Dr. Karen Schwarzer, MD 
What to Do When Baby Can’t Poo When my son was a newborn, it seemed like he had a dirty diaper after every feeding. I went through 12 diapers a day and a box of wipes every few days. Then, when he was four months old, it just . . . stopped. One day went by, then … Read more about Constipation in Babies and Little Kids: What You Need to Know
Gleaning a better understanding of the mechanics of breastfeeding and the numerous benefits it offers both Mother and Baby may help keep you motivated and increase your chances of success. Breastfeeding is one of the most enjoyable and satisfying aspects of new motherhood, but mastering the art of breastfeeding takes time. The first few weeks can be … Read more about 10 Great Reasons to Breastfeed Your Baby
If you’re dreading the onset of labor, your best bet is to be prepared. Try these great tips and tricks for making labor easier. As long as your doctor says it’s OK, anything goes when it comes to making mom comfortable. The life-changing news of your pregnancy may have you bouncing off the walls with … Read more about Secrets to a Comfortable Labor and Delivery
This article explains the reasons for shifting hormone changes in women, aside from pregnancy. A woman’s hormones would do just fine if all they had to do were worry about themselves. They would just go on their jolly cyclic way, rising and falling, taking the menstrual cycle on the reproduction-readiness merry-go-round until pregnancy would occur. … Read more about Hormones: Early to Bed and Early to Rise
Q:What’s the difference between fraternal and identical twins? And can you tell whether twins are fraternal or identical before they are born? A:Fraternal twins come from the fertilization of two different eggs, whether it happens in the lab, as with in vitro fertilization, or spontaneously during a double ovulation (1 in 80-90 pregnancies).Because of the … Read more about Differences Between Fraternal and Identical Twins
We all know that drinking water helps keep you healthy. It’s even more important to get plenty of H2O when you’re pregnant. I knew I should have been drinking more water, but I didn’t want to slow down my family with frequent bathroom breaks. After all, I was finally over the nausea of my first trimester and enjoying the … Read more about Water and Pregnancy: How Much to Drink (and Why!)
Using your cell phone during pregnancy may set your baby up for hyperactivity and attention problems later in life. The Scoop Sure, it’s a more convenient way to communicate. But could using a cell phone during pregnancy increase the likelihood you will have a misbehaved child? That’s what researchers from UCLA think after their study of over … Read more about Cell Phone Use During Pregnancy Connected to Behavior Problems in Kids
Dr.William Sears, the well-known father of attachment parenting, explains “the 7 baby B’s” and how to follow the principles behind attachment parenting style. Attachment parenting is a style of caring for your infant that brings out the best in the baby and the best in the parents. 1. Bonding The way baby and parents get … Read more about What is Attachment Parenting? The seven baby B’s, explained
Noisy toys, appliances, occupational noise,…etc. fill the world around us. A parent questions the apparent indifference to noise she senses in the people around her, and explores how babies perceive sounds, and the effects of noise on children and their health. The other day, my kids were having fun with their buddies, playing a board … Read more about Turn It Down! The Effects of Noise on Your Child
Q:I asked the doctor if I could give my baby water and he told me to give them breast milk or formula in the place of water. Is something wrong with giving my child water at three months? I’m having a hard time trying to follow the doctor’s advice. It seems counterintuitive to think of … Read more about Should Babies Drink Water?