Leaving the hospital with a newborn brings with it both incredible joy and crippling fear. Assuming responsibility for your helpless, innocent baby can leave you looking over your shoulder in constant vigil. Sharing close quarters with my 1-year-old daughter gives me the best vantage point for watching over her, but sometimes I still fear for […]
by Kellie Doligale Pregnancy brings with it symptoms that no one is necessarily excited to discuss. The weight gain, mood swings and flatulence are comfortably swept under the rug. Fortunately, Mother Nature permits a few indulgences to the expecting woman, notably a full head of healthy hair. Courtesy of the hormones seemingly running the body […]
The first few days at home with your newborn are a precious time when you can forget the routine of daily life and just focus on your precious bundle. But eventually, you will have to leave that bubble. Leaving home with your baby in tow can be intimidating for a first-time mom. But a […]
Why can’t I eat during labor? Do I have to lay on my back when I’m pushing? What is the point of an IV if I’m having an unmedicated birth? Many pregnant women have these questions, but the conversation does not always flow with the OBGYN. Women may end up going along with hospital policy […]
As if you won’t be tired enough when your baby arrives, fatigue tends to set in very early in pregnancy for most women. You may have heard of the “First-Trimester Fatigue,” but the yawning and eye-rubbing can last longer than the first three months. No pregnant woman has time to be that tired. So instead […]
You may have practiced your breathing techniques for labor, but have you considered what scents you’ll be inhaling with all those sniffs and “hee-hee-hoo’s”? Aromatherapy can have powerful effects on a woman in labor, said Candice Lewis, a Certified Herbalist with a focus on women’s health issues. Lewis offers herbal consultations for issues including fertility, […]
by Bud Spoerl, owner of Baby’s Room & Kids Too SIDS awareness organizations have long tried to educate parents about the ways children can die in their sleep, and bumper pads have always been near the top of the list. The American Academy of Pediatrics recently took the position that bumper pads pose a risk […]
It’s easy to see the playground as a mine field of potential injuries for your child. But sometimes our safety measures can cause more damage than good. Sliding down a playground slide with your child in your lap poses a great risk for broken legs. A study at Winthrop University Hospital found that nearly 14 […]
A long car ride, the vibrations of a running dryer, the low hum of a mother’s voice – the list of how to soothe a crying newborn is endless and as unique to each child as his tiny, precious fingerprints. But the “5 S’s” promise to be successful even after baby experiences physical pain, like […]
Even if you have the most up-to-date crib, softest basinet sheet or cutest nursery décor, the best place for your baby to sleep can still be by your side. Co-sleeping is often advised against in our society, but it can be beneficial for parent and baby when done correctly and safely. Several studies show that […]
