Category Archives: Modern Motherhood
Big Bang Parenting Theory by Mayim Bialik
March 21, 2012
I just saw an ad online for an attachment parenting book by Mayim Bialik, PhD, and I had to click on it. “Is that the Mayim Bialik from TV?” I thought. From the picture on the book cover, I thought … Continue reading
Making Babies Movie – Conception
March 3, 2012
Have you watched the Tribeca Film movie about making babies, “Conception,” that came out last year? Did you even hear about it? An indie film that tells the stories of 9 couples who all get pregnant on the same night, … Continue reading
Have a Good Old-Fashioned Home Birth
February 27, 2012
If you’ve thought about having a good, old-fashioned home birth, you’re not alone. According to a briefing last month (January 2012), “Home Births in the United States, 1990-2009” from the National Center for Health Statistics, this once-ubiquitous way of bringing … Continue reading
New OiOi Diaper Bags Are In
February 16, 2012
I’m in love with all OiOi diaper bags, but the new spring styles that just came in are gorgeous! It would be easy to love OiOi diaper bags for their style alone, but since you read Materni-Talk, you know by … Continue reading
A Sensual Mom Poem
February 12, 2012
Earlier this week I wrote a blog post about “Overcoming Obstacles to Sex During Pregnancy,” and one of the barriers is about your own feelings of sensuality as a mom. Another is your partner’s conflict about seeing you a sexual and … Continue reading
Friday Funny Valentine’s Humor
February 3, 2012
Earlier this week, I wrote a blog post about romantic Valentine’s Day gifts for pregnant women. One of the inspirations I had to lean toward the sensual and romantic opportunities of Valentine’s Days was a Being Pregnant blog post from … Continue reading
Popular Baby Names of 2011
January 2, 2012
The two most popular baby names in 2011 were a reprise of 2010. For girls, the top choice was Isabella. For boys, Jacob made the number one choice. Because both names are characters in the Twilight series of books by … Continue reading
New Years Resolutions for New Moms Blog Roundup
December 31, 2011
Ah, ’tis the season for New Year’s Resolutions. New moms and pregnant moms have special considerations when it’s time for making New Year’s resolutions. The standard fare, lose weight, doesn’t necessarily apply if you’re pregnant, and should be undertaken with … Continue reading
Iraq Troops Coming Home
December 20, 2011
The United States has officially taken down its flag in Iraq and the last of the troops stationed there are either home or on their way. Last Christmas, my brother, an infantry soldier with the US National Guard, just returned … Continue reading
Mama’s Got a New Tattoo
December 19, 2011
Have you considered getting a tattoo after pregnancy? I have. And I’m not the only one. According to a story that ran on December 14 on Good Morning America (watch Parenting Trends: Mommy Tattoos), lots of new moms are getting … Continue reading
