From the day a woman gets pregnant and for the next 18 years making decisions for someone else is something that will be done practically everyday.
Half a million fewer children? The coming COVID baby bust
This article by Melissa S....
One study says young babies should sleep in their own rooms.
by Colleen de Bellefonds
If your baby is still sleeping in your bedroom after 6 months you should know why is is not such a good idea.
Getting...
Parents can have a tough time and think about many things as they choose a pediatrician. Some just use the pediatrician on call in the hospital the baby will be born in and some pick one out of a...
After months of various forms of quarantine and social distancing, families are stressed to the max
Parents are struggling
Those with babies and toddlers may be hurting the most due to younger children’s need for intensive caregiving. Moms, dads, and other...
While a lot of new dads are eager to get started on their fatherhood journeys, the sad truth is that most of them have no clue where to start.
If you have been wondering how dads can help with newborns,...
Giving birth in the United States is a radically different experience based on race and income.
Even when demographics and health conditions are comparable, women on public insurance report less respect, choice, and autonomy in their maternity care than women...
Infants and toddlers are also humans who can benefit from healthy nutrition habits
The United States government added infants and toddlers from birth to age two to its official advice on diet and nutrition.
Because, you know, infants and toddlers are...
Women have often been made to feel insecure about their weight gain and changing bodies after welcoming a human into the world
Women are now embracing their post-baby bodies more than ever and encouraging other moms to do the same.
The...
Groundbreaking Initiative Educates Expectant Moms on the Potential Benefits of Low-Dose Aspirin to Combat Preeclampsia and Address Maternal Health Crisis
The time to begin screening all newborns for genetic risk is now.
This article was first published by Jessica Dunne.
The idea behind screening is to achieve three goals. The immediate goal is reduction of diabetic ketoacidosis. We know that DKA...