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December is the busiest month for gift giving… Toys play a vital role in helping children learn, grow, and explore the world around them. While most toys are safe, some…

As the holiday season draws near… it’s a perfect time to recognize and show gratitude for those who enrich our lives. In this spirit, we’re thrilled to celebrate National Parents…

Remembering Our Babies… As we start off the month of October, it is only necessary to recognize our mothers with angel babies. These women have faced the heart-wrenching experience of…

Maternal Nutrition… Calcium is crucial for the development of the baby’s bones and teeth, as well as for the proper functioning of the mother’s cardiovascular system. To meet the increased…

Focusing on Infant Nutrition… Breastfeeding provides unparalleled nutritional benefits for infants, offering a unique blend of proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals that are perfectly suited to a baby’s developmental needs.…

Blocking our Babies… Crib bumpers, often marketed as a means to protect infants from bumps and bruises, have increasingly come under scrutiny for their potential dangers. One of the primary…

Just a Thought… The early stages of a father’s bonding with his baby before birth are a unique and transformative experience that begins long before the baby’s arrival. This period…

Normalizing Mom Burnout Motherhood – a word that resonates deeply with mothers as they reflect on their unique experiences. While the journey varies for each woman, the challenges of nurturing…

Protect Your Parts! Anyone sexually active is at risk for getting an STD, but the chances can increase based on the addition of sexual partners and unprotected sex. STDs affect…

Filled with a rush of emotions, bringing a baby into this world is a joy. In the moment of post-birth, mothers are in awe of this life-changing experience, but this…

Reducing Infant Mortality: One Baby at A Time Infant Mortality is the sudden death of a baby that takes place before their first birthday. Although infant mortality is common in…

New Year, New Lifestyle: Caring for a Newborn Whether by choice or by circumstance, the decision to raise a child requires a willingness to adapt to an entirely new way…

The Flu & Pregnancy Did you know that you can get the flu year-round, but you are more likely to catch it between December and February? Influenza, also called the…

How to Prepare Your Health History for Your OB Visit Thanksgiving Day is not only a time to come together with friends and family to enjoy a delicious homemade meal.…

October is National Infant and Pregnancy Loss Awareness Month. But while a family’s grieving never ends within a month, it is important to recognize this time as an opportunity to…

September 10-16 is National Folic Acid Awareness Week. Each year, this observation brings much-needed attention to a prenatal vitamin that supports the healthy development of babies. Often, you hear all…

According to health experts, breastfeeding is the healthiest option for both mom and baby. From reducing your baby’s risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) ─ to lowering mom’s risk…

With school out, cookouts, baseball, ice cream, swimming, and warm weather to enjoy… It is officially summertime! For many families, long summer days give parents more time to reconnect and…

This year Father’s Day is on Sunday, June 18. On Father’s Day, we honor the contributions our fathers, grandfathers, and father figures have made in our lives. This is because…

This Month is Maternal Mental Health (MMH) Month! Each year, we use this month to raise awareness about the emotional well-being of mothers during pregnancy and after giving birth. Read…

This month is National Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Awareness Month. Each year we observe this holiday to raise awareness about STDs and the importance of STD testing and treatment. STDs…

March is National Nutrition Month, and we celebrate this holiday to encourage healthy eating! It’s no secret that the food we eat fuels our daily activities — but that is…

Did you know that health issues during pregnancy — even if they disappear after delivery — can signal trouble for your heart?  February is American Heart Month. Each year, we…

Nearly, 1 in every 33 babies is born with a birth defect each year in the United States. For this reason, January is National Birth Defects Awareness Month. A birth…

‘Tis the season for holiday cheer, but also holiday safety! Because the month of December is the most popular month for gift-giving, it is important to keep safety in mind…

Every November, we recognize National Prematurity Awareness Month to raise awareness about the nearly 400,000 premature babies born in the U.S. each year. We also observe this month to find…

Every October, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) & National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month is observed to bring attention to this unfortunate problem. Losing a child during pregnancy or…

Did you know almost 3.66 million babies were born in the United States last year? Thankfully, all were required to receive screening tests before leaving the hospital. These tests were…

All the nutrition a baby needs to grow up healthy is in a mother’s breast milk. As a new mother, you are often given all sorts of advice from every…

Every year in July, Bereaved Parents Awareness Month is observed worldwide. This observance is dedicated to raising awareness about the grief parents experience after the unfortunate loss of a child…

Did you know that for approximately 40% of couples who are having trouble conceiving a child, the problem is found in the male partner?…No?  Well, that may be because infertility…

It is estimated that more than half of people suffering from mental illness do not get help for their conditions. This is because of the shame and bias connected with…