During pregnancy, it’s important for the Mom to stay active and keep working out, despite a common myth that exercise during pregnancy can be harmful. Moms who exercise during pregnancy typically have babies with healthier brain and cardiovascular development. Lifting weights is one great way to get a workout in,...
The smallest baby boy in recorded history was born in August 2018 in Tokyo. Delivered by Caesarean section 24 weeks into his mother’s pregnancy, he weighed just 9.45 ounces. Only three babies have been born smaller, and they were all girls. As tiny as the baby boy was, many of...
Reading to young children helps in many different ways. As babies develop and grow, neural pathways are being built every second. Reading helps promote those connections. Children who are read to regularly have an easier time learning to read on their own and have a better academic outcomes once they...
Parents, now more than ever, are looking for peace of mind when it comes to the safety of their children. SIDS is a big fear and parents are spending billions of dollars each year on baby monitors in order to help alleviate some of the worry. Baby monitors are becoming...
In a climate that has shamed mothers for breastfeeding when needed, the act of pumping and then storing it in the proper manner may also be difficult to execute. In their new blog post, Nina Spears provides a comprehensive list of tips and tricks to help you on your breastfeeding...
Learning a new skill, hobby or even fun fact is the basis of living a full life and participating in this action with your children can strengthen the relationship in a whole new way. In her new blog post, Lara Lillibridge summarizes her experiment in joining a fencing class with...
Pregnancy is a highly personal time and each woman has a different experience. For example, it can be an overwhelming time with lots of emotions for some women. During the first trimester some tips to help include moisturizing stretch marks and tracking the growth of you baby with an app....
A young mother currently in the Philippines has a few places she’s considering raising her kids in. She is thinking of the city, the suburbs, and the island. Each choice has pros and cons. Suburbs are calm and safe, but lack diversity. The city is eventful and has a lot...
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...
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...