This section has the best tips, most useful facts, and the latest science on pregnancy and parenting. Feeding, illness, emotional management, conflict resolution, communicating with your teenage children… Anything you’ve ever wondered about motherhood is here in this section.
Upon turning 2 years old, every child should start learning how to control their emotions. It’s not an easy job! If as adults, we already have a hard time as it is to properly manage what we feel, how can…
The changes that a woman’s body undergoes while nourishing the life of another human being also expose her to certain common diseases during pregnancy. These problems usually are resolved after the birth of the baby. While many women suffer from…
One of the first things that couples start to think about when they’re expecting a baby is whether it will be a boy or a girl. As it happens, there are a variety of ways to find out. In this…
Baby colic, also known as infantile colic, is the name given to a number of symptoms which appear in the first weeks of the baby’s life up until the age of about 3 or 4 months. They include long periods of…
Science is forever advancing and developing safer forms of contraception. However, there is still no 100% effective method of protection. A progestin implant is a very reliable method, but just like other forms of contraception, its effectiveness depends on how it’s…
Although very young children don’t know how to talk, they can express themselves through crying and body language. It’s vitally important that they develop their verbal abilities, however. One way to do this is to perform some exercises to promote…
Pregnancy begins from the moment in which fertile ovule is implanted in the uterus and ends at the baby’s birth. While sexual intercourse is normally a means to pregnancy, it’s not the only way to get pregnant. Below, we’ll explain what…
A Vaginal Birth after Cesarean (or VBAC) is a vaginal delivery after a C-section. It’s a valid birthing option only when there are no risks for the mother and baby. Before diving into what VBAC is, we’ll first start by defining…
“It doesn’t seem that hard.” Many couples think this when they meet a newborn baby. However, when the time comes for them to taste what life after having a child actually is like, the little changes begin to disrupt the…
The Kassing Method is a method of bottle-feeding a baby without interfering with the mother’s lactation. With this method, the chances of the baby rejecting the breast or not being able to suck hard enough are almost zero.
The list of foods you should never give a baby is typically invaluable for new parents. When your child is growing up, you naturally want to take care of them and protect them. The most complete and nutritious food you…
“My baby hit his head and I don’t know what to do!” This is more common than you may think. Childhood is the time when babies take the most risks. This is very concerning for the parents. Since we can’t control every…
The best way to teach a baby to sleep through the night is co-sleeping. It’s certainly a rather controversial idea, with as many people for it as there are against it, but more families are now practicing co-sleeping with their…
Many mothers wonder whether it’s good to offer their child a pacifier if they’re going to leave them alone for a moment. The pros and cons of pacifiers are under discussion in this article. The suckling action is developed while…
There are a lot of questions to think about, like: What’s the best color to buy for the baby’s gender? What clothes are essential for newborn babies? How many sets should I buy? For the most part, soon-to-be grandmothers usually…
Parents to be long for the day to meet their baby and hold them in their arms after 9 long months. However, the period that the baby is inside the mother’s belly is extremely important. During this time, the baby is…
Every person’s body is different, and pregnancy can involve complications, illnesses, and risks. These could be caused by substance abuse, age, and other causes. If you’re planning on having a baby, it’s important to know about illnesses during pregnancy.
When you notice your baby has a heat rash, your alarms may go off. However, it’s a mild, temporary skin condition and shouldn’t worry you too much. Another name for it is milaria, or prickly heat. It’s common in hot,…
Many people believe that having a pet is a great responsibility. This is perfectly true. Pets are extraordinary beings that must be cared for as they deserve. However, many of us have probably never considered the benefits of having a…
To learn how to prevent and relieve constipation in babies, you must first determine what their normal pattern of bowel movements is. It’s considered normal for a baby to have from one bowel movement after every meal to having one…
