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

Parents, now more than ever, are looking for peace of mind when it comes to the safety of their children. SIDS is a big fear and parents are spending billions of dollars each year on baby monitors in order to help alleviate some of the worry. Baby monitors are becoming more and more sophisticated, offering features like blood oxygen and

In a climate that has shamed mothers for breastfeeding when needed, the act of pumping and then storing it in the proper manner may also be difficult to execute. In their new blog post, Nina Spears provides a comprehensive list of tips and tricks to help you on your breastfeeding journey. She covers topics such as temperature storage limits, thawing

Learning a new skill, hobby or even fun fact is the basis of living a full life and participating in this action with your children can strengthen the relationship in a whole new way. In her new blog post, Lara Lillibridge summarizes her experiment in joining a fencing class with her son. She explains her reasons behind doing so, what

Pregnancy is a highly personal time and each woman has a different experience. For example, it can be an overwhelming time with lots of emotions for some women. During the first trimester some tips to help include moisturizing stretch marks and tracking the growth of you baby with an app. The second trimester begins at 13 weeks and is the

A young mother currently in the Philippines has a few places she’s considering raising her kids in. She is thinking of the city, the suburbs, and the island. Each choice has pros and cons. Suburbs are calm and safe, but lack diversity. The city is eventful and has a lot to do, but is expensive. The island life is natural