By Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Newborns ~~~ Babies love to be carried – but parent arms get tired. A baby carrier can be invaluable during the first two years of your baby’s life. There are many types and styles to choose from, so take...
By Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Newborns ~~~ A good way to encourage healthy sleep is to get to know your baby’s sleepy signals and put her down to sleep as soon as she seems tired. She is counting on your to help her, a baby...
Pregnancy and delivery usually occur without problems, but it is important to be aware of the possible complications. Preeclampsia is a condition unique to pregnancy and has the potential to be life-threatening. What is preeclampsia? It is a syndrome that occurs after 20 weeks of pregnancy which includes high blood...
In recent years the phrase the “first 1000 days” has become very popular in the pediatric medical community. The first 1000 days, which refers to the period from conception through the first two years of life, is one of the most critical times of brain development of a lifetime. Nourishment...
When it comes to pregnancy, everyone seems to have an opinion on what's best for mom and her baby. When taking in all of this advice - some of it hair-brained, some of it contradictory - it's easy to find yourself overwhelmed, confused and frustrated.
What’s the Big Deal with Folic Acid Folic acid is indeed a big deal. This important B-Vitamin plays a role in cell division and growth, RNA and DNA synthesis, and brain health. It is strongly encouraged that women planning to get pregnant should supplement with Folic Acid for a full...
Times and guidelines are changing Once upon a time expecting mothers were advised to not eat allergenic foods like peanuts during their pregnancy in hopes that it would prevent a peanut allergy for baby. In addition, once baby was beginning solid foods, the recommendation to avoid peanuts continued until three...
Raising young children will undoubtedly be one of the hardest things you and your partner will ever do. You’re both a little clueless. You’re both trying to balance old lives with new ones. You’re both a little scared and a little irritable and a lot tired. Welcome to parenthood. Of...
Let’s face it: Pregnancy on a perfectly balmy day can be downright uncomfortable. Add to that ice-cold temperatures, biting winds, and a roaring furnace, and you have the makings of a pregnancy nightmare. Here’s how to ensure you have the happiest, safest, and most comfortable winter of your life—baby bump...
The Flu and pregnancy can make for a scary combination. This respiratory infection, caused by the influenza virus, is an undesirable but predictable winter illness which has the potential to be more severe for expectant moms. Obstetricians worry about their patients during this time but are especially concerned this year....