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Year: 2023
Why Your One-Year-Old Keeps Pointing at Things
A child approaching their first birthday is in some ways an emerging toddler and in other ways still a baby. Whether cruising or beginning to walk, your child is lively and more mobile than ever before. Their blossoming imagination means mastering new skills and welcoming new challenges. At this stage, your child will especially want…
Pregnancy & Mental Health
If you are experiencing thoughts of self-harm, call the toll-free National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255. For non-emergency situations, Postpartum Support International is also a great resource: 1-800-944-4773.
The MOMNIBUS Act: Why It’s Important
This week, the Black Maternal Health Caucus introduced the latest version of the [Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act](https://blackmaternalhealthcaucus-underwood.house.gov/Momnibus). This legislation recognizes the racial disparities in maternal healthcare and the critical need for comprehensive care for Black mothers. With the ability to assist nearly one million Americans, Momnibus would provide essential support, nutrition, and care for…
Navigating Surrogacy: A Step-by-Step Guide
Parenthood through surrogacy is a deeply emotional journey filled with complexities and challenges. Step 1: Making the Decision Choosing surrogacy as the path to parenthood is a significant and emotional decision. Couples may find it challenging to shift from their original family planning expectations, but with the guidance of mental health professionals, they can find…
NICU Parent: What to Expect
Unforeseen circumstances may lead some parents to become NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) parents. This unexpected journey can be emotionally challenging, but with the right information and support, it becomes more manageable. In this article, we’ll explore what being a NICU parent entails and provide valuable tips to help you navigate this experience.
A Winter Break Guide to Keeping Healthy
Winter is here. With it comes the flu, Respiratory syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) virus, AKA RSV, Covid, and a host of other illnesses waiting and ready to invade your kid’s nostrils.
Coping With Birth Trauma
Birth trauma is more common than many people realize, with up to 45% of new mothers reporting experiencing it. However, it remains a topic often unspoken, leading to feelings of isolation and difficulty in coping with the aftermath.
Infant Sleep Tips
Creating healthy sleep habits for your infant is crucial for their well-being and development, as well as your own. Establishing a positive sleep routine from the newborn stage can lay the foundation for a lifetime of restful nights. If you’re wondering where to start, here are five expert tips to help your baby sleep better.
Prepping for Breastfeeding
Releasing your expectations is one of the best ways to prepare for breastfeeding. The pressure new parents put on themselves to get breastfeeding “right” can be the biggest challenge, not engorgement, latching, or sore nipples.
Pregnancy Nutrition: 5 Essential Foods
Fertility Specialist and nutritionist, Tracy Lockwood Beckerman, suggests the top 5 foods to eat during pregnancy.
New Report Finds Heavy Metals in Homemade Baby Food
A new report from Healthy Babies, Bright Futures found that homemade baby food contains as many toxic metals as store-bought food.
Induction Methods
Each baby arrives in their own way – some requiring induction to emerge into the world. Labor induction is a treatment that stimulates delivery. This can be accomplished through pharmaceutical or non-pharmaceutical methods. In the Western world, it is estimated that 1/4th of pregnant women have their labor medically induced.
Breastfeeding Diet
As a breastfeeding mom, your nutritional needs are crucial not just for your own well-being but also for the healthy development of your baby. While there is a ton of information on pregnancy nutrition, guidance on postpartum and breastfeeding diets can be scarce.
Postpartum Depression: Causes and Symptoms
Recently, there has been a significant increase in the public awareness of postpartum depression and the challenges faced by new mothers. Prominent figures like Courtney Cox, Brooke Shields, and Serena Williams have bravely shared their personal stories, encouraging other women to come forward and seek support for their mental health during the postpartum period. It…
