Newborn Hearing Screening May also Detect Autism Baby’s newborn hearing screen may provide a potential early autism indicator, say experts at the University of…
Early Birth Puts Babies at Risk for Future Hospitalizations New research published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) shows babies born before their due…
Baby’s First Breath Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have unlocked an amazing observation within baby’s anticipated and celebrated first breath.…
Are Rare Baby Names Surging for 2021? Move over Liam, Olivia, Noah and Emma, coronavirus is pushing sequestered parents toward novel and lyrical new…
Keep Yourself & Baby Safe During COVID Experts at the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention are urging pregnant moms to take every precaution…
Working Helps Maintain Brain Health Women who work tend to have better memory later in life, say experts at the Cleveland Clinic. While we…
Breastfeeding Support via Social Media Pick up your phone and ditch the mom guilt; moms who gain breastfeeding support through social media connections are…
Does Asthma Pack on Extra Pregnancy Pounds? If you have asthma and are trying to conceive, know that asthma may put you at risk…
Nurses Are at Your Side By Rebecca Cypher, MSN, PNNP The World Health Organization declared 2020 to be the International Year of the Nurse…
If you smoke cigarettes, quitting is one of the most important things you can do to improve your baby’s health When you smoke during…
15 Safe Sleep Tips For baby Follow these recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics to keep your baby safe whenever and wherever baby’s…
It’s your body. It’s your baby. It’s your birth. By Paris Maloof-Bury, CNM, RNC-OB, IBCLC & LaShea Wattie Haynes, MEd, MSN, AGCNS-BC, APRN, RNC-OB/EFM…
Is it flu, allergies or cold? You’re fine one minute and the next you’re tired, achy and feeling like you just want to curl…
Did you know that your baby will need as many as 10,000 diaper changes during their life? Find out how to make each of…
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…
Researchers use “crowd-sourcing” website to invite women to share what pregnancy is really like! For all that we know about pregnancy problems, we seem…
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…
Diapering that nurtures your babies may enhance their development, physical growth, emotional well-being, family bond, sleep! Diapering provides healthful bonding moments for you and…
Each year, during oral cancer awareness month, AWHONN nurses remind women to protect their oral health, and to seek treatment for the signs and…
Read the latest issue of Healthy Mom&Baby! From Our Editor: Stillbirth’s Untold Effects If you’ve ever lost a wanted pregnancy, you know the physical…
Your baby needs their diaper regularly checked and changed—don’t miss this opportunity to make a special connection with your little one as you lovingly…
Provide Comfort and Care During Diaper Change to Avoid Stressing Baby Does diapering stress your baby? Do you race to make that diaper change…
Let Sleeping Babies Sleep! Sleep is vital to your baby’s health and growth—even their ability to think and learn. Help your baby get all…