“Breathing spasms” are more often a sign of an immature nervous system that is common and normally seen in infants. These may last for an hour or so but should resolve on their own. Other causes of irregular breathing after crying may include breath-holding …
The fetal umbilical cord moves all the time, so does the fetus. And sometimes ultrasound shows it dangling between the baby’s legs. It is harmless, but moms may find this disappointing as the sonography cannot confirm the baby’s gender. Just as you look forward …
Babies are born with an intriguing need to be close to their mothers all the time to regulate their body temperatures and stress levels, to feed on demand and fine-tune the milk supply, and just to feel safe and loved next to the heartbeat …
Honestly, it would depend on you, Mommy. Let me share some things that may help you decide – it would be best to have an extra piece in case you will need it, keep in mind that pacifiers vary depending on the age of …
Marsha Lee-Marshall, a teratology educator for the Pregnancy Risk Line said, “The small amount of alcohol left in cooked foods or alcohol used in some desserts has never increased the risk for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder or caused Fetal Alcohol Syndrome” – it’s relatively …
Hey there Mama, Yes, it’s absolutely safe for you to have tooth extraction surgery if needed during pregnancy. There is no scientific proof that dental procedures and local anesthesia impact the mother’s breast milk. To make things easier, feed your baby before your procedure, …
Dear Mama, Disciplining a 1-year-old can be a little difficult and time-consuming because a child at that age is too young to understand the link between a cause and its effect. So, if you try to discipline him as you would do to a …
More often than not, stretching in newborns is harmless and normal. If there are no other strange signs and symptoms that go along with their stretching movements, there’s a very low chance of an underlying problem. Nevertheless, it’s important to rule out very rigid …
There’s no strict rule that stops you from lying on your stomach when you sleep. However, if you are lactating, your body’s pressure on your breasts may lead to plugged milk ducts, which can develop further into a breast infection. If you’re a newcomer …
Babies that are breastfed usually go through this stage when they prefer one parent over the other; most of the time, it’s mom. Besides the physical and emotional bond that they have when breastfeeding, babies also feel extra safe and comfortable with the smell …