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Breastfeeding Babies
Each mother's breast milk is uniquely formulated for her own baby and is full of infection-fighting cells and protein that will help keep a baby both happy and healthy. Breastfeeding can be enjoyable for both of you. It can take some practice at first, but there are many, many reasons to give breastfeeding your best effort.
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Jaundice In Breastfed Babies
Anne Smith, IBCLC The diagnosis of jaundice in their newborn baby is often very frightening to new parents. They immediately begin to think something is very wrong with their infant, and may not be fully...
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Partnering With Your Child's Health Care Provider
The birth of a child leads to many important decisions for parents, some of which begin in pregnancy: a baby's name, a health care provider for the mother, a delivery plan. One that will have long-lasting impact is your choice of a health care provider for your child. Once you've made that choice, the next crucial step is to establish a relationship with that provider, for in today's world both parents and providers play a role in keeping children healthy.
Read MoreRites of Passage in Adolescence
Every day, it seems, someone says teenagers are so different than they used to be. We hear about drug and alcohol use, violence, disrespect, and a myriad of other ills that are affecting our adolescents, including low self-esteem, anger, depression, and family problems. But it seems that little is said about how to create a positive transition from adolescence to adulthood. Here are some ideas for parents.
Read MoreMoving Past 'Morning' Sickness
Although it had long been considered the stuff of old wives tales and legend, using ginger as a remedy to treat morning sickness is rapidly earning a new respect.
Read MoreWhat Can Your Baby Do? Birth to 12 Months
In preparation for your baby's next checkup, here are some questions to help you evaluate what your child is already doing, and what concerns or questions you want to discuss with your child's nurse or...
Read MoreVideo: Parenting Autism
A mother of two autistic children discusses her role of motherhood.
Read MoreVideo: Mercury Not Cause of Autism
New study suggests that mercury found in vaccines did not cause autism.
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