Tamara Etienne’s second pregnancy was freighted with risk and worry from its earliest days — exacerbated by a first pregnancy…
Adding a new little sibling to the family can be a very exciting — and VERY challenging — time for…
This story was originally published by The 19th. It’s been nearly 10 months since the largest infant formula manufacturer in…
“Mommy brain” is a well-documented phenomenon in which new moms report becoming more forgetful and having more trouble with abstract…
In a new unwelcome trend, many companies are cutting down on the amount of paid parental leave they offer to…
For the first time in a decade, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated their guidance on breastfeeding —…
It turns out that so-called “baby-friendly” hospitals may not be all that great for babies or their mothers. The Baby-Friendly…
You’ve likely seen the news reports that a House Oversight subcommittee investigation found significant levels of toxins in popular baby…
These are strange times for everyone, but for parents who are expecting a baby right now, they are even stranger…
Scientists recently found a striking correlation between a newborn’s fat and cholesterol levels and the child’s behavioral and mental health…
The baby shower is over, and you have enough cute onesies and copies of Goodnight Moon to last until you’re a grandparent.…
Umbilical cord “milking,” or the process of squeezing the last of the blood from the umbilical cord into the baby’s…
When are pregnant women most likely to give birth? A study by City University of London shows that women are…
Savannah Marquez, a 6th grader from Sarasota, Florida, is making waves in the Tallahassee legislature after completing a school project…
If dozens of babies were dying and experts attributed it to a single baby product, most citizens would expect the…
New parents often fret over their newborn’s frequent hiccups. As parents of a new baby, it’s natural to get nervous…
November is Prematurity Awareness Month, and parents of premature babies have more support than ever. According to the Centers For…
If you’ve ever rocked a crying baby at 3 A.M. or crawled slowly out of your toddler’s bedroom only to…
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is a terrifying prospect for new parents, but scientists have uncovered one more cause for…
In this day and age, it’s hard to shield ourselves from all of the news circulating out in the world.…
If you’re ever near the Mamava nursing pod in Concourse D at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, step right up and…
Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) are the most common form of birth defect in infants. In a recent study, researchers found…
When babies spend their early days, weeks, or months in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU), they may not sleep…
Prenatal classes with a special focus on dads are becoming more popular across the country. In a recent interview with…