Baby Gear for Dad
Dad may be one of the toughest guys to shop for, but when it comes to baby gear, many dads just have one request?gear that is more masculine and that ...
05-08-2019 21:52
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Understanding Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
Here?s why your care provider regularly checks on your baby?s fetal heart rate and rhythm.
Since the 1800s, midwives and obstetricians have listened t...
01-08-2019 21:47
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Here’s Why Skin-to-Skin is So Essential
Research shows getting skin-to-skin contact with your baby at birth, and thereafter, is ripe with benefits for both mom and baby. Still, there can be ...
29-07-2019 21:48
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Lactation Options & Strategies for LBGTQ Persons
We live in a world where love, gentle parenting, LGBTQ activism, social justice reform and science have brought us to a place where people who choose ...
25-07-2019 21:48
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How to Start a Plant-Based Diet
As a mother of two, and vegetarian for more than 20 years, I never imagined a time when there would be so much interest in plant-based eating. The eas...
22-07-2019 21:48
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How to Breastfeed if You’re an Adoptive or Surrogate P
Did you know that you can still breastfeed your baby even if you did not give birth to them" Even if you were never pregnant" When it comes to matters...
18-07-2019 21:47
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Plan Ahead for Postpartum Recovery
Women typically aren?t prepared for recovery from childbirth. Here?s what you can expect for your postpartum recovery.
Twenty-five years after the bir...
15-07-2019 21:48
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What to Do about Allergies, Colds and the Flu
Is it flu, allergies or cold" You?re fine one minute and the next you?re tired, achy and feeling like you just want to curl up and sleep off whatever ...
11-07-2019 21:48
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Popular Rock ?n Play Infant Sleeper Recalled
After 32 infant deaths, Fisher-Price is now recalling all 4.7 million sleepers produced and sold after warning parents about the risks of infant death...
13-04-2019 21:51
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06-02-2019 21:50
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Why Do I Need a Pap Smear"
So, what?s a Pap test and why would I need one" With a Pap, your healthcare provider takes a small collection of cells from your cervix to screen for ...
15-01-2019 21:49
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The Depth of Loss When an Infant Dies
Mothers who lose their infants are at particular risk for prolonged grief disorder (PGD); here’s what you can do if you’re still grieving the loss...
13-12-2018 21:49
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Bathing & Moisturizing Baby’s Skin
From birth, protecting and promoting baby?s healthy skin is a daily job for parents and caregivers. Baby?s skin protects them from bacteria and germs,...
29-11-2018 21:48
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Teething Time!
These tips will help your baby cut their chompers with as little pain as possible.
There’s not a mom out there who hasn’t gazed down at their infa...
29-11-2018 21:48
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Reflux & Your Baby
For brand-new and veteran parents alike, being spit on, peed on, and yes, even pooped on is an accepted and expected parental rite of passage. Parents...
29-11-2018 21:48
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Tech Trends: How Smart Is Your Baby’s Nursery"
Maybe your baby has more gadgets than toys in their nursery, but what do experts say makes a healthy, smart environment for your little one"
Prepping ...
28-11-2018 21:49
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Nurses Stand in the Diaper Gap
Here’s why the maternal-child nurses of AWHONN collect diapers, wipes and other essentials for at-risk families in their care and in their communiti...
21-11-2018 21:51
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Nipple Pain Myths Busted
Babies suck. And sometimes breastfeeding hurts. We all know that ?breast is best.? In fact, most new and expectant moms in the US choose to breastfeed...
21-11-2018 21:51
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Caring For Your Late Preterm Baby
Your late preterm baby born between 34-36 weeks has unique care, feeding and developmental needs; they need you to be their champion.
Perhaps baby did...
21-11-2018 21:51
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How to Gain a Breast Pump & Supplies under the ACA
Many moms don’t understand that a breast pump and nursing supplies are available to many under the affordable Care Act.
You may be planning on nursi...
21-11-2018 21:51
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Plan for the Possibility of Premature Birth
A new survey suggests parents want to know the risks of prematurity affecting a current pregnancy, as well as information from their healthcare provid...
05-11-2018 21:52
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Breast Changes in Pregnancy
Changes to your breasts begin even before you know you are pregnant! They can be startling. But, don?t worry, these breast changes are normal with pre...
05-11-2018 21:52
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Good Self-Care During Cesarean Recovery
If you?ve never experienced cesarean, then cesarean recovery process can be somewhat of a shock. Cesarean is major surgery; you?ll need at least 4-6 w...
05-11-2018 21:52
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Early Labor
These 6 early labor tools will help you prepare for active labor when it starts!
Laboring at home is a safe and effective way to get into a good labor...
05-11-2018 21:52
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Considering Cord Blood Banking or Donation
What was a promise of potential future treatment is now more mainstream than ever before with new advancements in cord blood banking with both cord bl...
05-11-2018 21:52
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Prenatal Nutrition for a Healthier Pregnancy
Can seafood, eggs and dark leafy greens transform your prenatal nutrition"
Most women know their body needs more nutrients during pregnancy. Perhaps...
05-11-2018 21:52
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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...
05-11-2018 21:52
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Your Preemie?s First Year
Many preemie parents feel like one father, who admitted, ?When we took our little 4-pound baby girl home, [she had been in the hospital 14 weeks] we w...
03-11-2018 21:46
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Healthy & Happy: Tips on Preventing Preterm Birth
Did you know that any baby born before 37 weeks of pregnancy is considered preterm" A typical pregnancy is 40 gestational weeks, with day one of week ...
03-11-2018 21:46
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Champions for Change: You’re Invited!
Calling all champions for health care change for upcoming Summit in Chicago, October 12-14!
All over the country, we’re hearing about amazing champi...
05-09-2018 21:46
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Easy Weight Loss Strategies
When you take small, realistic steps, you?re more likely to lose weight and keep it off longer. By adding one new goal per month, these top 12 tips wi...
30-08-2018 21:49
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Traveling With Your Baby
Dreaming of a beach or exotic get-away before baby gets mobile" Before you make big plans, ask your healthcare provider if there are any reasons your ...
30-08-2018 21:49
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Gain a Breast Pump & Supplies under the ACA
You may be planning on nursing your baby but do you also know how to gain breastfeeding support and supplies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)" A re...
02-08-2018 21:44
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Nurse-Recommended Breastfeeding Positions
The post Nurse-Recommended Breastfeeding Positions appeared first on Healthy Mom&Baby....
25-07-2018 21:52
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Understanding Women’s Health Screenings
Figuring out which women’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
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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
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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
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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.
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06-02-2018 21:47
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