Right now, over 40% of mothers who are on maternity leave end up either extending their leave significantly, or not going back to work at all. It is incredibly hard to find a harmonious balance between working and taking care of matronly duties, especially in our modern world. We are consistently met with advice on how to be good parents

Those who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often find themselves engaging in repetitive movements and ritualistic behaviors that are highly characteristic of their diagnosis. These behaviors can include things such as rocking or running back and forth. One-third of those who are diagnosed with ASD are prescribed antidepressants as a way to treat their symptoms, but there is

Many people are under the impression that conception methods do not impact the pregnancy itself, but this is far from the truth. A trusted fertility physician will typically follow you throughout your first trimester with IVF to ensure that everything is going along smoothly. Those who have conceived through IVF are often more in tune with mild symptoms that they

Having untreated mental illness can lead to a plethora of other issues such as substance abuse, an increased risk of chronic health conditions, and even pregnancy risks such as postpartum depression. It is important to know which symptoms to look out for so that you can recognize and treat your symptoms before they get out of hand. For instance, if

Studies are now emerging that show just how important a father’s presence is after the birth of their baby. In fact, only 14% of mothers have had to schedule inpatient or outpatient visits postpartum if the father was there to provide extra support. The amount of fathers taking ten or more days off after the birth of their child has

Studies have previously shown that infants who are born without going through the entire third trimester end up having health complications later on in life. Researchers suspected that this was due to the organs not having enough time to fully mature before labor. Fortunately, more and more experts are discovering that individuals who are born premature have a 95% chance

After you’ve delivered your baby, the hospital will keep a close eye on you and your newborn while performing several tests to determine your risk factors and when it is safe to go home. The first exam that they perform on your baby will be what is known as the APGAR scoring test. APGAR stands for appearance, pulse, grimace, activity,

Being pregnant can be pretty miserable and the labor part is no picnic either, but there is a whole other part of becoming a mother that is difficult to deal with. Healing after having a baby takes time and it’s so hard to feel normal during this time. Give yourself grace and time to heal while your body transitions back

It is vital to pay attention and exercise proper sleep practices in order to prevent SIDS, or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, as SIDS is a major cause of death of babies in the United States and its impact is too significant to ignore. The American Academy of Pediatrics has delineated some preventative measures that parents, guardians, and caretakers of babies

Because breastfeeding can be a different experience for each mother and advice changes depending on who you speak with, it is important to create a collective knowledge base. In their new blog post, the LactConnect blog provides us with a detailed road map on how to create a working process. It addresses everything from how to hold your breast, how