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New Dads Can Have Postpartum Depression, Too Whether you?re new to fatherhood, or your family has grown by leaps and bounds, being a new dad can be tough on even the strongest person. This is why... 13-06-2018 21:48	Bond with Your Baby Parenting isn?t just a responsibility?it?s the opportunity to build a bond with your baby that will last a lifetime. As you see the efforts of your ca... 19-04-2018 21:47	Potty Training 101 Don?t get down in the dumps helping your kiddo conquer the commode! Experts including the American Academy of Pediatrics agree a positive, gentle appr... 19-04-2018 21:47	Shake Up Your Next Baby Shower A baby shower is the latest time-honored tradition to get a more modern makeover. Gone are the days of watered-down punch and boring games?nowadays, s... 21-03-2018 21:49
Newborn Thyroid Conditions Though rare, newborn thyroid conditions can affect baby?s growth and development. Newborn screening is essential for early detection and intervention.... 21-03-2018 21:49	Fill Your Plate with Folate Foods! Folate is super important for moms-to-be! Put these high folate foods on your pregnancy plate for a healthy helping of this vital vitamin. What?s so s... 21-03-2018 21:49	Vaginal Seeding: Sound Science or Just a Trend" Vaginal seeding may sound like a good idea in theory, but health care providers are cautioning against it. Have you heard of vaginal seeding" This is ... 21-03-2018 21:49	Prevent Poisonings Your wee ones are interested in their world, but simple household items can be harmful. Keep ?em safe and prevent poisonings with these tips. DANGER: ... 21-03-2018 21:49
5 Tips in Caring for Late Preterm Infants Babies born just 3 to 6 weeks early are at a greater risk for potentially serious health problems than babies born at term. In the last 6 weeks of pre... 20-03-2018 21:50	Prepare for Natural Childbirth Natural birth doesn?t have to be scary or intimidating?if you prepare mentally and physically, it can be beautiful and empowering. Do you desire a nat... 16-03-2018 21:48	Bleeding During Pregnancy Bleeding during pregnancy can scare moms-to-be, however, not all bleeding during pregnancy is a sign that something is wrong. As many as 1 in 4 women ... 16-03-2018 21:48	Prevent Cytomegalovirus in Pregnancy This common virus can cause serious complications for your baby?learn how to protect yourself and your little one. Are you among the 9 out of 10 women... 16-03-2018 21:48
Understanding Trisomy: Chromosomal Abnormalities in Babies Trisomy happens when a baby is born with an extra chromosome; you may have heard about it as Down, Edwards or Patau syndromes. Trisomy is what happens... 16-03-2018 21:48	Is it Safe to Consume Your Baby’s Placenta" Placentophagia (consuming the placenta) is becoming more trendy as more women partake in this practice. But why" And is it safe" Your placenta is pret... 16-03-2018 21:48	Choose Your Birth Environment You have choices when it comes to birthing your baby?consider the options and decide what?s best for you! As soon as you become pregnant (or even befo... 16-03-2018 21:48	Consider the Life-Saving Elements to Umbilical Cord Blood Your baby?s cord blood contains stem cells that have the potential to treat or cure life-threatening illnesses. So far, more than 8,000 patients in th... 13-03-2018 21:49
Mastitis: Understanding This Painful Nursing Complication Nursing is going great! You and your newborn are hitting your groove when, WHAM!, you notice a hard, reddish hot area in your breast?you may even feel... 06-02-2018 21:47	Mom-Shaming Learning the ropes as a new mom is tough?and it?s even harder when you have to deal with mom-shaming criticism from those nearest and dearest to you. ... 06-02-2018 21:47	Ask a Pharmacist: Managing Medications Adults and babies have different medication needs and instructions?here?s help on how to make sense of managing medications. As a pharmacist, I talk w... 06-02-2018 21:47	Understanding Women’s Health Screenings Figuring out which womenâ€™s health screenings and tests you may need and when can be confusing?here?s your guide to sorting it out. Until recently, w... 06-02-2018 21:47
Breast Self-Awareness Breast self-exams are no longer recommended for early detection of breast cancer, but here?s why you should still practice ?breast self-awareness.? As... 06-02-2018 21:47	How Diabetes Affects You & Your Baby If you?ve wondered about whether you may be at risk for diabetes, pregnancy can be a crystal ball, allowing you to see what may be in your future. Und... 14-11-2017 21:58	Workout Woes: The Dangers of Extreme Exercise Exercise is good for your heart and self-confidence but too much of a good thing could actually be unhealthy. Extreme exercise programs are all the ra... 18-08-2017 21:48	Tips for Traveling with Tots Looking to travel with your little ones" Be prepared when you plan ahead?then relax and enjoy the journey when traveling with tots! When you?re travel... 18-08-2017 21:48
7 Ways to Start Your Day Spiraling Up To create happiness, build positive emotions one by one, on top of one another in ?upward spirals?, says positive psychology researcher Barbara Fredri... 18-08-2017 21:48	Will I need an episiotomy" You may have heard that an episiotomy is a possibility with a vaginal birth?but what exactly is it" And is it necessary" An episiotomy is a surgical c... 18-08-2017 21:48	Experiencing Endometriosis Terribly intense menstrual cramps, heavy flow, pain during sex; are these just period pains, or could it be endometriosis" Endometriosis occurs when t... 18-08-2017 21:48	Exploring Nipple Shields for Breastfeeding Problems Baby?s proper latch is essential to successful breastfeeding?yet sometimes it can be the trickiest to achieve. If your baby has trouble latching on, y... 18-08-2017 21:48
What Is Multiple Sclerosis (MS)" Multiple sclerosis is a condition most of us have heard of, but what is it exactly" Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease in which the body... 18-08-2017 21:48	DIY Baby Food: Economical, Easy and Nutritious Making your baby?s food might seem intimidating, but it doesn?t have to be! Stumped where to begin when baby?s ready for their first foods" Wondering ... 18-08-2017 21:48	Probiotics and Your Health During Pregnancy Probiotics boast of improving your overall health. But what?s the best way to gain their benefits?and are they safe during pregnancy" If your goal is ... 18-08-2017 21:48	How to Cope with Morning Sickness Do you consider morning sickness is a pregnancy ?rite of passage"? Here?s how to enjoy pregnancy when you?re not feeling well. It?s no secret that nau... 18-08-2017 21:48
Fill Up on Fish for a Brainier Baby! Are you avoiding fish in pregnancy because of concerns about mercury or confusing advice" It?s time to cast a second look at seafood?especially since ... 14-08-2017 21:52	Breast Milk Is Healthy Best for Junior and You! Your body knows exactly what your baby needs and puts together the best possible cocktail in the form of breast milk, which contains protein, healthy ... 03-08-2017 21:54	Learn These Post-Brith Warning Signs Sarah Duckett had only been home from the hospital for a week with her second baby when she sensed something just wasn?t quite right. She didn?t feel ... 09-06-2017 21:51	Download Our Free Diapering Guide! Diapering that nurtures your babies may enhance their development, physical growth, emotional well-being, family bond, sleep! Diapering provides healt... 09-05-2017 21:52
Latest Issue: Postbirth warning signs, new safe sleep advice Read the latest issue of Healthy Mom&Baby! From Our Editor: Stillbirthâ€™s Untold Effects If you?ve ever lost a wanted pregnancy, you know the physic... 15-04-2017 21:48	Protect Your Oral Health With a Regular Self-Exam Don?t be surprised if your nurse or primary care provider wants to take a look in your mouth at your next well-woman exam or prenatal checkup. Experts... 12-04-2017 21:58	Bladder Leakage Leaking urine is more common than you might think?there are ways to cope with light bladder leakage. Maybe you?re on a jog or simply sneezing and you ... 11-04-2017 22:00	Can I Prevent Osteoporosis" Here?s a 3-pronged plan to promote bone health and help prevent osteoporosis: Calcium, vitamin D and exercise! Did you know that after a certain age, ... 11-04-2017 22:00
Am I at Risk for Maternal Depression" 1 in 6 moms experience some form of depression during pregnancy. Before you even get pregnant, or if you?re pregnant now, here?s what you need to know... 11-04-2017 22:00	How to Choose a Childbirth Class Childbirth classes are essential when preparing for baby?explore your options with your partner to decide which type of class is right for you. The mo... 11-04-2017 22:00	What’s New with Safe Infant Sleep" As a nurse, I am all about prevention. The latest safe infant sleep recommendations are based on what experts have learned and are known risk-factors ... 28-02-2017 21:50	Why Is My Provider Sending Me to the Hospital Birth Unit&quo Are you having a pregnancy emergency" Is birth imminent" There are many reasons your healthcare provider may send you to the hospital birth unit for a... 28-02-2017 21:50
Feeding Baby: The First Year From nursing to finger foods, here?s how to nourish your little one?s first 12 months. Â As you settle into a nursing routine, you may be wondering w... 19-01-2017 21:53	Could I Have an Autoimmune Disorder" Our immune system keeps us healthy and fights off viruses and bacteria so we don?t get sick. But with autoimmune disorders (Ads), the immune system do... 16-01-2017 21:51	Keeping the Passion Alive Remember the good old days" Those days when you made love with your partner morning, afternoon and night" The long and loving encounters that left you... 16-01-2017 21:51	Exploring Hemangiomas Hemangiomas are strawberry-like birthmarks that can appear anytime within the first 6 months of life, and most likely will one day disappear as simply... 16-01-2017 21:51
Emotional Eating Myths Busted If you?re an emotional overeater, you may eat to cope with stress and sadness, enhance joy, and bring a sense of comfort. But, over time, overeating c... 16-01-2017 21:51	Prevent Cervical Cancer Feel like you can skip a Pap test now and then" What you don?t know about cervical cancer can be damaging to your ability to have children as well as ... 16-01-2017 21:51	My Baby has Jaundice Congratulations on the new baby! Labor and birth are over, and you?re settling in with your new little one. Things are going great; he took to nursing... 20-12-2016 21:42	Donate Diapers This Giving Tuesday As a mom, I don?t think much about putting diapers into my online shopping cart; with a baby and a toddler, it?s become a regular habit. And if you?re... 25-11-2016 21:46
Can You Raise a Cavity Free Child" While you may bristle at the idea of getting into the dentist?s chair, twice-yearly checkups to prevent a cavity don?t have to get your child down in ... 13-10-2016 21:44	Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: What I wish I’d Known ?Your daughter has full-blown fetal alcohol syndrome.? Those words hit me like a tsunami. I was drowning in waves of grief, disbelief, horror and remo... 13-10-2016 21:44	Diaper to Prevent Diaper Rash You?re so careful when it comes to protecting your baby?s skin, you: Keep her little bottom clean and dry Change her diaper after every feeding and w... 13-10-2016 21:44	Free Range Parenting: Giving Kids Freedom How do we safely engender freedom and independence in our youngest tikes" My kids are 4½ and will soon be going to kindergarten. I try to them give th... 13-10-2016 21:44
Filter Your Baby’s Environment When we think of creating a ?green? environment for our baby, we often think of natural wood cribs, low or no-VOC paints, and organic furnishings. How... 13-10-2016 21:44	Parenting 101 Your Baby Bath & Rash Questions Answered! Soft and sweet, your baby?s skin is truly amazing. Take care of that sensitive layer with parenting tips and... 13-10-2016 21:44	Understanding Gestational Diabetes in Pregnancy Gestational diabetes is a form of high blood sugar that develops in pregnancy, and it can cause serious problems that put you and your baby at risk in... 12-10-2016 21:46	Baby Proof Your Child’s World Through Age 2 Your baby?s 1st 2 years are an exciting time of new discoveries and exploration. They have so much to learn and are very busy? almost in constant moti... 12-10-2016 21:46
Pregnancy through Birth Pregnancy may mean fewer migraines, not more If you suffer from migraines, you may actually experience fewer of them after becoming pregnant, particul... 12-10-2016 21:46	What is Gentle Cesarean" Birthing surgically by cesarean section hardly seems something you?d call gentle, but a new term is emerging to describe how some hospitals are trying... 12-10-2016 21:46	Six Strategies for Healthy Eating in Pregnancy Despite all of the well-meaning advice you receive, healthy eating in pregnancy doesn?t have to be overwhelming. Take it from me?a registered dietitia... 12-10-2016 21:46	Afterpains Baby?s here and as you?re settling into nursing you feel cramping again?as if your body is still trying to labor. What?s up with that" These cramping ... 12-10-2016 21:46
Healthy Moms The Great Plate Debate Pyramids aren?t always practical ? that has never been truer than when it comes to your plate. ChooseMyPlate.gov is now being u... 12-10-2016 21:46	Breastfeeding Success Strategies You can meet your breastfeeding success with a little planning, support, patience and these checklists! The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Am... 12-10-2016 21:46	Creative Celebrations From Reveal to Birthday Parties, Here?s Fun with a Healthy Twist! Throwing a party to reveal baby?s gender" Or celebrate your little one?s birthday" M... 12-10-2016 21:46	Third Trimester Changes You?re headed into the third trimester (weeks 28-40) of your pregnancy and wonder what changes to expect as you get closer to giving birth. The third ... 12-10-2016 21:46
Hit Those Milestones Now that baby?s at least 4 months old you?re likely getting better at observing how baby can engage with you and others around him?objects too! Milest... 11-10-2016 21:48	First Words: Better Baby Babble You teach your babies lots of things, including her first words. But moms don?t speak as clearly to their little ones as they do to adults. This is no... 11-10-2016 21:48	Sudden Compulsive Behaviors in Children After Infection Could these out-of-the-blue behaviors actually be the sign of a bigger, more serious complication" Your child suddenly starts to wash his hands until ... 11-10-2016 21:48	Diaper Need: Wipe it Out! A van pulls into a local Dallas Sam?s Club parking lot and 2 volunteers spring into action, handing out up to 2 packs of diapers and wipes to more tha... 11-10-2016 21:48
Baby Shower That Adopted Baby! Wondering how to treat parents of a newly adopted baby to a baby shower of their own" Before or after baby?s arrival, anytime is a great time to welco... 11-10-2016 21:48	B is for Bonding You didn?t wait for baby to be born to begin bonding. Was it with the positive pregnancy test or the first flutter in your belly" You and baby have be... 10-10-2016 21:49	Enjoy The Energy Burst of The Second Trimester! Welcome to your second trimester?soon you?ll be halfway to term! During this trimester, your little one grows from the size of a peach to an eggplant.... 10-10-2016 21:49	Anxiety in Pregnancy Are your emotions, fears or concerns causing you stress or worry in your pregnancy" Having a baby is an emotional journey and expectant and new moms e... 10-10-2016 21:49
Prematurity and Your Baby’s Vision Parents surprised by a very premature birth have a lot to think about, including the effects of prematurity on your baby?s vision. Baby?s Developing V... 10-10-2016 21:49	Daddy Dearest Take it from the dads of the 40 Weeks documentary, babies change everything! First comes love, then comes marriage? then come those two little blue li... 10-10-2016 21:49	Early Signs of Pregnancy Your body has a lot of ways to let you know you?ve got a baby onboard. Nothing beats a pregnancy test when it comes to knowing if you?re pregnant. You... 05-10-2016 21:53	Scale Back to Avoid Childhood Obesity Later in Life Too many pregnancy pounds can lead to chubby children, experts say, who observed that women who gained too much in pregnancy were more likely to have ... 05-10-2016 21:53
Discussing Health and Parenting: Girlfriend’s Guide Are you a well-read and informed parent who believes you?re making the healthiest choices for your baby" Do you ever hear friends describe different p... 05-10-2016 21:53	Should You Try Labor Before a Planned Repeat Cesarean" A trial of labor after a previous cesarean can, in the right circumstances, bring the benefits of waiting for labor and vaginal birth for both you and... 05-10-2016 21:53	Conquer Cravings Can?t pass Ben & Jerry?s without stopping" Willing to get out of bed at 2 am just to hit your favorite all-night drive-thru" Have you served pizza for... 05-10-2016 21:53	Babymoon Travel Tips Considering a babymoon getaway" Plan ahead with safety in mind! The best time to travel during pregnancy is between 14 and 30 weeks, when complication... 05-10-2016 21:53
What’s Baby Friendly Birthing" This nurse describes finding a designated Baby Friendly? birthplace as best for you and your little one. Â Aren?t all hospitals baby friendly" Well, ... 05-10-2016 21:53	Health: Seven Ways To Be A Better Patient With more people receiving healthcare under the Affordable Health Care Act, maybe you?re about to visit your healthcare provider?s office for the firs... 28-09-2016 21:45	Swelling In Pregnancy You?re not imagining it?your ankles are swelling. And maybe your hands are too. More than 70 percent of pregnant women experience this (edema) in preg... 28-09-2016 21:45	Taming Toddler Tantrums Toddler Tantrums are never convenient and you can help your child avoid them. You?ve seen this situation?perhaps even been there: A mom is trying to s... 28-09-2016 21:45
Newborn Screening Have you heard about newborn screening" It?s one of the most important screening tests for your baby that you probably haven?t heard of?until now. Eve... 28-09-2016 21:45	Creative Ways to Announce Your Pregnancy From the moment you saw those two pink lines, your heart was filled with joy and anticipation. But then comes another big decision: How do you announc... 28-09-2016 21:45	Seeing My Son Through Childhood Diabetes When my son was diagnosed with type-one diabetes, the whole family went through an adjustment. Suddenly there was a new dynamic, a new level of caring... 28-09-2016 21:45	Top Baby Shower Gifts After being cooped up all winter, spring is the perfect time to either prepare or get on the move with baby. We?ve rounded up some of the most fun and... 28-09-2016 21:45
ABCs of Safe Infant Sleep Safe Infant Sleep Â Did you know experts worldwide think most Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other infant sleep-related deaths are preventab... 28-09-2016 21:45	Cold vs. Allergy It?s spring and your little one seems stuffy and fussy; and this is not the first time. You?ve been sneezing as well and are left wondering: could thi... 28-09-2016 21:45	Powerhouse Pregnancy Rich in essential fatty acids and antioxidants, these nutritious foods are perfect for you and your growing baby. Pregnancy puts powerful demands on y... 27-09-2016 21:44	Six Strategies For Newborn Skin Care Products There is nothing quite as yummy as the feel and smell of your newborn?s skin. Selecting the right skin care products can help ensure that your baby?s ... 27-09-2016 21:44
Preparing to Breastfeed It?s smart to get prepared to breastfeed before baby arrives. Breastfeeding is a skill you learn by doing?both you and baby. Get ready for breastfeedi... 27-09-2016 21:44	CrossFit in Pregnancy You?ve seen pregnant women pushing the bounds of exercise safety via CrossFit. Everyone naturally asks?is CrossFit safe" The general rule for exercise... 27-09-2016 21:44	Keep Your Heart Young Prevent the #1 Killer of Women: Take Care of Your Heart Now Heart disease is the #1 killer of women. Even if you?re just approaching 30 did you know t... 27-09-2016 21:44	Beginning Breastfeeding: Your Questions Answered Breastfeeding is wonderfully natural and simple yet is complex enough to fill books on the subject. As you look forward to completing pregnancy and we... 27-09-2016 21:44

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