Introduction to healthy parenting Learn the basic principles of healthy parenting, avoid mealtime battles, and encourage physical fitness. Raising a happy, healthy child is one of the most challenging jobs a parent can have — and also one of the most rewarding. Yet many of us don’t approach parenting with the same focus we would use for […]
Babies develop a myriad of skin conditions during the first few months of life. These include cradle cap, diaper rash, toxic erythema, milia, infantile acne, and others. Some are caused by normal hormonal changes or immature pores, while others are caused by inflammation or, rarely, an infection. Newborns Get Rashes Easily Because most newborn’s rashes […]
Mood swings refer to rapid changes in mood. The term may refer to minor daily mood changes or to significant mood changes as seen with mood disorders such as major depression or bipolar depression. Mood swings can also occur in women who suffer from premenstrual syndrome or premenstrual dysphoric disorder. The menopausal transition, specifically the time around approaching menopause or perimenopause, is associated with […]
*Pregnancy facts medical author: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD A normal pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks and is grouped into three stages, or trimesters. Symptoms and early signs of pregnancy that begin in the first semester include: The absence of menstrual periods Breast changes including swelling or tenderness Tiredness Nausea Mood swings Other symptoms A pregnancy test measures the level of […]
Instantly improve your photos by reading up on what our panel of experts say are the most common mistakes parents make when taking pictures of their baby. From the moment your baby is born, your smartphone or camera is out, snapping shots multiple times a day. No parent can resist capturing those moments! But when […]
From pumping for the first time to giving a newborn a bath, life with a newborn can be overwhelming, especially when it’s your first. We asked a bunch of experienced parents for their best hacks and tricks around making those first few weeks and months a bit easier—ideas that go beyond the more obvious stuff. Here’s […]
It’s true: Your baby is absolutely beautiful and probably the sweetest tiny human ever born, but even the most stunning infants need a bit of grooming now and then. And, as you’ve figured out by now, newborns don’t come with manuals, so we’ve rounded up some expert tips for keeping your baby looking (and feeling!) her best. Caring […]
The first few weeks and months after having a baby can be very emotional. You may feel a huge mix of emotions from joy, love and pride to worry, sadness and frustration. Many women find it hard to talk about any negative feelings after having a baby because they feel under pressure to be happy. […]
Being active during your pregnancy is safe and healthy for you and your baby. Spending too much time sitting down without being active can be harmful to your health and your baby’s health. It can lead to too much weight gain, loss of fitness, increased risk of getting gestational diabetes or pre-eclampsia and higher likelihood of general pregnancy aches and […]
Information on planning a pregnancy with congenital heart disease, asthma, cancer, crohn’s disease, fibroids and thyroid problems Many women with long-term health conditions have healthy pregnancies and babies, but there can be some risks. Talking to your doctor before you get pregnant can help make sure you and your baby stay well. For more information about […]