Three-year-old Scarlette was diagnosed with a type of tissue cancer called spindle cell sarcoma as a baby. When she was 10 months old, she had her left arm amputated.
The surgery happened a day before her first...
by Claudia Boyd-Barrett posted in Pregnancy
Putting vaginal fluid on your baby after birth in an attempt to boost his immunity ? a process known as "vaginal seeding" ? is potentially dangerous and should be avoided, says the American College of... -
Imagine being able to cut your baby’s risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in half. According to a new study, if you are able to breastfeed, you can.
SIDS experts have long recommended that babies be breastfed, but now, with the results of... -
by Lindsay Weiss posted in Life
Twice in the past few weeks, I\'ve looked up and it\'s 11 a.m. and I\'m about to pass out. I must have low blood sugar and that combined with a large cup of coffee can sometimes give me a racing heart and a... -
When it comes to taking painkillers when you?re pregnant, acetaminophen (a.k.a. Tylenol) is just about the only option that?s considered safe for the growing baby. And between the headaches, swollen feet, and lower back pain, being able to take... -
The University of Buckingham explains why it is establishing itself as a positive place to learn in light of student mental health
It wouldn?t be an exaggeration to say that mental health problems at universities are currently at crisis point. With... -
The designer behind The Bright Company talks multitasking, career highs, and juggling work and family
What prompted you to set up The Bright Company"Â
After the birth of my son, I discovered some fantastic kids? designers, but there was nothing... -
by Deidra Romero posted in Parenting
I have a serious problem.
I\'m addicted to my Facebook mom group. I absolutely love reading all of the problems and triumphs of these women I don\'t actually know. Even though my kids are older and I... -
by Jamie Reed posted in Pregnancy
I attended a baby shower at 6 months pregnant and by the time I left, I was embarrassed by the comments others had made about my appearance. The real kicker was soon after when an acquaintance asked me how far... -
Last night I dreamt of the titty again.
Heaving, luscious pillows they were, limitless mountains I might climb at will. A devilish smile crept upon my face, and for a single fleeting moment, I was happy.
Then I woke from a deep slumber into my... -
Dr Jess Wade, 29, is a Research Associate in the Department of Physics and Centre for Plastic Electronics at Imperial College, London
I?m responsible for…
Creating light-emitting diodes from organic molecules ? I work at the interface of... -
by Tabitha Blue posted in Products
Every mom goes through a quintessential rite of passage: the packing of the diaper bag. When we first start out, it?s all about packing EVERYTHING that is needed, and goodness, we wouldn?t want to forget a... -
I?ve heard I shouldn?t use teething gels. What else can I give my baby for the pain"
You?re right: Teething gels, which contain the topical anesthetic benzocaine, shouldn?t be used. These products can cause a rare and sometimes fatal condition... -
by BabyCenter Featured Expert posted in Parenting
By: Dr. Tracy Shafizadeh
Human milk is amazing. We know that human milk\'s basic function is to provide complete nutrition to an infant in its first months of life, but researchers are now... -
by Melissa Willets posted in Parenting
It is the latest social media trend to take over Instagram, Twitter and Facebook: #pumpkinbutt.
Here\'s the deal: To celebrate Halloween, parents are painting their little ones\' cute little buns to... -
Photo: Courtesy of Sheri Segal Glick
?Sure, let me check your reservation. What?s your last name"?
?Can I just use my phone number"?
?Preferably not. Last name is easier.?
?How about my SIN number" Or credit card number" Or current age and... -
