Why Vitamin K Injection For Newborns is Needed
by:Not long after baby is born your nurse will give your baby a shot…
Newborn Thyroid Conditions
by:Though rare, newborn thyroid conditions can affect baby’s growth and development. Newborn screening is…
Understanding Trisomy: Chromosomal Abnormalities in Babies
by:Trisomy happens when a baby is born with an extra chromosome. You may have…
My Baby has Jaundice
by:Congratulations on the new baby! Labor and birth are over, and you’re settling in…
Count Kicks to Know Your Baby
by:Your pregnant friend tells you she’s taking time every day to count the number…
Colostrum as Baby’s First Food
by:Your breasts produce colostrum as early as 16 weeks. This super milk is clear…
Create A Life Plan That Works For You
by:Do you have a reproductive life plan? If not, the Centers for Disease Control…
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
by:Sudden Infant Death Syndrome—SIDS. Can any words strike more fear in a parent’s heart?…
Considering Circumcision
by:“Congratulations, it’s a boy!” These happy words are heard by parents every day and…
Pacifier Pros and Cons: The Great Pacifier Debate
by:Pacifier Pros and Cons. Should you or shouldn’t you? Many moms have strong feelings…
Does My Baby Need These Treatments?
by:Labor is over, you have breastfed and bonded, and baby now gets an exam.…
Debunking the Myths About Vaccinations
by:Can you remember where you first heard it? Maybe it was while you were…
How To Prevent Preterm Labor
by:Breast cancer scares most women because 1 in 8 women are affected by breast…