Pregnancy is a wonderful time for some women and they are able to plan the process from conception to birth. Other times, approximately 49% women become pregnant and it is unplanned. Women become pregnant unexpectedly and tell their stories in different ways. For example, a woman using a tracking method knew the day she became pregnant because her tracking app

A lot of times, women struggle to breastfeed their babies. This can have serious psychological effects, increase the chance of and severity of postpartum depression, and give the mother feelings of inadequacy. However, it is very common to have difficulty breastfeeding! Many babies have trouble latching, or when they do latch, it is very painful for the mother. It’s important

If you are pregnant, create balance in your diet and eat healthy foods to supplement your flagging immune system. It’s okay to have treats every now and then, and keeping yourself happy is important. Don’t fall for the common myth that you’re eating for two; your caloric intake should rise between 300-500 calories per day. Stay hydrated by drinking water,

Perhaps the most basic piece of advice for dads in the delivery room is to make sure they understand the birthing process as well as possible beforehand. There are a wide variety of pregnancy classes and other resources for couples and for dads in particular. Another important step for dads to take is to help decide who will and won’t

Although it also comes with some struggles, there are a lot of things to fondly remember about your children when they are two years old. The things they say tend to be simple and funny. Their giggles are charming, and there are many opportunities to show them physical affection. They undergo noteworthy personality changes, such as becoming more confident, more

Loving our children is said to be the best thing any Mom can do to be a good parent -loving her children in the good times as well as in the bad. That being said, read on for four other tips to parent confidently. Planning is important, but being able to adapt is paramount. Parenting brings with it a multitude

Delivering a baby is an act that both physically and emotionally drains the mother, so it should be no surprise that postpartum depression appears without women understanding that it has. In hew new blog post, Anna Glezer summarizes the signs and symptoms of postpartum depression and full on psychosis and outlines several ways to start addressing the problem. By focusing

Speaking from experience, the only things that a new mother desires is to have a healthy child, and to feel like they are a good mom at the end of the day. In her new blog post, Martha Sears shares her personal experience with becoming a mother for the first time along with some of the books she read on

Water safety is absolutely essential when it comes to children, especially since drowning is the leading cause of death among children under four, as well as teenagers. Supervision is a key aspect in water safety, and this doesn’t just include pools and large bodies of water. There should also be adequate supervision in bath tubs and small fish ponds. Swimming

It’s perfectly normal for first-time parents to feel nervous about how to take care of their newborn. One great source of support is your hospital where you gave birth. They often provide lactation specialists to guide you through the process of nursing your baby. They also can teach you the in’s and out’s of burping, changing, and holding an infant