5 Ways to get comfortable with your new baby
Wishing your new baby came with an owner's manual? Don't worry about how to get comfortable with your new baby — follow these ideas from an experienced doula and mom and you'll get this whole new mom...
View ArticleYour baby’s first day
Your baby endures a lot during her first hours of life — from her first bath to her first meal. Be prepared and learn about what you can expect on the day she is born.
View ArticleSkin-to-skin with your baby
In the first few minutes after birth the most important thing to your baby is not his APGAR score or his weight — it’s you.
View ArticleIs that my baby?
The childbirth books all rave about that fuzzy, warm glow that happens when you set eyes on your baby for the first time. For some women, however, bonding with their newborn can take some time.
View ArticleNewborn safety in the hospital
Infant abductions from the hospital make headlines almost every day. So just what protocols are in place to protect your newborn?
View ArticleHow to care for your baby’s umbilical cord
As a labor and delivery nurse, I instruct patients on how to take care of their baby’s umbilical cord when they leave the hospital. I demonstrate, educate and motivate — it’s just part of the job. So...
View ArticleMaking the cut: Circumcision care
While circumcision can be a controversial topic in the parenting realm, I have found less information on how to actually care for a circumcision. When I found out I was expecting my first boy after...
View ArticleWho's your daddy? What you need to know about birth certificates
For couples who aren’t married, or for married couples who may be separated, completing the baby’s birth certificate can be a little trickier. While laws can vary from state to state, there are some...
View ArticleWill circumcising your son ruin his sex life later?
Having a son means having to dive into the circumcision debate, but the latest study may have you wondering if circumcising your son may ruin his sex life later. Before you decide whether or not to...
View ArticleSkin-to-skin with Daddy
Fathers (or partners) who get skin-to-skin time with their newborns in the first 24 hours report bonding better with their babies. Are you doing what you can to make sure this happens? Learn how easy...
View Article10 Things you didn't know about newborns
Newborns are sweet little bundles of joy and idiosyncrasy. Next time you swaddle your newborn's chubby little legs or smell her wisps of hair, try to remember that you're holding a miraculous and...
View ArticleFirst Valentine's Day with Baby
Your first Valentine's Day with a new baby brings an entirely new element of love to your Feb. 14 celebration. Celebrate the new addition to your family this heart day.
View ArticleReshape your baby's ears
Thanks to a UK doctor, parents can help their babies avoid future ear surgery with a medical device used at home. Would you use it on your little one? From the benefits to the risks, find out whether...
View ArticleBack to school when you have a new baby
For the first time ever, this school year I will have two kids in school, one toddler and one brand-spanking-new baby.
View ArticleHow to have the a perfect newborn photo shoot
Although I love having precious pictures of my children's newborn days, I absolutely loathe the process of a newborn photo shoot.
View Article5 Ways to get comfortable with your new baby
Wishing your new baby came with an owner's manual? Don't worry about how to get comfortable with your new baby — follow these ideas from an experienced doula and mom and you'll get this whole new mom...
View ArticleYour baby’s first day
Your baby endures a lot during her first hours of life — from her first bath to her first meal. Be prepared and learn about what you can expect on the day she is born.
View ArticleSkin-to-skin with your baby
In the first few minutes after birth the most important thing to your baby is not his APGAR score or his weight — it’s you.
View ArticleIs that my baby?
The childbirth books all rave about that fuzzy, warm glow that happens when you set eyes on your baby for the first time. For some women, however, bonding with their newborn can take some time.
View ArticleNewborn safety in the hospital
Infant abductions from the hospital make headlines almost every day. So just what protocols are in place to protect your newborn?
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