Just like any other human, parents tend to put their best foot forward when presenting themselves to society. Unfortunately, this creates an unrealistic view of what parenting truly entails. There are several myths surrounding parenthood, including the fabricated statement that breastfeeding doesn’t hurt. Although breastfeeding shouldn’t hurt overtime, it is quite normal for mothers to experience some pain during the

One way to fight postpartum depression and symptoms is through a massage. After all, our bodies go through crazy changes during pregnancy. Not only do massages help your physical wellbeing, they also help mentally and emotionally, too, and speed up the overall recovery process. As moms, we worry about everything, and our constantly tense. Massages give us a little “me”

Babywearing is a new trend now, and has shown benefits for caregivers and children. It’s keeping your baby or toddler close and connected to you as you engage in daily activities. It promotes bonding, supports breastfeeding, and can also help to combat postpartum depression, and a lifesaver for parents with higher-needs children. A study found that carried six-week-olds cried 43%

Many obstetricians unfortunately practice premature cord clamping in the delivery room which can directly impact a newborn’s mental and physical development. Each umbilical cord includes three main vessels: two arteries and one vein. If these are cut prematurely, the infant can actually experience a blood loss of up to one-third of their original blood volume. Delayed cord cutting has the

Before you start preparing to breastfeed your infant, be sure to sit back in a semi-reclined position on a bed or sofa. You may need to gently rub the baby’s top lip in order to rouse them into latching. Try not to touch your infant’s head while they are latched on, as this can often prevent them from moving back

Going back hundreds of years ago, c-sections were not an option for those who required an alternative birthing method. Fortunately, medical advancements now give us the opportunity to deliver through this method when a natural delivery is not a viable option. There seems to be a swarm of unnecessary shame that surrounds c-section deliveries, even though they require a different

On-time vaccines are a very important part of helping a baby stay healthy. Diseases that don’t seem to be around much any more may begin to emerge when a larger section of the population is unvaccinated. Measles has recently seen a resurgence due to fewer people being vaccinated. Vaccines are safe, even if more than one is given at a

During pregnancy, it’s important for the Mom to stay active and keep working out, despite a common myth that exercise during pregnancy can be harmful. Moms who exercise during pregnancy typically have babies with healthier brain and cardiovascular development. Lifting weights is one great way to get a workout in, provided the appropriate precautions are taken. It’s important to choose

The smallest baby boy in recorded history was born in August 2018 in Tokyo. Delivered by Caesarean section 24 weeks into his mother’s pregnancy, he weighed just 9.45 ounces. Only three babies have been born smaller, and they were all girls. As tiny as the baby boy was, many of his organs were well developed, including his brain, heart and

Reading to young children helps in many different ways. As babies develop and grow, neural pathways are being built every second. Reading helps promote those connections. Children who are read to regularly have an easier time learning to read on their own and have a better academic outcomes once they start school. It has been shown to increase empathy and