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Breastfeeding and milk supply: Answers to 7 common...

September 6, 2023 by Becky Frusher

Breastfeeding can be difficult to get started, but our lactation specialists can answer all your questions and provide helpful resources.

tags: breastfeeding , breast milk , lactation consultant

3 min Read Time

The Scoop on Baby Poop

March 24, 2023

Here's the scoop on five odd poop colors, plus tips on when to worry – and when not to.

tags: pediatrics

Types of pregnancy complications at different ...

April 4, 2022 by Bana Jobe

During Infertility Awareness Week, we discuss pregnancy complications and how age can be a factor.

tags: gynecology , maternity , newsletter , women's health

Folic acid deficiency symptoms: Should you talk...

January 3, 2022 by Bana Jobe

As a natural B vitamin that helps the body make blood cells and DNA, folate is an important nutrient — so important, in fact, that the U.S. Food...

tags: newsletter

The COVID-19 vaccine and breastfeeding: What we...

August 2, 2021 by Bana Jobe

What we know now: Parents who breastfeed may be unsure if it is safe to get the COVID-19 vaccine while continuing to breastfeed.

tags: newsletter

Feeding your newborn: Knowing when enough is enough

July 2, 2021

The most common concern that you will have with your newborn is if the baby is getting enough to eat.

5 ways to help your newborn sleep

July 2, 2021

By helping your baby establish good sleep habits, you can look forward to getting more sleep as time goes on.

Diaper rash

July 2, 2021

Knowing how to prevent a diaper rash, and treat one, will help your baby be more comfortable.

Love at first sight: What will my baby look like?

July 2, 2021

Like most new parents, you may not be sure what to expect when meeting your newborn for the very first time.

Choosing a pediatrician for your baby

July 2, 2021

Choosing a healthcare professional to care for the health of your child is an important decision.

tags: baby

SIDS and what you need to know

July 2, 2021

There's plenty to worry about when it comes to an infant's health, but how do you prevent a serious condition that has no obvious cause?

tags: baby , sids

Testing, testing 1, 2, 3: Baby's Apgar score

July 2, 2021

We know as children get older they are tested in school. But did you know that their first 'test' is given within minutes of their birth?

tags: baby , newborn

Six tricks for soothing a crying baby

July 2, 2021

Learning how to help soothe your crying baby can bring relief and may cut down on the amount of tears shed, for both of you!

tags: baby , crying

Stretch marks: X marks the spot

July 2, 2021

Although each pregnancy is different for every woman, there is something most women have in common: stretch marks.

Colic: What to do when your baby cries excessively

June 29, 2021

We all know that babies cry, and some will cry more than others. But when do we know if their crying is becoming excessive?

Newborns and coronavirus: Helpful ways to protect...

October 9, 2020

Learn how new moms can avoid coronavirus infection and help protect their newborn during COVID-19.

Is it safe to get pregnant right now?

August 12, 2020

Yes, it is safe to get pregnant right now!

Are these household chemicals bad for your health?

April 27, 2020

Phthalates are in hundreds of consumer goods and can make their way into your body. Here's what you need to know.

tags: food-and-beverage , health-effects , household-items , newsletter , pregnancy

Pregnancy and coronavirus: Postpartum depression...

April 17, 2020

Understandably, many people are experiencing heightened levels of anxiety, stress and sadness during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. For...

tags: covid-19-blog , covid-19-wc-blog , newsletter

Pregnancy and coronavirus: Pregnancy and postpartum...

April 17, 2020

As more information is being revealed about coronavirus (COVID-19), expectant mothers, understandably, may have growing concerns about their ...

tags: covid-19-blog , covid-19-wc-blog , newsletter

Pregnancy and coronavirus: Answers to common questions

April 17, 2020

If you're an expectant mom, you probably have questions about coronavirus (COVID-19) and pregnancy. While it is true pregnant women tend to have...

tags: covid-19-blog , covid-19-wc-blog , newsletter

The debate over breastfeeding vs. formula feeding

July 29, 2019

A common sore spot among moms is the choice between breastfeeding and formula feeding. Hostility is high. And insults get hurled like: "You're...

tags: baby , breastfeeding , breast milk , formula feeding , infant nutrition , motherhood , parenting , pediatrics , sids

4 min Read Time

7 ways mothers make the world a healthier place

May 6, 2019

Mothers can help shape the healthy habits and behaviors of the next generation. Their influence may begin even before pregnancy and have a lasting...

tags: children , health , mother , newsletter , school

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Breastfeeding and milk supply: Answers to 7 common...

The Scoop on Baby Poop

Types of pregnancy complications at different ...

Folic acid deficiency symptoms: Should you talk...

The COVID-19 vaccine and breastfeeding: What we...

Feeding your newborn: Knowing when enough is enough

5 ways to help your newborn sleep

Diaper rash

Love at first sight: What will my baby look like?

Choosing a pediatrician for your baby

SIDS and what you need to know

Testing, testing 1, 2, 3: Baby's Apgar score

Six tricks for soothing a crying baby

Stretch marks: X marks the spot

Colic: What to do when your baby cries excessively

Newborns and coronavirus: Helpful ways to protect...

Is it safe to get pregnant right now?

Are these household chemicals bad for your health?

Pregnancy and coronavirus: Postpartum depression...

Pregnancy and coronavirus: Pregnancy and postpartum...

Pregnancy and coronavirus: Answers to common questions

The debate over breastfeeding vs. formula feeding

7 ways mothers make the world a healthier place