Ask any Baton Rouge mom what she wants for her children, and health + wellness will be one of her first responses. Whether it’s the mental health of her teenagers, how much screen time to allow her toddlers or struggling with breastfeeding, moms simply want the best outcome for their children’s overall health.
Disclosure :: This post is written by Dr. Katie Watson and sponsored by Ochsner Baton Rouge.
How to Build a Simple Skin Care Routine
When building a skin care routine, it is best to start with a simple approach. This helps minimize irritation to your skin and keeps your skin care costs down. It is also easier for busy moms to stick with a simple routine. This three-step approach will have you well on your way to healthy skin!
Cleanse
It is important to cleanse your skin in the morning before applying skincare products and in the evening before going to bed. A gentle, non-abrasive cleanser applied with your fingertips helps remove oil and debris and prevent clogged pores and breakouts. A medicated cleanser...
The news that we needed to baby and pamper our eyebrows hit us about six years ago. Now, we’re onto eyelashes.
Being a former pageant girl, I’m no newbie to the world of fake lashes. I was wearing them at 16 every weekend for various events when people I went to school with thought that meant you were “trying too hard.”
I’m glad we’re past that. I love that anything goes these days: messy hair, bright lips, bell bottoms, crop tops, bodycon dresses, etc. I love that the days of being criticized for “trying too hard" are past us. I mean, girls were spending 30 minutes on a messy bun in 2013 to make it look like they weren’t even trying...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Ochsner Baton Rouge and written by Dr. Christopher P. Guarisco.
How to Get Your Kids to Exercise with You
Sometimes it can be hard to find the motivation to get the family up and moving, but it can be a fun family activity! Drawing inspiration from Father’s Day, June 20, why not turn exercise into bonding time for Dad, you and the kids? For many parents, getting out of the house and being active is a way to get a little “me time.” But in the spirit of Father’s Day, why not try to include the entire family next time you go to the gym, the court or the great outdoors?
Benefits of exercise
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“My body failed me during my first pregnancy. Why again?”
“I take care of myself … why me?”
I struggled during my pregnancy with my twins who were born at 30.1 weeks, but before that I also struggled with the birth of my first-born son. I asked tons of questions, not just those two.
My first son was born on time, head down and I did not have to be wheeled back for an emergency c-section like my twins (two years later). The only problem? My epidural did not work, and I felt everything. I felt the contractions, the sharp pain, the “ring of fire” and my episiotomy because my son would not come out. I felt everything. When my doctor...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Ochsner Baton Rouge and was written by Dr. Sarah Davis who currently practices at Louisiana Women's Healthcare in Baton Rouge.
7 Ways to Prep Your Daughter for Her First Period
Puberty is difficult for everyone. The menstrual cycle can be scary and confusing for girls who haven’t been taught about their periods. Here are a few tips for prepping your daughter for her first period.
Bring it up early. Most girls get their first period between 10-15 years old, and the average age is 12. It is a good idea to bring up the topic in natural conversations while she’s around 7 years old. For example, as curious kids tend to do, she may notice...
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