Families living at high altitudes should be aware of a 2x higher risk of SIDS says a new study reported by the New York Times. Living at high altitude is associated with increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome, a new report has found.Researchers studied Colorado birth certificate and death registries from 2007 to 2012, and assessed the link to altitude using maternal … [Read more...] about Living at High Altitude doubles risk of SIDS
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Babies shift the household balance – and not in your favor
We love when science puts data behind what we've been thinking all along. A new report, published in the June 2015 issue of the Journal of Marriage and Family, found that women primarily shoulder the burden of new parenthood. That may not sound like news, but the key point is that men thought they were sharing the load, when in fact they were letting their partners do … [Read more...] about Babies shift the household balance – and not in your favor
Registry must-have: The baby sling
So you're in the throes of creating your baby registry? Skip adding another set of tiny pajamas and include an item you're definitely going to need: A baby sling. In some parts of the world, the act of babywearing is as old as time. But here in the U.S., it's a relatively new phenomenon, with dozens of different styles flooding the marketplace.What is it?First off, … [Read more...] about Registry must-have: The baby sling
Cord blood: Why it’s OK not to bank it
As moms, we do a lot of things in the name of safety. But it turns out saving your newborn's cord blood doesn't have to be one of them. Spend any length of time researching your upcoming labor and delivery online, and you're bound to come across a private bank designed to store blood from your little one's umbilical cord. Here's what you need to know: The basics In recent … [Read more...] about Cord blood: Why it’s OK not to bank it
Inductions lead to C-sections? A new report says ‘No more’
Talk to any natural birth advocate and he or she is bound to start in on the evils of labor induction. For years, the party line has been that one intervention during labor and delivery just snowballs and leads to another. While this may have a kernel of truth to it, a new report published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology concludes that being induced … [Read more...] about Inductions lead to C-sections? A new report says ‘No more’