Some babies are born with teeth. That doesn’t mean they’re ready to dig into a hamburger or slice of pizza. Any parent with common sense would know that. But the protocols for feeding a baby can be ...
Babies start off wildly dependent and grow very quickly in the first three years of life. Because they change so rapidly, this period comes with its own stages of parent/caregiver development too: The ...
If you’ve ever played peekaboo with your little one, you’ve helped them work on object permanence. Your baby is learning that people and objects exist even when they can’t see or hear them. Object ...
In last month’s column I discussed the importance of uninterrupted skin-to-skin contact for newborn babies. What is extraordinary about this magical first hour after birth is that, if left ...
The final months of pregnancy are full of prepping and planning. And, of course, planning is important. But be prepared: Many births don’t go according to plan. For example, you might end up having a ...
If you are planning a pregnancy or already expecting one while having PCOD, then it is important to have an understanding of how your placenta develops. PCOD may affect your pregnancy health as it can ...