The first week of August is World Breastfeeding Week. This week is an opportunity to discuss topics and issues surrounding breastfeeding. Approximately 56% of babies in the United States receive breastmilk through six months of age. Breastfeeding has benefits for both moms and babies. Not only does it offer health benefits, but it is also…
Syphilis and congenital syphilis are on the rise in the United States. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). It is spread through anal, oral, and vaginal sex. It can cause heart and brain damage, blindness, deafness, and paralysis when left untreated. But the good news is syphilis is both preventable and treatable. To prevent…
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Pregnancy tests look for a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) that is only present in a person’s body when they are pregnant. HCG is produced by a pregnant person’s placenta. Pregnancy tests can find this hormone in either your pee or your blood. When the tests find HCG they appear positive for pregnancy.
Cloth and disposable diapers each have their pros and cons. You may be trying to decide which type of diaper is best for your family. Below we have compiled the positives and negatives of each type. Keep reading to find out which type is best for you and your family’s needs! Disposable Diapers: Positives:
Babies are constantly growing and learning new skills. This can make it tricky to come up with new ways to play and engage with them. Playing and engaging with babies is not only fun, but it is also good for their development. Babies learn a lot from copying the things that their loved ones do.…
As your baby grows, they will slowly switch from only eating breastmilk or formula to eating some solid foods. This switch will happen over a few months. At first, introducing solids to your baby is about teaching them to chew and swallow. Eventually, babies start to gain nutritional benefit from the new foods. The American…
It can be tricky to get your baby to sleep. Every baby has their own unique sleep schedule and routine. You might have one baby that sleeps through the night and another that wakes up every hour. When your baby does not sleep, it can start to wear you down. There is no perfect answer
Baby wearing is the practice of carrying a baby with a wrap or device that leaves your arms and hands free. Parents find baby wearing has many benefits for their child and themselves when done safely. Keep reading if you want to learn more! Benefits of Baby Wearing Soothes and comforts the baby Allows…
Life after birth can be a very exciting time! You have welcomed your new baby into the world and are ready to start your journey as a family. As you enter this time of change, you will notice that your body and emotions are changing too. These changes can be scary and new, but there
