How long should you breastfeed?
This article is written in honor of International Breastfeeding Month, which takes place every August. Breastfeeding is of course, like any child-rearing choice, a very personal decision. And how long...
August - national breastfeeding month!
August is national breastfeeding months! Or international breastfeeding month if you like, since countries like Zimbabwe are also joining in. Breastfeeding is well known to be the optimal infant feeding...
Newborn constipation
Is your newborn in pain upon passing a bowel movement, is the stool hard, or have you just noticed that your baby didn't poop for a while? Any of these...
Do unplanned babies develop more slowly?
A large percentage of pregnancies are not planned in the United Kingdom, as much as 30 to 40 percent of all babies who are born were technically a surprise. If...
How to treat infant ear infections
Is your baby having a fever, crying a lot, has symptoms of a common cold, and is tugging at his ear? It may be an infant ear infection, especially if...
Breastfeeding a newborn
Breastfeeding is an important gift mothers can give their babies one that will contribute to their health and bonding. It is also something that many women worry about. If you...
Do newborns need to wear hats?
If you are an expectant mother, you may be curious why all newborns seem to be wearing hats, and want to know if that is necessary or not. On maternity...
Newborn jaundice
Newborn jaundice is that slight discoloration of a baby's skin that gives him or her a yellow glow. Jaundice is relatively common in newborns, and is caused by having too...
Newborn diapers
Diapers are, of course, of your list of essential baby items that you want to buy before you give birth. But, when it comes to diapers, there is a lot...
Is your older child jealous of the new baby?
Many families find that older children need to adjust to a new baby sibling, and may be jealous. This especially holds true for families who are making the transition from...