Giving birth in Hoboken? Plan around Lincoln Tunnel Construction

From the Port Authority website about the Lincoln Tunnel Rehabilitation project: Full project start-up in August 2012 through 2013 Estimated Work Hours – Off-Peak Overnights While the helix will be closed during the times listed, the Lincoln Tunnel will remain open, however traffic will be detoured. Customers should use ...

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Take nothing for granted

I almost died during my last pregnancy. When I was in the hospital for observation and treatment of my soaringly high blood pressure, I had a meeting with the anesthesiology team. Doctors are not known for their bedside manner, and this was no exception. Upon my asking why I needed to sign a consent for general anesthesia (absolving...

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How to Have a Healthy Pregnancy After Age 35

I expected this pregnancy to be difficult, and the first two trimesters were a nonstop rollercoaster of testing. However, my third trimester is shaping up to be..easy? It turns out that pushing a heavy double stroller all over Hoboken was the best thing I could have done to prepare for being pregnant after age 35. Column at...

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Teeth: A Ticking Time Bomb for New Moms

My kids had their first dental exam when they were two (basically counting their teeth & checking quickly to see if there are any obvious problems). Dr. Sharon Stern recommends the first annual cleaning at age three. Discussion on oral health for moms & babies at...

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Joining the Ranks of Older Moms

I knew when we decided to have a third child that the pregnancy wasn’t going to be a walk in the park since I am over 35. However, I wasn’t prepared for just how complicated and stressful the experience was going to be. One bad blood test led to exhaustive testing and incessant phone calls from doctors and specialists...

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