by Patricia Hughes One decision you will need to make during your pregnancy is whether to stay home or return to work after the baby is born. This is a...
After Baby
After Baby
The postpartum stretch — those first weeks and months after baby arrives — is its own kind of wild. Everyone's looking at the newborn, and meanwhile you're healing, barely sleeping, and figuring out a brand-new version of normal. It deserves a lot more gentleness than it usually gets.
This is the corner for the after-baby season: recovering at your own pace, finding your footing with feeding and sleep, and protecting your own wellbeing while you're pouring so much into someone tiny. We share what helped us get through it — and we'll always nudge you toward your provider for anything about your health or your baby's.
Most women have heard that once you give birth to your child, you may experience symptoms of depression, or what many refer to as the “baby bluesâ€. Its...
Do you have the essentials for your new baby? I don’t mean the baby’s room necessarily, though a crib or basinet is important, but I do mean the items that...
We have breastfed both our children and can attest that the benefits of breast feeding for those mothers who are able to nurse them are numerous. Babies...
Depression is one of the most common complications during and after pregnancy. Postpartum depression can be mild or moderate, but can be treated by...
Choosing a doctor for your baby is a big decision. This person will care for your baby for well visits and through illness. It is important to find a doctor...
Congratulations! You made it through labor and delivery and you are the proud parent of one of the most beautiful babies in the world! Here are some tips for...
There are many things most new parents think about when it comes to a new baby. A nursery is usually at the top of the list. However, there is so much more to...
Soon after you learn you are pregnant, you will need to think about your job. Will you go back or stay home with the new baby? If you plan to return to your...
Many expectant parents are swept up in the romance of having a new baby. There are major lifestyle changes that will take place...but in the end it more than...
