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Ask the experts: Bottle-feeding

My baby is having trouble adapting to bottle-feeding. What should I do? Babies who are feeding well at the breast sometimes react quite strongly when they’re offered a bottle instead. It can cause a lot of upset and stress if … Continue reading →

Ask the experts: Morning sickness

I’m in my first trimester and suffering from terrible morning sickness. Are there any natural ways to ease my nausea? Natural approaches are effective for many women who experience this very common problem of pregnancy. The natural options for helping … Continue reading →

Ask the experts: Fever facts

How will I know if my baby has a fever? The very thought terrifies me! In general, a person (child or adult) is said to have a fever when her temperature is 100.4°F or higher. Fever in itself is not … Continue reading →

Ask the experts: Milk banking

I’m not able to pump enough milk for my preemie so my doctor suggested looking into milk banking. What is it? Is it safe? Catering primarily to premature, ill and fragile infants in neonatal intensive care units, milk banks are … Continue reading →

Ask the experts: Vaccination

I’m afraid receiving vaccinations (like the flu shot) while pregnant will harm my unborn baby. Is it true? It isn’t. Expectant mothers should know that protecting themselves against certain vaccine-preventable diseases is actually a safe and important step toward having … Continue reading →

Ask the experts: Morning Sickness and your teeth

This may sound silly, but could morning sickness be affecting my teeth? While pregnancy nausea generally subsides after the first trimester, it does increase the risks for both tooth decay and erosion. Erosion is the disintegration of enamel caused by … Continue reading →

Ask the experts: Contraception

How soon after pregnancy can I get an IUD? An IUD (intrauterine contraceptive device) is designed to fit into the uterine cavity and be worn continuously. It is a very safe and effective means of reversible contraception. According to the … Continue reading →

Ask the experts: Nursery must-have

I’m designing my baby’s nursery on a budget—what’s the best item to splurge on (or as I like to put it, “invest in”)? The one item in your nursery that you should invest in is a comfortable chair, glider or … Continue reading →

Ask the experts: Sibling benefits

I’m really pushing for a second baby, but my partner is on the fence. Are there any scientifically proven benefits to having siblings that I can use to support my argument? Siblings have historically served as civilizing and socializing influences … Continue reading →

Ask the experts: Sex and labor

Can sex really jumpstart labor? Here are the facts: The claim that sexual intercourse will cause labor contractions is in the same category as other folk remedies (like castor oil, eating spicy foods and taking long walks) passed on through word … Continue reading →