Science proves that breastfeeding is a better option for a child versus formula feeding. This article explains how breastfeeding is a positive option for both baby and mother in many ways. Also, that if money was directed to organizations in other countries that specifically promote and teach breastfeeding, it could help so many of those mothers living in those countries

Becoming new parents is a great joy that many people get to experience everyday. There are so many great moments with a new baby that can make that time in a families life very joyous. When you see a happy family with a baby you do not think about all the money that is takes to raise a baby. Babies

Before delivering a baby there are several things to take into consideration and to ask your doctor. These questions range from sharing a room, people allowed in the room, amount of waiting area, showers/birthing tubs, IV line placed, how often is the fetus monitored, what positions can birth be given in, average labor time, C-section rate, is this a teaching

Become a mother is a wonder and often times very scary ordeal that women go through everyday. One aspect of becoming a mother than many women deal with is breast feeding and with that can come some questions. One concern that many may have is whether there is pain with breastfeeding or not. There are times when pain may be

Two expectant mothers that owned Fitbit devices decided to wear them throughout their labor and delivery to see if the recorded data was accurate. One woman gave birth vaginally; the other via a c-section. They were each pleasantly surprised to discover their Fitbits tracked their heart rates and other medical stats perfectly up through delivery as their bodies endured the

Being pregnant is something that many women go through and of course most people believe that it is all magical and delightful through the whole thing but the reality is that by the end of the pregnancy most women are feeling worn out and just want the baby to come so they can have their body back. There are some

Bed rest might be just what the doctor ordered for some, but for this expectant mom, maternity bed rest is anything but enjoyable or relaxing. Take a peek into a day in the life of someone on maternity bed rest as she gives us an honest and frank opinion of her situation. Please don’t tell me to enjoy bed rest

There’s no doubt that breast milk is the perfect food for babies, but some of these breastfeeding facts might surprise you! Do you know what food breast milk most resembles in composition? Do you know how a breastfeeding mother’s body knows which antibodies to produce for her nursing baby? This article answers these questions and more! Nursing right now? Weird

Sending your child off to their first day of Kindergarten is a stressful and important milestone event, but not just for your child. Both you and your child will have to adapt to new friendships, new relationships and even new influences. They key remains to be prepared, be calm and be careful about how you respond and behave. It need

Breastfeeding is the healthiest way to feed a newborn child. Workplace policies, however, do not always make it easy for breastfeeding mothers to remain attached to the labor force in the same capacity as equivalent men. In order to increase breastfeeding rates among mothers of newborn children, paid maternity leave, flexible scheduling and extra breaks to pump or breastfeed are