There’s been a lot of talk over the past few years about the importance of probiotics, and specifically the probiotics found in breastmilk. But what exactly are they, and what benefit do they serve...
These days, it’s rare to find anyone who’s gonna argue with you that breastfeeding is best for baby, whenever possible. What they don’t realize is that breastfeeding is best for MOM,...
Nursing your baby provides many opportunities for bonding, and the benefits for mom and baby extend into the toddler years. But how can you silence the critics who exclaim, “You’re still nursing?”
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Even if you are not familiar with the concept of baby signing, you already know that a baby’s motor skills and understanding develop much faster than their ability to speak. For example a 9-month...
I’m a huge advocate of breastfeeding, and this isn’t the first time I’ve written about the benefits that come along with it. I think it’s so important that I have nursed both...
The first ultrasound is exciting, and each one, where the baby is a little more identifiably human, is anticipated more and more with each visit. By eight weeks the image resembles a lima bean with...
Water birth is a method of giving birth immersed in a tub of warm water. Proponents believe this method to be safe and provides many benefits for both mother and infant, including pain relief and a less...
Many women find themselves juggling the “job” of growing a baby and their professional job in the workplace. For some, work is a welcome way to wait out the nine months, and they envision...
We all know that breast milk is the ideal food source for young babies. What some people may not realize is that breastfeeding has benefits for the mother and for society as well!
Here are some of the...