saturday, February 13th, 2010I’ll apologize up front. I am going to whine a little, I’m afraid. I had a big shoulder surgery this past Wednesday. Yes, stemming from the fateful fall I had just before Thanksgiving. It was…
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Does Depression During Pregnancy Cause Later Aggression In Children?
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
A new, British study was recently released that showed a possible link between a woman’s depression during pregnancy and later teenage aggression in her children. Although it is vitally important to continually research the subject of pre and 0 Comments | Read More » -
Abby Epstein’s Labor
Sunday, February 7th, 2010
Abby Epstein, Ricki Lake’s co-producer in the film, The Business of Being Born, who was also pregnant, had planned for a homebirth with New York midwife, Cara Muhlhahn. Ms. Epstein was being followed closely…
