Over the past decades the world has made great strides to encourage women to breastfeed, based on the assumption that it grants big benefits to babies and moms. But newer and bigger studies-of-studies have cast doubt on some of breastfeeding’s biggest assumed benefits. Is it still “best”? … [Read more…]
Help, I Can’t Stop Thinking About SIDS!
My daughter is 4 1/2 months old and every time I put her down I worry about her dying of SIDS– I can’t stop worrying and checking on her constantly. She also rolls over in her sleep and I’m afraid of waking her up if I roll her back. Should I get a SIDS monitor? Can you tell me anything to put my … [Read more…]
12 Tips for Safer Baby Sleep
Ban the fluff. Plushy crib bumpers, pillows, quilts and stuffed animals can also create dangerous carbon dioxide pockets and suffocation hazards, so keep them out of baby’s sleep area. Dress the baby in a sleep sack, pajamas or a swaddled blanket to stay warm in the crib. Do use a fan in the room … [Read more…]
Smoking and Breastfeeding – How Bad Is It?
hi i’am shanita and I am new to this site and this is my first pregnancy i was wondering if you smoke while pregnant is it still possible to breast feed when the baby comes or will that affect the baby’s health?” Yes, and yes. If you smoked during your pregnancy you can still breastfeed. Of course … [Read more…]