During your pregnancy you probably will learn about Kangaroo Care, the practice of holding your baby skin-to-skin after birth. But do you know the facts? Double check your knowledge on who benefits from Kangaroo Care and how. Myth: Only premature babies need Kangaroo Care. Truth: All babies benefit from Kangaroo Care, whether premature or […]
The Women’s Hospital Saint Joseph East, part of KentuckyOne Health, is the state’s first freestanding women’s hospital and provides state-of-the-art care for healthy new families and for moms and babies experiencing complications. The hospital features private labor and delivery and postpartum rooms, a 32-crib nursery, and a 16-bay, Level III neonatal intensive care unit. “Our […]
Pictures with Santa are a holiday tradition for most, but this photo opportunity takes more planning than you might think. Entire websites are devoted to pictures of children screaming and crying on St. Nick’s lap. To avoid the meltdown, here are some simple tips: Time it right. Avoid going near naptime or meal time. Ask […]
Reading is an important part of your child’s brain development, and it may start much earlier than you realize. Research suggests that babies begin to absorb language as early as 25-30 weeks gestation. One study found newborns could tell the difference between their mother’s native language and foreign languages just hours after birth. While dads, […]
On Monday, Sept. 5, families traveled from all over Central Kentucky to attend the Rally to Improve Birth in downtown Lexington. The rally advocates for evidence-based care in maternity health and encourages women to know their options in childbirth. Lexington Family Magazine attended along with local birth professionals. To see more photos from the event […]
Education is a powerful tool when creating your birth plan. It’s important to have all the information available so you can make informed decisions about your maternity care. Here are some resources to use if you are seeking support or information when making a birth plan: Improving Birth What they do: Promote evidence-based care and […]
This year marks the first Mother’s Day Brunch in downtown Lexington on Saturday, May 7, hosted by Baby Dreams Maternity Concierge. Chante Perryman, owner of Baby Dreams, said she was inspired to organize the event after the birth of her second child last year. She was trying to take it easy but her family wanted […]
The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East is hosting its 17th annual Maternity Fair on Saturday, May 14 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr. The fair features vendors including maternity stores, pediatricians and OB/GYNS, insurance, family planning and more. Mothers can also hear from a panel comprised of physicians and other […]
Books and babies seem like a natural combination at the new Eastside Branch Public Library. From reading about babies, to reading to babies, the librarians want to make the public library a welcoming space for families. That’s why April will see the start of a group for new parents, called “Whoa, Baby!” Eli Warner had […]
Returning to work can be an emotional roller coaster for moms. It will be a new normal that takes some getting used to. Chanté Perryman, owner of Baby Dreams Maternity Concierge, has some tips for how women can prep for this major change and make life a tiny bit easier on themselves and baby. […]
