All articlesWhat is Really Going On Here?Dear Mr. Dad: Please settle an argument. My wife—who’s five months pregnant—says that our baby’s senses are developing throughout the pregnancy. I think she’s crazy. How can an unborn baby develop a sense of touch or taste or anything else? A: This round goes to your wife. Your baby will... Recipes From Julie: Strawberry & Cream Roll Ups*A great snack to make with kids after school! Ingredients:• 1 whole wheat wrap• 4 strawberries OR small handful of raisins• I ½ tablespoons low fat cream cheese• 4 teaspoons granola• Drizzle of honey Directions:Split the wrap into 4 equal long sections. Spoon cream cheese into middle of each section. Cut... When to Call Your Baby's DoctorOne of the toughest and most nerve-racking things for new parent is figuring out when to call the doctor. As a general rule of thumb, trust your instincts. If you suspect something is not right, you should always call the doctor. Even small changes in eating, sleeping, and crying can... What Every Pregnant Mom Needs to Know About Shoulder DystociaBy Dr. Linda Burke Galloway, DivineCaroline Although most pregnant women anticipate a normal, uncomplicated delivery, there are exceptions to the rules. A shoulder dystocia is one of the more frequent complications in the delivery room, and, unfortunately, there is no surefire way to predict it. A shoulder dystocia means... My Story So FarMy husband and I decided we were going to adopt, thanks to my pcos. Pcos doesn't mean I can't have babies. It just means I need really good insurance or a lot of money to try. So a year ago we decided we were going to go through the county... Baby Planners: The Experts on Everything Birth to Baby!What can a Baby Planner do for you and your family? Choosing to have a child is one of the most important decisions that any family can make, but the choices don't end there. Expectant families are surrounded by hundreds of decisions. From births to bottles, nurseries to... Mother's Little Helper: Soothing Shoulder, Neck, and Head MassageThis thorough massage promotes relaxation, releases tension, and helps your body deal with the new physical challenges associated with a small child (and the heavy equipment that comes with it). Lie face up on your bed so that your head is at the edge. Get a friend to sit on... What is Your Maternity Medical Coverage?With all the talk of the new health care plan, I started thinking about the maternity medical coverage items you'll want to investigate with your insurance company. Does your plan cover prenatal and maternity care? Federal law requires that an employer with more than 15 employees offer such coverage.... Swaddling DilemmaMost parents say that swaddling helps their babies get to sleep, stay asleep, and get comforted quickly, especially when they are newborns. My problem with this is that the focus is on getting the baby to shut up, settle, be quiet in his/her crib, on his own. Does this remind... Your Body After Baby: The First Six WeeksYour Body After Baby: The First 6 Weeks Lots of things are happening in your body right after you have a baby. During pregnancy, your body changed a lot. It worked really hard to keep your baby safe and healthy. Now that your baby is here, your body is changing... |
