How long should a mother breastfeed? The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants be exclusively breastfed for about the first 6 months with continued breastfeeding along with…
The most common birth defects that cause neonatal death include heart defects, lung defects, genetic conditions and brain conditions such as neural tube defect or anencephaly. Sometimes a…
Colic symptoms often disappear shortly after a bowel movement or passing gas. Baby strains while crying as if in pain. You may notice that the knees are pulled…
If you are breastfeeding your baby, your periods may not return for several months after childbirth. This is because the hormone that causes you to make milk, prolactin,…
Most daycares will want you to label your baby’s bottles with his or her name – obviously, you don’t want your milk to go to another baby (or…
Beans can usually be added to your baby’s diet around 7 to 10 months of age. Can I give canned beans to my baby? How to prepare beans…
It is 100% safe to use Bio-Oil on your body while breastfeeding/nursing. However, we would not recommend using it on the nipples – although Bio-Oil is non-toxic, babies…
Milia are tiny white bumps that most often appear on a newborn’s upper cheeks, nose, chin, or forehead. They’re harmless and very common. Milia occur when dead skin…
Does sneezing affect the baby? Sneezing during pregnancy will typically not harm the baby. The baby is well-protected in the uterus, and even a hard sneeze will not…
Place your forefinger near your baby’s belly button and start to move in a clockwise motion, spiralling out to the edge of her belly. Progress from one finger…