Celiac Disease Symptoms in Babies and Children...

Celiac disease is a condition that exists when a person’s body is unable to digest products containing gluten. In people who have the disease, the gluten will damage the lining of the intestine, rendering the lining ineffective at absorbing and digesting food that is consumed. Celiac disease will not present itself until gluten is introduced into a person’s diet. It can, however, lie dormant in a person’s...

The Risks of Drinking Alcohol during Pregnancy...

Most women are excited when they learn that they are pregnant, and much has been written about the need to take extra good care of your body at this time. Read on to find out more about the risks of drinking alcohol during pregnancy. A woman may choose to drink for a variety of reasons. She may need to reduce stress in her life and feels a drink can help her relax. If she’s a teenager, she may also feel peer pressure...

What Is a Lactation Consultant and How Do I Find O...

Breastfeeding, most new moms think, should come naturally. After all, that’s what breasts are for, right? But breastfeeding doesn’t always come easily for new moms, especially if they’ve never been around other moms who’ve breastfed. New moms may wonder, “What is a lactation consultant and how do I find one?” You’re in luck! Lactation consultants aren’t elusive; in fact, they...

Help Baby Communicate Through Sign Language...

One of the newest trends in parenting is baby sign language. People in the deaf community have known for years that babies could communicate through sign long before their vocal cords allow them to speak, but the trend didn’t really catch on because of the false assumption that signing led to later verbal language development. We now know that not only does signing not keep a baby from talking; it actually helps them...

Breastfeeding Moms With Jobs...

Working women all over know the joy that comes when they find out there will soon be a baby added to their family. She and her spouse have a lot of planning to do and a long time to plan. Many women decide to breastfeed their babies and wonder how being a breastfeeding mom is going to affect their job. Breastfeeding isn’t always easy no matter how natural it is. Add job stress to the fears you may already have about...

Babies Love Boxes...

Often times us parents often go overboard when buying Christmas presents for their children, especially when that child is their first. What parents find out, after their babies are old enough to sit up and play, is that babies usually love boxes more than the toys that were originally in them. Don’t become too discouraged. This happens to nearly every parent. When someone suggests that you may not want to spend so much...

Deciding to Co-sleep Or Not...

At the time of bringing the new bundle of joy home mom is usually fairly rested because she had some help from the nursing staff at the hospital to take care of her baby and herself However, after she comes home, everything changes. In the past moms would put the baby in bed with them so she can get some rest. This is also called co-sleeping. Most parents stopped doing this for various reasons, but this practice is making a...

The New Life of a New Parent...

When you discover you’re pregnant you probably have no idea just how much your life is going to change. It all starts with morning sickness, food cravings, and food aversions. Add in the extra weight, your hormones going crazy, and feeling like a beached whale. Before you know it, the little bundle of joy has arrived and you’ve fallen head over heals in love with someone brand spanking new to the world. There...