In October 2020, I was excited to learn I was having my first child. I had been a Labor & Delivery nurse for 8.5…
Cleaning with a new baby in the house can be challenging. As a parent, cleaning can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t…
Some babies need extra medical care when they are born. Maybe they are born a bit early, or they emerge with a special medical…
Fertility is the quality or state of being fertile, or having the ability to conceive and bear children. We know that some women who…
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Pregnancy and birth during COVID-19 is stressful! Listen to 4 expert mother/baby nurses discuss pregnancy during COVID, birthing in uncertain times, managing fear and anxiety and
One Woman’s Story of Being Pregnant and Working from Home During the Pandemic Pregnant women fortunate to work during the pandemic face specific challenges. …
Tummy Time Helps Baby’s Development by Lori Grisez, PT, DPT Keeping baby confined to carriers or equipment can result in delays. While it’s tempting…
In July 2011, we faced every expectant parents’ worst nightmare, when we learned that our unborn daughter had died. From the moment that I…
Did you know that you can still breastfeed your baby even if you did not give birth to them? Even if you were never…
Caring For Your Late Preterm Baby Your late preterm baby born between 34-36 weeks has unique care, feeding and developmental needs; they need you…
If you’ve never experienced cesarean, then cesarean recovery process can be somewhat of a shock. Cesarean is major surgery; you’ll need at least 4-6…
When you take small, realistic steps, you’re more likely to lose weight and keep it off longer. By adding one new goal per month,…
Your Preemie’s First Year Many preemie parents feel like one father, who admitted, “When we took our little 4-pound baby girl home, [she…
When you take small, realistic steps, you’re more likely to lose weight and keep it off longer. By adding one new goal per month,…
Natural birth doesn’t have to be scary or intimidating—if you prepare mentally and physically, it can be beautiful and empowering. Do you desire a…
You have choices when it comes to birthing your baby—consider the options and decide what’s best for you! As soon as you become pregnant…
Adults and babies have different medication needs and instructions—here’s help on how to make sense of managing medications. As a pharmacist, I talk with a…
Baby’s proper latch is essential to successful breastfeeding—yet sometimes it can be the trickiest to achieve. If your baby has trouble latching on, your…
Leaking urine is more common than you might think—there are ways to cope with light bladder leakage. Maybe you’re on a jog or simply…
Our immune system keeps us healthy and fights off viruses and bacteria so we don’t get sick. But with autoimmune disorders (Ads), the immune…
You can meet your breastfeeding success with a little planning, support, patience and these checklists! The World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Academy…