Let’s Talk Babies

I am a huge advocate of breastfeeding and have written several articles on the topic.  I thought I knew what I was in for as I welcomed my daughter into this world and began to breastfeed her.  All my friends with babies told me about the challenges they faced and I had read a ton [Read the rest]

My daughter decided to make her appearance a little early.  I was 38 weeks and 2 days when I went into labor.  I woke up that morning feeling some contractions but I wasn't quite sure it was the real thing cause they weren't that close together, coming 15 to 20 minutes apart, and weren't really [Read the rest]

New parents are often terrified that their little one will get sick and they won't know what to do.  They also are that familiar with what is "normal" for a baby and are often on the phone with their pediatrician's office on a very regular basis.  Don't worry, every new parent is the same way.  [Read the rest]

It is often when a mom returns to work that she ends up giving up breastfeeding.  Continuing to breastfeed after you return to work can be difficult and requires a lot of commitment but it can be done.  If providing breast milk to your baby is important to you it is worth the extra effort. [Read the rest]

One of the great challenges of pregnancy is coming up with a name for your little bundle of joy.  You will get advice and recommendations from everyone.  Remember that naming your baby is a personal decision between you and your spouse.  You don't have to listen to all those recommendations or use any of them.  [Read the rest]