Lifetime Moms

September is Baby Safety Month, but lately moms have been feeling anything but. The recent spate of food recalls from salmonella eggs to lead contamination found in several popular baby and children’s fruits and fruit juice brands from Gerber and Beech Nut to a few organic favorites found at Whole Foods, leaves me wondering who is really keeping our children safe.

Let's face it, sometimes pregnancies are planned with every intention, and sometimes, not so much. The world is full of "surprise blessings," even in my home. According to the National Survey of Family Growth, nearly half of all pregnancies (excluding miscarriages) are unintended. So if you are struggling  to accept an unplanned pregnancy, the greatest comfort may just be knowing that you are not alone.

I’m always thinking about ways to relax. Trust me, in pregnancy and motherhood, everybody needs to find their way to relax. My girlfriend Gina Stern, who owns D_parture Spa in Newark Airport, loves to relax by swinging in a hammock.  Not too long ago, I was having a major mommy meltdown. She suggested we take the hammock to the beach and sit near the ocean. I suggested she was crazy and not at all listening to what I was saying. How can swinging in a hammock help me when I’m having a  business and personal crisis!

Depending on where you are in your pregnancy, you may not feel like moving around much at all. But soon after your baby arrives and you get your rest and routine going, you’ll want to start getting out with the baby. In fact, how you will get around and how much, is something to think about now. Especially if you want to add a few travel-related items to your baby registry.