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The following articles are provided by organizations partnering with the American Pregnancy Association to deliver related information to you. The mention of specific products or services does not constitute a…
Read MoreMood swings after the birth of a baby are not uncommon. While the “baby blues” are the least severe form of postpartum depression, it is important not to ignore the…
Read MoreAfter the birth of a baby, it is common for care providers to watch a newborn closely. One of the things that your care provider will be monitoring is jaundice….
Read MoreThere are advantages and disadvantages to both breastfeeding and bottle-feeding. Ultimately the decision should be made by the parents. The following table outlines several of the issues that need to…
Read MoreBreast milk is produced naturally by women and provides the basic nutrition for a baby during the first several months of life. Breast milk has three different and distinct stages:…
Read MoreChanging your baby’s diapers may seem like a frightening task, especially if you have never been around babies before. Don’t worry, it is not that hard and in a few…
Read MoreThe term “colic” has been around for years, often used to describe any baby that cries for an extended period of time. Many parents wonder if their baby has colic…
Read MoreOver the last several years, postpartum mood disorders have gained more attention from the media and the public. You might even be wondering if you or someone you know is…
Read MorePerhaps your six month old has not rolled over yet, but the child development chart shows that some babies start rolling over at five months. Or possibly your neighbor’s eleven…
Read MoreThe most important part of successful breastfeeding is the latch. If your baby is not properly latched on to your breast, feedings could be painful. There are specific techniques that…
Read MoreIt seems some of the most common questions that parents hear from the moment a new baby arrives is “what does the baby weigh?” and “how is the baby growing?”…
Read MoreAfter the birth of a baby, it is common for care providers to watch a newborn closely. One of the things that your care provider will be monitoring is jaundice….
Read MoreThe following articles are provided by organizations partnering with the American Pregnancy Association to deliver related information to you. The mention of specific products or services does not constitute a recommendation…
Read MorePostpartum massage can be as important and beneficial as massage during pregnancy. Postpartum bodywork is an effective and holistic approach for the many adjustments to motherhood. You may be surprised…
Read MorePreventing the baby blues is something almost every expecting mother wants to do. Mothers-to-be often spend hours and days making preparations for their little ones, doing everything from prenatal yoga,…
Read MoreThere is no sound like that of a crying infant. Something about it can often cause many moms to literally ache to fix whatever is wrong with their baby. Sometimes…
Read MoreThe umbilical cord transported nutrients from you to your baby throughout your pregnancy. Now he or she has a purplish-blue stump that is about a half inch to an inch…
Read MoreThe American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) strongly recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life and that breastfeeding continue for at least 12 months. It is optimal for…
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