Newborn Care

Research shows getting skin-to-skin contact with your baby at birth, and thereafter, is ripe with benefits for both mom and baby. Still, there can be…

For brand-new and veteran parents alike, being spit on, peed on, and yes, even pooped on is an accepted and expected parental rite of passage.…

Nature designed your baby’s cry to get your attention! Maybe baby is hungry, thirsty, uncomfortable, or having gas or in pain. Maybe baby is lonely…

Maybe your baby has more gadgets than toys in their nursery, but what do experts say makes a healthy, smart environment for your little one?…

Your late preterm baby born between 34-36 weeks has unique care, feeding and developmental needs; they need you to be their champion. Perhaps baby didn’t…

As a nurse, I am all about prevention. The latest safe infant sleep recommendations are based on what experts have learned and are known risk-factors…

Vaginal seeding may sound like a good idea in theory, but health care providers are cautioning against it. Have you heard of vaginal seeding? This…

Though rare, newborn thyroid conditions can affect baby’s growth and development. Newborn screening is essential for early detection and intervention. Do you know that the…

Babies born just 3 to 6 weeks early are at a greater risk for potentially serious health problems than babies born at term. In the…

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 natural…

Congratulations on the new baby! Labor and birth are over, and you’re settling in with your new little one. Things are going great; he took…

You didn’t wait for baby to be born to begin bonding. Was it with the positive pregnancy test or the first flutter in your belly?…

Parents surprised by a very premature birth have a lot to think about, including the effects of prematurity on your baby’s vision. Baby’s Developing Vision…

Take it from the dads of the 40 Weeks documentary, babies change everything! First comes love, then comes marriage… then come those two little blue…

Combating jealousy between siblings Finally, you and your new baby are on your way home. Your older child is expecting you and everyone is excited.…

Not long after baby’s birth, you’re likely to see thick, crusty and yellowish scales in patches on baby’s head. These stubborn little scales are commonly…