baby health

Pregnancy, Labor & Birth

What you need to know about group B strep

During their pregnancies, all women are tested for a certain bacteria dubbed “GBS.” It’s a routine test for a common bacteria that...

Children's Health

Infant death rate down

A new report states that infant mortality rates declined 12% in the U.S. over the last six years.

Children's Health

10 Healthy must-haves for your baby

Having a healthy baby goes far beyond baby-proofing the house, but with all the infant-centric products on the market, how do you...

Baby & Toddler

Nipple confusion: Does it really exist?

New mothers have heard the mantra for years — don’t offer a pacifier to a breastfed baby, or she will suffer nipple confusion. It...

Baby & Toddler

My baby has a funny shaped head!

New moms are constantly checking to make sure their babies are on pace when it comes to developmental milestones. In the early weeks...

Pregnancy, Labor & Birth

Tiny miracles: How to bond with your NICU baby

It's not easy to have your newborn whisked away to the NICU the moment he's born. But even if you can't hold and snuggle him around...

Child Development & Health

How to pick a pediatrician

How do you know if you’ve found the right pediatrician for your child? Can you tell from the moment you meet him or her? Do you rely...

Baby & Toddler

Circumcision bans opposed by the American Medical Association

In response to the state of California's attempts to place an infant circumcision ban on the ballot, the American Medical...

Pregnancy and Baby

Cloth diapering a newborn

Thinking about using cloth diapers? It's not as hard as it sounds. Try these tips, tricks and essentials for cloth diapering a...

First baby care

5 Common baby illnesses

If only babies came with instruction books, new parents wouldn’t have to stress each and every time their infants coughed, sneezed...

First baby care

5 Reasons to call the pediatrician

As a new mom, you’re likely still learning your little one’s behavioral cues. So, it can be difficult to pinpoint exactly what’s...

Pregnancy, Labor & Birth

How to recognize preterm labor

You feel what you think are contractions, but is it Braxton-Hicks or is your baby making an early appearance? From recognizing signs...

Child Development & Health

Should you put your toddler on a diet?

Baby diets and exercise routines are becoming more and more common, sparking the debate of whether or not this sort of thing is...

Children's Health

4 Infant sleeping myths debunked

Although many new mothers recognize 'old wives' tales' as being false, there are too many misconceptions about Baby's health and...

Having a Baby

What to do when your baby catches a cold

Is that sniffle just a couple of runny boogers, or is it the start of the world's worst ear infection? And what does snot have to do...

Children's Health

8 Signs your baby is sick

As new parents, you’ve spent nine months emotionally as well as logistically preparing to welcome that magical newborn into your...

Wellness

Getting ready for a healthy baby

Getting your body ready for baby is no easy task. In fact, preconception planning should start at least one year before you actually...