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Ask the Experts: Baby shoes
A: Not all baby shoes are created equal, and it’s quite easy to fall into a fashion over function mishap! A baby does not [...]
Ask the Experts: Benefits of prenatal massage
A: Almost too many to count! There is ample research to support the benefits of prenatal massage during pregnancy for both the pregnant woman and [...]
Can you drink alcohol when breastfeeding?
A: There’s much discussion around the detection of alcohol in breast milk. I also had similar concerns when I was exclusively breastfeeding and the matron of [...]
Ask the Experts: Diagnosing reflux in babies
A. It’s never the pollen! Pollen allergies actually take several years to affect babies. One of the most common causes of irritability are digestive issues such [...]
Ask the Experts: Protecting your family once you’re gone
A: The average mother only has $9,500 in her savings account—yikes! So, what to do if you die prematurely (e.g. during birth via preeclampsia or [...]
How to avoid C-section misconceptions
A: Indeed, there are a few ... Myth No. 1: You should be on bedrest for six to eight weeks after a cesarean. Your recovery is [...]
Ask the Experts: How to safely bathe baby
A: Drowning may certainly be one of the leading causes of death in infants and toddlers—but bathtub drowning is totally preventable if these few rules [...]
Baby sign language
A: I recommend signing with babies as early as 6 months, but anytime in the first year is optimal. As you begin using sign language with [...]
Aromatherapy
The idea that your everyday scented candles reflect true aromatherapy is a misconception. Most scented candles are made with chemically created scents, whereas aromatherapy entails [...]
Painful sex after birth
A: Painful intercourse after having a baby is not uncommon and is called postpartum dyspareunia. Approximately 50 to 60 percent of women experience dyspareunia in [...]
Ear tube surgery
A: First, you should know that for most children who have suffered with chronic ear infections—like your daughter—the pain from those infections often outweighs any [...]
Finding a babysitter
A: Finding someone you can trust to watch your most precious treasures can feel like a daunting and impossible task. But, don’t fear! There is a [...]
How to help a baby with gas
A: There are a few things you can do to help a baby with gas and bring your son relief: Avoid overfeeding (too frequently or [...]
Collecting cord blood
A: Umbilical cord blood collection is a simple process that is not felt by the baby and should not in any way interfere with your bonding [...]
Raising a bilingual baby
A: My husband and I are teaching Sebastian, our 2-year-old, both English and Spanish. And while he’s just now learning to speak, we’re reassured he’s [...]
Healthy breastfeeding snacks to try
A: I know what you mean! Breastfeeding three children made me crazy hungry. There’s nothing wrong with peanut butter and jelly (especially when it’s on [...]
Transitioning baby to the nursery
A: Great question! Here are a few tips to get you started. Prepare the nursery. If you haven’t already, install room darkening shades and a dim [...]
Exercising while nursing
A: The short answer is yes! The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends holding off on strenuous exercise until six weeks postpartum, but [...]
Ask the Experts: Baby shoes
A: Not all baby shoes are created equal, and it’s quite easy to fall into a fashion over function mishap! A baby does not [...]
Ask the Experts: Benefits of prenatal massage
A: Almost too many to count! There is ample research to support the benefits of prenatal massage during pregnancy for both the pregnant woman and [...]
Can you drink alcohol when breastfeeding?
A: There’s much discussion around the detection of alcohol in breast milk. I also had similar concerns when I was exclusively breastfeeding and the matron of [...]
Ask the Experts: Diagnosing reflux in babies
A. It’s never the pollen! Pollen allergies actually take several years to affect babies. One of the most common causes of irritability are digestive issues such [...]
Ask the Experts: Protecting your family once you’re gone
A: The average mother only has $9,500 in her savings account—yikes! So, what to do if you die prematurely (e.g. during birth via preeclampsia or [...]
How to avoid C-section misconceptions
A: Indeed, there are a few ... Myth No. 1: You should be on bedrest for six to eight weeks after a cesarean. Your recovery is [...]
Ask the Experts: How to safely bathe baby
A: Drowning may certainly be one of the leading causes of death in infants and toddlers—but bathtub drowning is totally preventable if these few rules [...]
Baby sign language
A: I recommend signing with babies as early as 6 months, but anytime in the first year is optimal. As you begin using sign language with [...]
Aromatherapy
The idea that your everyday scented candles reflect true aromatherapy is a misconception. Most scented candles are made with chemically created scents, whereas aromatherapy entails [...]
Painful sex after birth
A: Painful intercourse after having a baby is not uncommon and is called postpartum dyspareunia. Approximately 50 to 60 percent of women experience dyspareunia in [...]
Ear tube surgery
A: First, you should know that for most children who have suffered with chronic ear infections—like your daughter—the pain from those infections often outweighs any [...]
Finding a babysitter
A: Finding someone you can trust to watch your most precious treasures can feel like a daunting and impossible task. But, don’t fear! There is a [...]
How to help a baby with gas
A: There are a few things you can do to help a baby with gas and bring your son relief: Avoid overfeeding (too frequently or [...]
Collecting cord blood
A: Umbilical cord blood collection is a simple process that is not felt by the baby and should not in any way interfere with your bonding [...]
Raising a bilingual baby
A: My husband and I are teaching Sebastian, our 2-year-old, both English and Spanish. And while he’s just now learning to speak, we’re reassured he’s [...]
Healthy breastfeeding snacks to try
A: I know what you mean! Breastfeeding three children made me crazy hungry. There’s nothing wrong with peanut butter and jelly (especially when it’s on [...]
Transitioning baby to the nursery
A: Great question! Here are a few tips to get you started. Prepare the nursery. If you haven’t already, install room darkening shades and a dim [...]
Exercising while nursing
A: The short answer is yes! The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends holding off on strenuous exercise until six weeks postpartum, but [...]
