There are some things that just come naturally to us. Like when you’re standing by someone holding a baby and you start swaying while you’re talking to them. Sometimes feeding our sweet baby is like that and sometimes it’s just not that intuitive. There are two main times in early feeding that can be a challenge for new parents—milk-feedings and beginning solid foods online … [Read more...] about Am I feeding baby enough? You’ll know with responsive feeding
Pregnancy
Life or death: Why black women’s hospital choice for childbirth matters
None of us likes to think about it, but women can and do experience life-threatening emergencies during childbirth. And here’s something maybe you didn’t know: Black women in the U.S. are three times as likely as white women to find themselves in such a devastating circumstance. A 2016 study1 revealed that black women in New York City were twelve times more likely to suffer a … [Read more...] about Life or death: Why black women’s hospital choice for childbirth matters
Shorter moms have shorter pregnancies
This just in: Your height may play a role in determining when you go into labor. A recent study published in the journal PLOS Medicine linked a mother’s height to her chances for preterm birth. The study, out of the Center for Prevention of Preterm Birth at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, found that the shorter the woman, the shorter her pregnancy may be. Why this matters In … [Read more...] about Shorter moms have shorter pregnancies
I’m a new mom and I wish I could freeze time
Last month, my 10-month-old daughter started crawling. One moment she was next to me on the floor, and the next, she was clear across the room with her finger scratching at the electrical socket. Since then, she's been zipping around our home, unpacking my purse, toppling stacks of clean laundry and chasing after the cat, much to his chagrin. She's animated and funny, joyful, … [Read more...] about I’m a new mom and I wish I could freeze time
5 sweet ways to save your pregnancy memories
Of all the items to check off our first trimester to-do lists (find a medical provider, set up a budget, say no to alcohol), rarely do the experts advise us to slow down and savor it all. Sure, between morning sickness and swollen ankles, time seems to move at a snail's pace. But trust us, those nine months will be up in the blink of an eye. Take a moment now to stop and enjoy … [Read more...] about 5 sweet ways to save your pregnancy memories