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10 Meaningful Push Present Ideas For That Special Mom-To-Be
Over the past couple of years, the idea of a push present has been passed around to couples. These days, the baby is no longer the present — shiny new gifts are the present. The idea of a push present...
Giving Premature Babies Breast Milk Can Help Reduce Heart Damage
When a baby is born prematurely (before 37 weeks gestation), there could be a number of complications that can happen because vital organs aren't fully developed. Though Neonatal Intensive Care Units ...
Positive Breastfeeding Experiences At Work Increase Employee Productivity
Employers who create better environments for breastfeeding can perform better overall, according to new research CU Boulder's Leeds School of Business contributed to.
eBay Will Remove All Infant Inclined Sleepers From Their Website
eBay agrees to remove all infant inclined sleepers from their website after Consumer Reports called on retailers to remove and stop selling the products.
Rising Temperatures Caused By Climate Change Are Shortening Pregnancies
In spite of being adults, at times, we fail to realize the repercussions of our actions and abuse the benefits that nature has provided us for free.
This Is What Parents Need To Know About Constipation In Breastfeeding Babies
There are so many different things new parents must be aware of while they enter parenthood, things they never thought they would ever have to worry about. The list is quite possibly endless, and one ...
This Is How You Can Increase Your Milk Supply Right After Delivery
Are you anticipating breastfeeding your newborn? Here is how you increase your milk after you deliver your bundle of joy.
These Are Things You Should Never Say To A Breastfeeding Mother
There are many things you should never say or even bring up in the presence of a new mother. Opinions on things like the baby’s sleeping patterns, how a baby is being fed, how many times a day, how th...
Playing With Boxes Is Important For A Baby’s Development, Experts Say
You must have seen your baby having a great time putting things in a box, dumping them all out and starting over again. While it's fun to see them doing it and a mystery why they enjoy this activity s...
HIV-Positive Babies Should Start Treatment Just After Birth
Across the African continent, HIV and AIDS continue to be a huge problem for people. Most worrying is the number of babies that are born HIV-positive. In certain parts of Africa, about 500 HIV-positiv...
Exclusive: Neonatologist & Lactation Consultant Dr. Jessica Madden Shares Breastfeeding Advice For Moms Of Preemies
Prematurity Awareness Month was in November and every year it's important to shed light on these babies and the struggles they endure. Caring for premature babies takes more time and often its more di...
Pregnancy Symptoms You Can Expect During Each Stage And How To Deal With Them
Pregnancy is a long strange trip with a plethora of symptoms unique to every woman and every pregnancy. Each trimester presents its own challenges that can be difficult to deal with but we all know the reward is so worth it in the end.
10 Easy Holiday Desserts For Parents On A Budget
The holidays can be stressful enough without trying to figure out an entire holiday dinner menu. If you’re also a parent on a budget, it can be that much trickier to figure out what to make or what to...
Research Shows Babies Born In December Are Nicer & Live Longer
Does it make a difference what month you were born in? Evidently it does- and we’re not just talking about horoscopes. According to several studies, babies born in December grow up to be nicer people and generally live longer.
The Preemie Project Provides Special Care To Babies In Iowa NICUs
It’s pretty amazing that in the modern world, there are so many hospitals prepared to help premature babies survive. Some babies born at only 23 to 25 weeks gestation actually have a chance at life be...
Where Do A Majority of Pregnant Women Go For Pregnancy Advice?
Thanks to medical advancement and modern technology, there are so many available and trustworthy avenues that a pregnant woman can turn to for advice. Book retailers have all of the latest self-help b...
Tennessee Pregnant Woman Shot While Her 8-Year-Old Daughter Is Left Paralyzed
Trigger warning: mother and child death
Low Vaccination Rates During Pregnancy Are Leaving Babies & Moms Unsafe
As surprising as it may be, vaccines continue to stir controversy in the media and ire among people who are against it. Vaccinating has become a contentious topic, frustrating doctors and medical prof...
These Are The Foods To Avoid While Pregnant (And How You Can Be Healthy)
One of the first things women are recommended to ask their doctors during their first prenatal appointment is what they can and can't do for the next nine months. Of course, this includes the types of...