Tag: birthing hour

From morning sickness to swollen feet, pregnancy brings many physical changes. One lesser-known change is an increase in normal vaginal discharge called leukorrhea (pronounced loo-kuh-ree-uh). Experiencing leukorrhea discharge can be confusing and even scary for expectant mothers. However, understanding what is and isn’t normal for leukorrhea in pregnancy can help alleviate fears and ensure a […]

I knew from the start that being someone’s mom would change everything. I was ready to be busier, more tired, and even more caffeinated. It was a given that being pulled in 12,000 directions at once would become the rule instead of the exception. But I guess I wasn’t ready for the toll of mom’s […]

Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a critical role in many bodily functions, and its importance is magnified during pregnancy. Getting adequate magnesium in pregnancy is vital for the health of both the mom and her baby. Magnesium helps regulate blood pressure, prevents preterm labor, reduces leg cramps, improves bone health, and reduces the […]

We have Dr. Mona Amin back on our podcast! If you didn’t hear our last episode with Dr. Mona Amin, she is a practicing pediatrician who sees babies and moms of every ethnicity and social circumstance. She created Peds Doc Talk and shares smart, helpful advice to make the motherhood journey a little easier for […]

Being a parent is hard. Anyone who tells you differently is lying or stuck in a ’90s family sitcom. While this may or may not be scientifically true, it’s my opinion as a stay-at-home dad to a fun and insane toddler. I spent more than a decade as a journalist before my daughter was born, […]

If you are feeding your baby formula, you should know how to do it correctly and could probably use some formula tips. This includes proper amounts and how often. This is true if they are exclusively formula-fed or you are supplementing breastfeeding with formula. Since becoming a new mom can be stressful, the last thing […]

Using pacifiers with breastfed babies always seems to be a controversial topic. Can my baby have a pacifier? Should I wait to introduce one? Will it cause nipple confusion? What are the best pacifiers for breastfed babies? The questions could go on. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) 2022 updated breastfeeding guidelines reports that a […]

When you think of Disney World, chances are you immediately think of Magic Kingdom. The original park that opened as part of Walt Disney World Resort has been welcoming guests since 1971. With iconic spots like Cinderella Castle and a nostalgic Magic Kingdom ride like Peter Pan’s Flight or Pirates of the Caribbean, the possibilities […]

A recent article on CNN says the latest allergy preventative comes in a wearable “Peanut Patch.”1 The clinical trial, which included 362 toddlers from eight countries, yielded promising results. Although the patch can’t rid a child of their peanut allergy, it can help them tolerate exposure better and be better protected from a severe reaction. […]

Finding the best maternity bras is an integral part of pregnancy and postpartum. Comfort and functionality are the top concerns among new moms, and your average bra won’t deliver. There are several maternity bras to consider, depending on your needs. From nursing bras to sleeping bras, we got you covered. We picked the best maternity […]

While the hope is always for a healthy and normal pregnancy and baby, unfortunately, sometimes things go wrong at conception that complicate pregnancy and prevent a healthy baby from forming. One of these complications is a molar pregnancy, also called a hydatidiform mole. Knowing the potential early pregnancy complications can help some women cope with […]

When my first child was born, he was definitely not a shy child. He was the most outgoing person I had ever met. This is not a lie; he spoke in complete sentences before he was a year old and, at 14 months, could have a conversation with you. And he would. He would talk […]

When I was pregnant with my first daughter and curious about what labor would feel like, a friend compared labor contractions to a leg cramp or charley horse. I knew what she was talking about because I had been getting leg cramps during pregnancy nearly every night in my third trimester. One of my calves […]

A common joke in pregnancy is, “Did my water break, or did I just pee myself?” Pregnancy incontinence is real, and it can be funny to joke about! However, knowing if your water has broken is vital to avoid infections like chorioamnionitis. This is especially true if you are not full term or you are […]

With breastfeeding, the types of possible positions, methods like switch nursing, and other techniques sometimes seem limitless. This is important to remember, especially if your little one is struggling with breastfeeding. If, at first, you are not succeeding, don’t give up. There are more breastfeeding positions and methods to try that might be just right […]

Whether you’re a full-time working mom, a part-time working mom, or a stay-at-home parent, when the final bedtime story has been read and it’s time for lights out, it’s been a long day. We can all relate to how well we function, how good we feel when we have gotten sufficient sleep, and how lousy […]

A cleft lip or cleft palate are congenital anomalies defined as a “group of disorders affecting the structure of the face and oral cavity.” A baby can be born with a cleft lip, a cleft palate, or both. When babies are born with either, extra special attention is needed to help meet their needs.2 Various […]