baby basics

Infections may be no big deal—but during pregnancy, they can lead to serious health problems for you and your baby. Illnesses that do not cause symptoms can cause birth defects,…

One of the basic things you’ll learn how to do as a new mother is to take your baby’s temperature. When you’re shopping for thermometers, you may be unsure which…

You’ve probably heard of counting kicks during pregnancy, but is it really necessary? What’s the purpose and how do you know what’s normal and what’s not? Most experts agree that…

There’s no shortage of pregnancy advice but when it comes from non-experts, it can be hard to tell what’s real. You may know that there’s cautions to take surrounding caffeine…

If you’re expecting during COVID-19, it’s likely already posed a few challenges. It may be one of the “worst” times in recent history to be pregnant. With fewer in-person appointments,…

You’ve probably heard that expecting women hit a point in pregnancy where they just want to clean and organize. That desire is known as nesting and there’s some science to…

Worried about your newborn growth? Here’s a quick guide for you to how you can care for your newborn from the comfort of your home. Especially in this unfortunate situation…

After having your baby, you’re probably wrapping up your precious bundle carefully every time you head out the door. But despite your best efforts, she may still get sick. The…

If you’re struggling to produce breast milk, you may want to listen up. Many women are finding nursing easier when they take a herb called fenugreek. Long before the idea…

Most doctors will tell you to eat right, take your prenatals and generally keep healthy during pregnancy. But there’s one aspect to well-being often overlooked: social support. For some people,…