How soon can I get pregnant after being pregnant? You’ve just had your baby. And since you have baby on the brain, you start to wonder how quickly you can get pregnant again. Can it happen immediately after giving birth? What if you haven’t had your period yet? Join our expert OB Dr. Chahan Chowdhury, M.D. of Diamond Physicians and Sunny Gault of New Mommy Media to answer … [Read more...] about How soon can I get pregnant after being pregnant?
Pregnancy
Your top infant feeding safety questions–answered!
Feeding your infant can be an exciting time for the whole family. With these top infant feeding questions answered, you'll feel more confident for the first bite. Is it safe to give my baby solids as a first food? Yes. A few years ago the age recommendation on feeding infants changed from four to six months of age to six months of age. With this change, the infant is likely … [Read more...] about Your top infant feeding safety questions–answered!
Top 5 most important things parents should do
I get so many messages about what I should and shouldn't be doing as a parent. Because there are so many ideas, I can lose track of what is really important and end up not doing any of them consciously. This week's video lays out what I see as the 5 most important things to help you keep the priorities straight and thus hopefully your sanity. Done together, these … [Read more...] about Top 5 most important things parents should do
Is baby ready for solids?
As new parents, it can feel overwhelming when we transition from milk feedings, either breastfeeding or formula-feeding, to adding solid foods. When is baby ready for that first bite of solids? Just like pregnancy and breastfeeding, it’s not always as simple as we think it would be. With so much information out there and ever-changing guidelines, it can be very confusing. In … [Read more...] about Is baby ready for solids?
How to begin your postpartum care
"Month ten" - Postpartum care In Chinese medicine, the month after baby is born is still considered an intimate extension of your pregnancy. It is easy for everyone around you to focus primarily on the new baby during this time, and although that may be a welcome aspect of your support, in order for baby to best be taken care of right now, you need to be the focus of care and … [Read more...] about How to begin your postpartum care