Question: Do you know what the most commonly used substance during pregnancy is? Answer: Nicotine. If you are pregnant and still smoking, here are a few reasons why you should try to quit: Smoking during pregnancy can cause tissue damage in the unborn baby, particularly in the lungs and brain. Some studies suggest a link …
WHEN YOUR BABY CAN’T TELL NIGHT FROM DAY
Humans are diurnal creatures, which means we are healthiest when we are awake during daylight and asleep when it’s dark. Somehow, newborns don’t always get the message; their circadian rhythms are immature during the first few months of life. It may take two to four months for this to develop, and during that time, they are …
WAKE UP, SLEEPY HEAD! TIPS ON GETTING YOUR BABY TO WAKE UP AND EAT
It probably seems like the most ridiculous and counter-intuitive thing in the world to wake your sleeping baby so you can get him or her to…sleep, or to eat. And yet that may be exactly what’ needed. Here’s why: They grow up so fast: Newborns are growing at an amazing pace, which means they need …
Keeping Babies Healthy During A Cold and Flu Season Like No Other
Cold and flu season is always a struggle for babies and parents, with the average child having between six and twelve infections in their first year. But this year is anything but average, so how can you protect your little one for the next few months? The most important step new parents can take is …