Filling Out a Baby Registry October 22, 2019October 22, 2019Author Putting together a baby registry can either feel like a chore or like a fun project. Babies and weddings are about the only [...]
Should We Really Worry About Shaken Babies? October 22, 2019October 22, 2019Author Yes. Before we had our first kid, I didn’t really understand what all of the fuss over shaken baby syndrome was. Okay okay, [...]
Classes for Expectant Parents October 22, 2019October 22, 2019Author Once your partner gets pregnant, you learn that there are all sorts of classes out there for parents-to-be. There are the “traditional” classes [...]
The Wonders of Swaddling Babies October 22, 2019October 22, 2019Author I’m always skeptical of anyone saying that they have “one cool trick to” do whatever. But if you can figure out how to [...]
Skin to Skin Contact October 21, 2019October 21, 2019Author A lot of healthcare professionals have written about the benefits of skin-to-skin contact with newborns, with a big focus on the benefits of [...]
Dr. Book: Authoritative Medical Advice for Parents October 21, 2019October 21, 2019Author Not long after taking your newborn home, you’re going to have some sort of medical question. Should she be pooping this much? Is [...]
The Birth Plan Trap October 21, 2019October 21, 2019Author By the halfway point in your partner’s pregnancy, someone has probably talked to one or both of you about putting together a “Birth [...]
Packing the Hospital Bag October 21, 2019October 21, 2019Author Do a little digging, and you’ll find all sorts of advice about what to include in your hospital bag. Most of the guides [...]
Newborns are Kinda Lame October 21, 2019October 21, 2019Author One thing you may not hear from any childbirth class or your friends fawning over their babies on facebook is that newborns are [...]
Figuring Out Paternity Leave October 21, 2019October 21, 2019Author What paternity leave looks like will depend on where you are in the world and what sort of employer you work for. You [...]