(This article was written pre-covid) however it is still very useful. Please make sure you you wear a mask at all times and place a mask...

The American Academy of Pediatrics no longer recommends circumcision, and aside from religious reasons there are no absolute reasons to...

There is only one thing to remember during the very first moments of meeting your baby, well maybe five… your five senses. Engage them to...

It's a good idea to start searching for a pediatrician in the final months of pregnancy and both parents should be present at the...

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What you need to know because your care provider won't tell you ... If there was one ritual I'd like to see banned before 40 weeks, it's...

Good Intentions, Bad Science, Worse Policy Hepatitis B is a viral disease associated with risky lifestyle choices such as intravenous...

Recovery from a cesarean looks very different for each individual, so don't listen to anyone except your own body. Some people don't feel...

Client’s often ask me when is best to start their baby on solids, and, which ones? Best is to observe your baby’s interest and his...

Minor skin conditions can appear the first weeks after birth, but they usually go away on their own. Keep in mind that your baby retains...

Are you one of those people who cannot live without your latte or diet coke or don’t feel like yourself before two espressos in the...

Check list for the newborn: When your baby is talking up a storm (you know…what you refer to as crying) here’s a good check list for...

​As your postpartum doula I will be there to nurture both mother and baby, offering practical assistance as well as emotional support,...

When to start 30-32 Weeks: Your doctor or midwife may not be too alarmed, since there is still ample room in your uterus for the baby to...

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Your baby is fussy, sleeping poorly and desperately putting his hands in his mouth. How can you relieve your infant’s teething pain? Babies

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Baby blues, and postpartum depression are often caused by hormonal changes and by some deep wounds that surface during this delicate time.