Health + Wellness

Minor Surgical Procedure at AHN Makes Dream of Motherhood a Reality Gayatri Kusuma's heart leapt in her chest: The labor pains were beginning. It was about 11 p.m. on Feb. 10, 2018. Despite the pain, Gayatri felt a joy long overdue: An...

Is your household still adjusting to getting back on a schedule after summer break? Or even starting a school schedule if this is your child/children’s first year in school? I know about two weeks ago we had a proverbial “oh...

A year and a half ago, during the early days of the pandemic, my level of fitness was at an all-time high.  I was home all day, every day.  I was newly working from home, and the eliminated commute...

In my last post I touched based on self care with self awareness. It's very imperative to take care of yourself even if you aren't a new or expecting mom. Not only is it good for you, it's great for...

It’s hard enough being a teen - having a smile you’re not proud of makes it even harder. Many teens’ self-esteem is tied to what they look like on the outside. As much as we try to tell them it’s...

Since I became a mom eight years ago, I have found myself overusing the phrase "I don't have time." As in, "I don't have time to sit in and wait for the doctor for 40 minutes." Or, "I don't...

Being a mom is hard.  Not like "training for the Pittsburgh marathon hard", but "having someone depend on you day and night for the rest of your life" hard.  I always wanted to be a mother. I remember at...

Last Saturday, Pittsburgh Moms Blog held its Second Annual Bloom at Allegheny Health Network, Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion. The Pittsburgh Moms Blog team, along with many community leaders, several local businesses, and passionate medical professionals filled the Pavilion for a joy-filled...

When you think about the holidays, you probably imagine the decorations, gifts, festivities…and of course the food! But for someone with dietary restrictions, holiday gatherings can be a source of added stress. Whether it’s due to food allergies or intolerances,...

Welcome 2020!  I'm speaking for myself, and half the world when I say I'm looking forward to this year.  Like a lot of us, we do this little ditty called a new year's resolution. Yes, we always aim high,...