Tag: Maternal Health

In doctor's waiting room, mother kisses baby's hand

In doctor's waiting room, mother kisses baby's hand

Postpartum Depression: When to Seek Help

When it’s not the “baby blues,” certain symptoms following childbirth could be postpartum depression. Here’s how to tell the difference.

Preparing to Get Pregnant? 5 Things to Do

Shot of a young couple dancing together in their kitchen

Shot of a young couple dancing together in their kitchen

Preparation for a healthy pregnancy starts before conception. Here’s how to get your body ready.

Asian Chinese young father bonding time playing with his baby boy son at living room during weekend

Asian Chinese young father bonding time playing with his baby boy son at living room during weekend

New Safe Sleep Guidelines for Infants

Thousands of babies die in sleep-related circumstances annually. New sleep guidelines are meant to advise parents and caregivers on ways to keep infants safer.

Pregnancy Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

Young pregnant woman suffering from backache

Young pregnant woman suffering from backache

Women can experience physical and emotional changes during pregnancy, but some warning signs should not be ignored.

Loving biracial mom hug cute little baby child

Loving biracial mom hug cute little baby child

How to Bond with Your Baby Without Breastfeeding 

Breastfeeding is not the only way to connect and reinforce that bond with your baby.   Learn about other ways to bond with your baby.

The Truth About Breastfeeding and Weight Loss

Mother breastfeeds and plays with her newborn baby

Mother breastfeeds and plays with her newborn baby

Breastfeeding does burn a lot of calories, but expecting weight loss can set unrealistic expectations and get in the way of your relationship with your baby.

Mom breastfeeds newborn baby

Mom breastfeeds newborn baby

Breastfeeding Basics for New Moms

There are numerous benefits to breastfeeding an infant for both mom and baby. Here's what new moms should know about breastfeeding basics.

Essentials for Pumping and Storing Breastmilk

Young woman and her baby- sitting at the table with a breast pump

Young woman and her baby- sitting at the table with a breast pump

Pumping and storing breastmilk does take additional supplies and planning – but can help provide infants with many of the same benefits of direct breastfeeding.

Young woman rests as her baby safely sleeps in her bassinet next to the bed

Young woman rests as her baby safely sleeps in her bassinet next to the bed

Baby Sleep Safety: What Parents Need to Know

It's important for parents and caregivers to take steps to keep their babies as safe as possible. Here are the do's and don'ts of baby sleep safety.

Breastfeeding Benefits Beyond Just Keeping Baby Fed

Asian mother is breastfeeding Cute little Asian 14 months / 1 year old toddler baby boy child in bed

Asian mother is breastfeeding Cute little Asian 14 months / 1 year old toddler baby boy child in bed

From bonding to healthier teens, there are lots of breastfeeding benefits beyond just keeping a baby fed.