Family Health Articles

Teething is a hard period for babies and parents alike the pain can cause frequent waking, long crying sessions, and fussy nursing. There are many products on the market that...

What is "tummy time" for babies? If you're pregnant or have a newborn, you may wonder what this is all about, and if you should do it. The phrase "tummy...

Amniotic fluid is just as essential during pregnancy as its more talked-about companions, the placenta and umbilical cord. Amniotic fluid changes its make-up throughout gestation, going from being mostly water...

Oligospermia, a low sperm count, means that a man's ejaculate contains fewer sperm than normal less than 20 million per milliliter, and perhaps much less. A slightly lower sperm count...

Moms should breastfeed their babies exclusively for the first six months, after which they can gradually start introducing solid foods, according to the updated guidelines issued by the American Academy...

All kids catch a flu or mystery virus that makes them feel under the weather sometimes. Is your child having a day where he's not feeling well enough for school...

Are you trying to conceive, or newly pregnant? Of course, you want to know what it's really like to expect a baby. What are the most common antenatal discomforts during...

What little girl doesn't walk around in her mom's heels and applies lipstick all over her face every once in a while? We all think it's funny and harmless to...

Drug addiction is one of the worst fears of many parents, and with reason. There is no doubt that illegal drugs are found in all layers of society, and that...

Clamping and cutting the umbilical cord typically happens within moments of a baby's birth. Congratulations, it's a boy/girl, and here are some scissors so the new dad can cut that...