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The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force says the decision to start breast cancer screening before age 50 should be an individual decision, and adds…
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Parents who lose their infants are at particular risk for prolonged grief disorder (PGD); here’s what you can do if you’re still grieving the…
Preterm Birth Planning Plan for the Possibility of Preterm Birth A new survey suggests parents want to know the risks of prematurity affecting a…
While you may bristle at the idea of getting into the dentist’s chair, twice-yearly checkups to prevent a cavity don’t have to get your…
Pregnancy may mean fewer migraines, not more If you suffer from migraines, you may actually experience fewer of them after becoming pregnant, particularly in…
Considering a babymoon getaway? Plan ahead with safety in mind! The best time to travel during pregnancy is between 14 and 30 weeks, when…
Should Your NICU Baby Take Acid-Suppressing Medication? As many as 1 in 4 babies in the NICU may be receiving an acid-suppressing medication, and…
A new study has found that portable pools may be more of a safety risk than many parents realize. Related reading: Mother dies using pools…
You’ve heard the saying breast is best when it comes to feeding your baby. And for the first year of her life, your breastmilk…
Is it safe for your baby to face backwards? For years, parents and infants alike have looked forward to that major milestone—when baby could…
Leading author Dr. Laura Jana says there’s a new kind of mom emerging—a mom pediatricians call the “combo” mom because she both nurses and…
Genetically-modified (GM) foods have been available in the US, without much fanfare, since the first transgenic tomato was approved for sale in 1994. Today,…
Tips On Commuting With Baby Whether your babe is a newborn or toddler, as long as she’s healthy there’s no reason not to burst…
Tips on How to Transition Baby to Solids If you’ve made it past the headline and are actually reading this article, we know one…
To meet actress, neuroscientist, wife and mother of two sons, Mayim Bialik, is to run head-long into a whole lot of opinions on natural…
Listen up, parents: the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is expanding its advice about safe sleep for your baby and here’s what you’ve got…
As a designated spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics and an infant and child health advocate, Dr. Alanna Levine is a working mom…
Pediatrician William Sears is known for his practical and innovative advice – including how dads can nurse their babies. When Healthy Mom&Baby met with…
At some point in your pregnancy the reality strikes that this baby will need to come out. For most women, the impending prospect of…
From infancy to old age, vaccines help keep you and those you love healthy and protected from serious health threats, like the flu and…
Could Your Baby Have High Cholesterol? Vivacious Kennedi Thompson wasn’t even 2 years old when her parents noticed strange blisters on her ankles. “We…