Caring for a baby can be a daunting task for any parents, but it can be especially so for parents whose babies arrive a bit…
It’s been almost two weeks since we turned the pages of our calendar to the new year. Some of us have already abandoned our newly-made…
Today, the vast majority of U.S. births occur in hospitals, under the vigilant care of nurses, doctors, and other health care providers. In this setting,…
The birth of your baby is a rare experience, and one that should be exciting, energizing, and peaceful. For too many modern mothers, it is…
From moments after birth, a newborn baby searches the strange new environment for his mother’s breast. There, he will gain nutrition—essential, but not the whole…
Past breast and/or nipple surgery can pose particular challenges to breastfeeding, but most mothers are still able to breastfeed. It’s important, though, to be prepared.…
After the first few days, you begin to settle into new parenthood. Between feedings and diaper changes, you’ve had some time to get used to…
During pregnancy, you’re focused on your baby’s arrival. There’s little time to think about afterwards, about your first days as a mother with a new…
From Thanksgiving through the New Year, the holidays seem to come with a host of demands that clamor for our attention. From the cooking and…
We’ve all heard it said that “you are what you eat.” The food we take in affects our health and our well-being, our sense of…