Archives for Baby Care
Breastfeeding – How Are You Going to Feed That Baby?
Breastfeeding is one of those things like smoking cessation or exercise that we are constantly told that we “should” do, and feel guilty if we don’t. (more…)
Cord Clamping – Please Wait!
There are suggestions that the practice of early cord clamping may have far-reaching detrimental effects on the infant, such as autism, infant anemia, childhood mental disorders and hypoxic ischemic brain…
Bed Sharing or Co-Sleeping
Bed sharing is a practice in which an infant shares the same sleep surface with another person, including the parents or siblings; it is often used interchangeably with co-sleeping. Co-sleeping…
More Mothers Breast-Feed, in First Months at Least
As reported in an article by Gardiner Harris in the New York Times (May 1, 2008), "about 77 percent of new mothers breast-feed their infants at least briefly, the highest…
Baby Dos and Don’ts – Just for Fun
Funny drawings showing you the right and wrong way to take care of baby. One of many from this site.
Fathers need to be involved in breastfeeding!
Mothers are ceasing to breastfeed in favor of bottlefeeding in part because of their infant's father's preference, states a study published in the November 5 issue of the Pediatrics Electronic…
Sucrose as a Pain Reliever for Newborn Procedures
Can sucking on a sugar solution ease your baby's pain during painful procedures? When I read that sucrose could be an effective pain reliever for newborns undergoing painful procedures, I…
What is newborn screening and why should I make sure my baby is tested?
What is newborn screening and why should I make sure my baby is tested? (more…)
Your Newborn
Newborns are a miracle. We are smitten with them, fall in love with them, which is a very good thing, because they also exhaust us and drive us nuts. (more…)
Breastfeeding
It is doubtful that you could find a midwife who doesn't support and promote breastfeeding. Breastfeeding has been shown conclusively in research studies to provide benefits to baby and mother that just are not…