The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of Crate & Barrel’s Hampshire cribs due to a fall hazard. The mattress support pins can become loose and allow the mattress to fall, posing a fall hazard to...

Giving birth is a significant and transformative experience. Welcoming a new life into the world from within your own body is powerful and sacred. This time should be filled with love, support, and celebration! Still, when we consider the gaps in...

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of Jool Baby’s Nova Baby Infant swings due to a suffocation hazard. The swings pose a suffocation risk because they were marketed, intended, or designed for infant sleep, and they...

Ready to make a big purchase, like a car" Where does your thought process begin" First, you?ll likely consider the costs and your family?s needs. Then, the benefits?is it fast" Well-made" High quality" So, what about the benefits and options...

Every year in the U.S., about 3,400 babies die suddenly and unexpectedly before their first birthday. Oftentimes, this occurs when baby is asleep or resting in their sleeping area. Although rates have been stagnant and disparities for black and...

Maternal Health Awareness Day reminds us all about the life-saving support and advocacy needed to protect expectant mothers and birthing people. Across the globe, countless women face challenges and risks in accessing maternal healthcare. Nurses...

You successfully conquered a high-risk pregnancy with multiples, now what" Parenting one child can be scary and overwhelming. How do you care for two (or more) at the same time"! When your family doubles within the blink of an eye, your life is...

A baby shower is one of the most celebrated occasions next to weddings. Everyone is excited to welcome a new life into the world. Over time, these events have become more elaborate with larger-than-life decorations and more guests, as most showers...

Positive pregnancy test" Baby’s due date right around the corner" In both of these situations and everything in between, understanding your options can empower you to birth your baby with the plan you confidently desire. Your choices for your...

Your Amazing Body Your incredible pregnant body adapts in many ways to feed and provide for your growing baby. Your placenta brings nutrition and oxygen to baby while it removes carbon dioxide and waste. You and your baby receive energy from...

Many parents depend on childcare for their children as they navigate demanding careers with busy schedules. Enrollment ranges from full-time to part-time, and even ?drop-ins? for families with flexible schedules. Be particular about requirements...

Eating finger foods is another milestone in your toddler?s diet. First, you learned to nurse your baby or how to feed the best formula, then you introduced baby food, and now the time has come for finger foods. Your baby may be around 9 months or...

Choosing the right infant formula can be a daunting task for new parents. There are so many different types on the market, each with benefits and drawbacks. Selecting the right infant formula can ensure your baby receives proper nutrition for...

Few things are more frustrating than having a situation planned in your head, just to have absolutely nothing occur as you hoped. When this happens during pregnancy, it often leaves people feeling disappointed, angry, and not heard. To help...

Welcoming a new member into the family is an exciting and joyful experience. Having the necessary pregnancy and postpartum resources is essential. Here are nurse-approved and mom-favorite resources that can ease the transition into motherhood while...

There are endless adorable items to fulfill your vision for your baby?s nursery. We?re sharing some practical furniture pieces and accessories that should be kept in mind when decorating. Beauty, comfort,  and safety–you and your new baby can...

New research is continuing to show that getting vaccinated against Covid-19 while pregnant doesn’t increase prenatal risks for preterm birth, birthing a baby who is small for their gestational age at birth, or stillbirth, concludes a large study...

You may be sore or uncomfortable from your birth experience, whether you had a vaginal birth or a cesarean. So now what" When you?re in the hospital or birth center, there will be many options to soothe and comfort soreness. However, you may want...

Being pregnant and giving birth during COVID-19 is stressful and scary! Giving birth in normal times still has its share of surprises and anxiety. If you’re staying up late searching concerns on your mobile, please know  you’re not alone. It’s...

You?ve decided to breastfeed?a rewarding and challenging experience awaits! Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for baby for the first six months or longer unless your baby has a medical reason otherwise. This means your baby gets only...

Follow these recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics to keep your baby safe whenever and wherever baby?s sleeping  See also: What?s New with Safe Infant Sleep" Sleep Advice 1. Babies should sleep on their backs, starting from...

Caring for a newborn is challenging. Even in normal circumstances, as many as 1 in 5 new moms develop postpartum depression. The extra stressors of COVID-19 include infection transmission risks and social distancing that can threaten to a mother?s...

It?s your body. It?s your baby. It?s your birth. The care you receive during pregnancy, birth and postpartum can affect how you feel about yourself. Sometimes you might feel pressured to ?go with the flow? and not complain. A healthy baby is what...

So, what?s a Pap test and why would I need one" With a Pap, your healthcare provider takes a small collection of cells from your cervix to screen for precancerous cells or cervical cancer. You don?t need a Pap smear screening until age 21, even if...

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