Black babies in the United States are facing an uphill battle. We already know by reports that we've shared that Black women are more likely to die in childbirth and any other ... Read More
Baby's Health Center
Have You Tried Vaseline For Your Child’s Summer Eczema?
Eczema is one of the leading skin ailments in the US. That’s evident by the $3.8 billion per year that’s spent on treatments and medications. A large percentage of infants ... Read More
*UPDATE*: Dad Raises Quadruplets After Wife Dies During Childbirth
Since March 2015, almost 13,000 people have donated to single dad Carlos Morales' GoFundMe page, and even more have been captivated by his story – including celebrities. Carlos ... Read More
Gestational Diabetes & Postpartum Depression: More Than The Baby Blues
There is evidence that mothers diagnosed with gestational diabetes have an elevated risk of developing postpartum depression symptoms. Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes ... Read More
6 Natural Ways To Increase Your Breast Milk Production
The time has come to feed your little one and you want to start off on the right foot! They say “breast is best”, but this natural nectar may not come as easy to some. The good ... Read More
SIDS Awareness: 5 Things You Can Do To Protect Your Child
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is a very serious issue that new parents must learn about. SIDS is one of the top 3 leading causes of death in infants and according to the CDC ... Read More
Money Matters: 6 Ways To Budget For Baby
Your baby’s coming and it’s getting down to the wire! Do you have all your coins aligned? Try not to stress too much because we don’t want the baby making a surprise appearance. ... Read More
10 Signs You May Have A Yeast Infection
Let’s be real. Yeast infections are not fun. They’re uncomfortable, aggravating, excruciating, and most of us women have had one at some point in our lives. As we get older we ... Read More
4 Safety Tips For Your Newborn
For new moms and dads, bringing home a newborn baby is surely an exciting time! It's also a time that comes with a few preliminary cautions. Make steps to ease your worries by ... Read More
Plant-Based And Pregnant? How To Address Deficiencies
Being plant-based and pregnant is definitely possible. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, being plant-based and pregnant is "healthful and nutritionally ... Read More
5 Breastfeeding Hacks For New Moms
I'm no breastfeeding expert, but between my two children, I've logged quite a bit of experience so far. I nursed my first-born for 14 months and I am currently 7 months (and going ... Read More
Racial Disparities In Breastfeeding & The Health Benefits For Mom & Baby
African-American mothers breastfeed at lower rates than other groups of women for a myriad of reasons, and August, being Breastfeeding Awareness Month, is a good time to call ... Read More
10 Healthy Homemade Baby Food Recipes
This one's for all the parents out there! The best nourishment for babies comes straight from their mother's milk, but as our little ones grow, it's important for us to give them ... Read More
6 Ways To Prep Your Body & Home For Breastfeeding
Welcome to motherhood! By now you may have realized that there is much to consider and even more to learn as a new mother, specifically when it comes to breastfeeding. Us new moms ... Read More