
Caring for sick kids and dealing with sleep deprivation
No parent likes it when their children are sick, but teething, ear infections, and fevers are bound to happen. If you are up all night caring for a child, or...

Should you be worried about pain during breastfeeding?
Whether you have just given birth to your baby, or have an older infant and have been happily breastfeeding for a while, pain during breastfeeding is never a pleasant experience...

Looking after elderly parents while pregnant
Are you expecting a little one and also looking after elderly parents or other relatives? Women who find themselves in this situation are sure to have some concerns about battling...

How to get pregnant quickly after birth control
Most women who are actively trying to get pregnant, or are thinking about it, were on some form of birth control before starting their baby-making adventures. How does coming off...

Taking time off work when your baby is sick
One of the challenges nearly all parents who work outside the home faces at one point or another is caring for a sick child. Hopefully, it will be possible for...

What is back labor?
Did you know that labor comes in several forms? You can feel contractions in different parts of your abdomen, and it's generally agreed by women who have experienced both "normal"...

How to deal with postpartum hair loss
Postpartum hair loss is a very common experience that is caused by hormonal changes in your body after you give birth. As you make the adjustment from pregnant woman to...

Is your baby safe from chemicals?
Chemical flame retardants were removed from children's PJ's three decades back, because scientists suspected they could contribute to causing cancer. A new study published in the journal Environmental Science &...

Can prenatal vitamin D prevent infant lung infections?
Many babies in northern-hemisphere countries are deficient in vitamin D, and are generally unable to get the right amounts of this important bone-strengthening vitamin from sunlight (and especially if you...

What is baby-led weaning?
When it comes to infant and baby feeding, there is not one right way to go about things. Many new parents might think that baby foods from a jar are...