In the film A Mouthful of Air, children’s book author and new mother Julie Davis (Amanda Seyfried, who’s also a producer on the film) grapples with what many might assume…
As a paediatric allergist I am constantly answering questions from friends, relatives, patients and colleagues about introducing allergens to babies. Many people have heard that it’s important to introduce them early,…
When it comes to the actual chances of getting pregnant, there’s a lot of misconceptions out there. Let’s get real for a second: That story so many of us have heard…
You’ve taken a prenatal class, packed your hospital bag and installed the carseat. You’re all set and ready to meet your baby! But have you thought about what you’ll do…
Some traditional practices are to be ignored and some take us by surprise when we later find the scientific reason behind them. One such popular practice in many parts of…
Can I give rice water to my baby? If yes, how to make rice water for babies? What are the benefits of rice water for babies and kids? Is rice water…
Mercury is falling down slowly and chilling winter days are ahead. During this season blocked nose, runny nose and cough are common. A blocked nose causes a lot of irritation…
Breastfeeding is one of the best ways to bond with your baby. Although breastfeeding is natural, most moms and babies struggle to get comfortable during breastfeeding. And believe me, that…
Looking for the best first birthday themes for boys? You are on the right page!! The first birthday is a special milestone for both the little nugget and the parents….
If you’re struggling with milk supply, a well-intentioned person may have advised you to chug a Guinness, since beer has been thought to increase supply. Beer was even prescribed to…
As a person who’s been known to post up in a well lit hotel bathroom plucking face hairs I never even knew existed, the value of a great mirror isn’t…
Ah, epidurals. The holy grail of pain relief, the magical shot with minimal side effects that makes bearing a child somehow not the hardest thing you’ve ever done in your…
As soon as I publicly announced my first pregnancy to family and friends, other moms could not help but constantly reassure me that the love I would feel for my…
Pregnancy affects not only your reproductive system—but your entire body. Normal changes that happen while pregnant can make you particularly vulnerable to disease in general, and oral disease in particular—especially…
When you’re breastfeeding every outfit comes with the question, “Are my boobs accessible?” Not exactly a requirement you’ve looked for in previous seasons of life. (Probably.) But these days, it’s…
Burping baby: Is it necessary? Why? And how? Is there more than one way? How much is enough? What if they never burp?! We answer these questions in today’s post, which is…
As soon as you start trying to conceive, it’s the right time to also start taking a prenatal vitamin. But, here’s the thing: There’s a big difference between the best…
In January 2020, I was contemplating having my IUD removed. Part of me was terrified at that prospect, for a number of reasons: for one, getting it placed hurt more…
When I was expecting my child just under two years ago, I could not help but think of what the future with my little one would look like. My thoughts…
One thing the baby books never tell you is just how much of a mess kids can make—and how baffled you’ll be about the best ways to clean it up!…