Bedtime can be the bane of a parent’s existence. Between restlessness, delay tactics, and complaints that your kiddo is “just not tired,” getting kids to stay in bed and actually sleep through the night can be a challenge. So learning that there may be foods that can help kids sleep through the night is huge […]
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Changes in Your Body During Pregnancy: Third Trimester
The third trimester is the “home stretch” of your pregnancy. It begins with week 28 of your pregnancy. As your baby grows, your body will feel even more awkward and heavy. Everyday things—like getting out of bed or standing up from a chair—will require extra effort. Path to improved health Your body, and your body’s […]
How to Stop Your Kid From Spitting
Do you have a preschooler or toddler? Do they toddle and do adorable things like giggle uncontrollably when you pretend to bump into walls, say “blankely” instead of blanket, and occasionally send an aggressive spray of their own spittle in your direction? Oh wait, that last one’s not actually cute. But is this common behavior for young […]
A pediatrician’s advice for parents considering a potential Covid-19 vaccine for young kids
(CNN)Soon, parents across the country may finally have the option to vaccinate their young kids against Covid-19. Pfizer and BioNTech announced Tuesday they are requesting emergency use authorization for their Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 6 months to 5 years, signaling the potential arrival of a vaccine for this age group in the weeks to come, pending […]
From colic to heat rash – 7 reasons your baby is crying and exactly what to do
Of the 679,100 babies born in England and Wales last year, there’s one thing they all have in common. They cry. As for the reasons, well, if newborns could speak, parents everywhere would look and feel a lot less stressed. But they can’t, so many new mums and dads are left lost, panicking and literally […]
Taking Care of You and Your Baby While You’re Pregnant
It’s important to take care of your baby, even before he or she is born. You can do this by living a healthy lifestyle and keeping doctor’s appointments while you’re pregnant. This is called prenatal care. You’re more likely to have a healthy birth if you maintain a healthy pregnancy. Path to improved health Schedule […]
7 Myths About Breastfeeding
As an obstetric nurse, Mary Lou Mulholland sees a lot of new moms worried about breastfeeding. “I’m not making enough milk, I’m going to starve my baby, and my anatomy isn’t right are common concerns,” says Mulholland, RNC-OB, C-EFM, CLC, a staff nurse and lactation counselor in the postpartum unit at the NewYork-Presbyterian Alexandra Cohen Hospital […]