The Pittsburgh Moms
Pittsburgh Moms is written by and for moms who live in the Pittsburgh Area. We strive to connect local moms by sharing personal experiences, fun ideas and useful information as well as promoting local businesses. Our community begins online, but doesn't stop there!
Sarah’s Hope: Natural Childbirth
Mother’s Natural Childbirth Dream Comes True with AHN Midwives at Jefferson Hospital
Two simple hopes. That’s all Sarah Easton had for her third childbirth experience.
“An unmedicated, vaginal birth was absolutely what I was hoping for,”...
Ten Key Facts About Postpartum Depression
Women’s Behavioral Health Program at Allegheny Health Network Offers Faster Access to Care, Innovative Treatments
Postpartum depression is one of the most misunderstood mood disorders.
As awareness of this serious but treatable condition increases, mothers will...
From Hospice to Hope
In early 2017, Christine thought she was nearing the end of her life. She had been sitting in another hospital in town for more than 40 days, where doctors told her there wasn’t anything...
PMB Nice List 2018 :: A Pittsburgh Holiday Shopping Guide
We had so much fun putting together our 2018 Holiday Wish List for you! No matter if you are shopping for the holidays or simply looking for a gift throughout the year, our team...
Shady Side Academy Middle School: Because “How” Matters
The middle school years are a time of great transition, when children grow at a rapid pace socially, emotionally and intellectually. It’s a time when kids are trying to figure out who they are,...
Ventriloquist Lynn Trefzger Brings Her Trunk Full of Friends to Pittsburgh!
Have you ever had a childhood hobby that got out of hand? That explains Lynn Trefzger’s start as a ventriloquist/comedienne. For more than 30 years, Lynn has given life to a trunk full of...
Kendall’s Dream Come True – Times Two
Gastric Bypass at AHN’s Jefferson Hospital Helps Make Motherhood a Reality
Kendall Kray was maybe 5 or 6 years old when she first dreamed of being a mother.
“I had always wanted to have children, for...
THE GLOW :: A Jack O’Lantern Experience
THE GLOW is lighting up October like never before giving pumpkins their night in the spot light! This family-friendly event also features live carving demonstrations and fall food & beverages!
THE GLOW features an enchanting...
Outdoor Learning Inspires Shady Side Academy Elementary Students
At Shady Side Academy’s two elementary schools, classes have never been limited by walls. Teachers in all grades and disciplines take lessons outside, where students can engage with nature and explore the world around...
Innovative Chemotherapy Procedure (HIPEC) Helps New Mom Beat Rare Cancer
Balancing the needs of mom and baby
When Gevony’s appendix ruptured, cancer cells spilled out into the thin sheet of nearby tissue (the peritoneum). Additional treatments would be needed to make sure the cancer didn’t...
