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 Single parenting: making it work
Parenthood combined with a career or school and providing for your family is a challenge. Here are some ways that allow you, as a parent, to use what’s around you and make the most out of your time wi..
 Infant safety - tips and information
Since 1992, the American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that infants be placed to sleep on their backs to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), also called crib death. SIDS is..
 Feeling blue after birthing?
In addition to the physical changes, you may feel sad or have the "baby blues." This is normal following childbirth. Fifty to 75 percent of new mothers feel a little sad or depressed after giving b..
 Why should i breastfeed my baby?
Do you cringe when you see a woman breast-feeding in public? Or do you pass judgment when you see a woman buy milk formula for her newborn? Americans have mixed visceral reactions to breast-feeding,..
 Pain of birthing - dealing with it
Virtually all women worry about how they will cope with the pain of labor and delivery. Childbirth is different for everyone. So no one can predict how you will feel. The amount of pain a woman feels..
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 Depression during pregnancy - information and tips
Pregnancy is supposed to be one of the happiest times of a woman’s life, but for many women this is a time of confusion, fear, sadness, stress and even depression. About 10-20% of women will struggle..
 The first few hours of life: medical care for your newborn
Right after birth babies need many important tests and procedures to ensure their health. Some of these are even required by law. But as long as the baby is healthy, everything but the Apgar test can..
 ’prebiotic’ reduces risk of eczema in infants
Adding a supplement to infant formula that encourages the growth of beneficial intestinal bacteria lowers the chances of high-risk babies developing eczema, an international team of researchers report..
 Cesarean sections - information and tips!
Most healthy pregnant women with no risk factors for problems during labor or delivery have their babies vaginally. Still, the rate of babies born by cesarean section (c-section) in the United States..
 Who should deliver your baby?
Women can also choose what type of health care provider they would like to deliver their baby. An obstetrician-gynecologist (OB) is a medical doctor who specializes in the care of pregnant women and i..
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