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First, let’s just point out that green poop isn’t a cause for concern as long as your baby is content, eating well, growing well, and there isn’t blood in her stool. Still, you’re right that any poop changes do happen for a reason. (You might not always find the reason, but there has to be one.) Green, frothy stools can be a result of baby receiving more foremilk than hindmilk. (The first milk that comes out of your breast is lower in fat and higher in lactose than the milk at the end....

Whenever a mom feels nipple pain, it’s always a good idea to have a lactationconsultant or knowledgeable healthcare provider check your positioning andlatch-on technique while the baby is at the breast. Once a proper latch isassured, the most likely cause of this burning feeling on the nipple or breastis thrush. This burning, shooting feeling usually occurs toward the end orimmediately following the feeding. Many moms experience this feeling in thebreast even when they’re not breastfeeding at the time....

If, during labor, your baby’s heart rate dips down below a certain level, your doctor might decide you should have an amnioinfusion. In this procedure, sterile saline is delivered into the amniotic cavity through a plastic tube. The idea is that baby’s low heart rate could mean that there’s extra pressure or tension on the umbilical cord, and the extra fluid helps provide a cushion to ease the tension. If the procedure goes as planned, the amnioinfusion could eliminate the need for an emergency c-section, so baby can have a vaginal birth and stay healthy — afterward, you’ll likely recover normally....

You’ve probably heard about parents choosing not to vaccinate. But exactly how many people are opting for shots? According to the recently-published 2013 National Immunization Survey by the Center for Disease Control, vaccine coverage was at 90 percent last year. Basically, everyone is getting baby vaccinated with the routinely-recommended childhood immunizations: measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), poliovirus, hepatitis B and varicella. Others are on the rise too: rotavirus vaccine rates are up from 69 to 73 percent, and hepatitis A and B increased as well....

You know her, you love her, and you love her advice for dealing with the challenges of being a working and pumping mom. And now, Jessica Shortall, author of Work. Pump. Repeat.: The New Mom’s Survival Guide to Breastfeeding and Going Back to Work, is going to make you laugh. Sick of idyllic stock photos of moms happily working with babies in their laps and discreetly pumping on the job, our resident blogger took on a new project: mocking those photos....

What is toxoplasmosis during pregnancy? Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii — which is one of the world’s most common parasites. If you get it, you can pass it along to your baby, and it can cause serious complications like vision and learning problems. What are the signs of toxoplasmosis? You may experience body aches, swollen lymph nodes, headaches, fever, fatigue and sore throat. Since these are similar to symptoms of the flu, you should check with your doctor so he can properly diagnose you....

Bromocriptine is technically a dopamine agonist. Dopamine is an important neurotransmitter in the brain that secretes hormones. There’s a certain portion of infertility patients — less than 5 percent — that aren’t having regular periods because their prolactin (a hormone) level is high. High prolactin levels prevent the ovaries from working properly, making a woman’s ovulation irregular. The idea is to lower the prolactin level so that the ovary can work normally and the woman can more easily get pregnant....

If you’re expecting baby’s arrival soon, or if you just recently gave birth, you may be wondering, “When does breast milk come in?” What you may not know is that our bodies like to be prepared for baby well before their arrival. Women start producing baby’s first food midway through pregnancy and continue on to make different types of breast milk over the course of those first couple weeks postpartum. Keep reading to learn about the types of breast milk a mother makes and how long it takes for milk to come in, plus what to do if your breast milk is delayed....

I am like most of you: a mom trying to juggle a full-time job, motherhood, marriage, some semblance of a personal life, friendships and, of course, my sanity. I have a 6-year-old son, “Buddy,” and a 20-month-old daughter, “Mimi.” When people ask me how old my children are, I usually get the same reaction: “Wow, that’s a big age difference!” or “Hmm, they’re not very close in age, are they?” or – my personal favorite – “You sure did wait awhile!...

Breastfeeding may be natural, but it’s not always easy. The truth is, there are several things that can pop up along your nursing journey, throwing up roadblocks on what might already be a pretty bumpy road. What is easy? Getting great advice from the experts that know breasts and babies best. We asked them for their best tips for how to handle the most common breastfeeding problems new moms face. Here’s what they said....

It used to be that celebrities were the only ones whose parenting fails go wide, for all the world to see. But now anyone can be in the spotlight for their transgressions. Forget to leave Tooth Fairy money for your kid, and it’s no longer your little secret—and parents don’t seem to mind one bit. After all, to err is human; to forgive yourself (and make people LOL), divine—especially if everyone comes out of it just fine....

Autoimmune issues are the underlying cause of more than 100 serious illnesses, from lupus to multiple sclerosis. An autoimmune problem occurs when your body’s immune system gets confused and starts to attack its own tissues and organs. Autoimmune diseases strike women three times more often than men, with roughly 30 million American women currently living with an autoimmune problem. An autoimmune issue can affect a variety of systems, from digestive to nervous to endocrine, as well as your skin, eyes, blood and more....

If you’ve decided to formula feed baby, you’re hardly alone: While the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) still says breast is best (exclusively for at least the first six months), nearly half of American babies are formula fed, and some 42 percent of breastfed babies are supplemented with formula. There are plenty of reasons why parents need or choose to use formula, which experts say is a perfectly healthy alternative to breast milk....

Unfortunately, there’s no surefire way to make baby shift. If there were, we would rarely see breech babies. Still, there are a couple of things you can try. (These aren’t necessarily proven effective, but they aren’t total hogwash either — both methods have seemed to turn a number of fetuses in scientific studies.) Knee-chest position Get on your hands and knees (in a crawling position) on the bed, and lay your head, shoulders, and chest flat on the mattress....

To be fair, my dressing distress isn’t limited to my daughter. I can’t dress myself worth a damn either. To start, I’m color blind. Add to that I have zero fashion sense and the fact that I hate shopping for clothes and you’ve got a good idea of what I’m up against (or my wife is up against) when it comes to my daily battle with the shirts and pants hanging in my closet....

It’s possible — after all, laughter can also be contagious, for babies and adults. Or it could just be that one baby is annoyed that his sibling is keeping him up or disturbing his peace. It can help to put together a support team of friends and family to deal with crying babies and the like, especially when you’re feeling sleep deprived and stressed out. You may also want to establish a distress code to signal your partner or another caregiver when you’re at your breaking point and need to step away from all the crying....

Try nursing in a dim, quiet place to minimize distractions and keep baby calm. If you’re still having trouble, you’ll either need to get creative or wait until your child is a little more chilled to begin a nursing session. Many moms find that their older babies or toddlers have a rogue hand that waves around, pinching, grabbing, pulling, and poking whatever is in reach. It might help to occupy that hand in one way or another....

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is back and boasts a host of deals on great baby items and brands you don’t want to miss, including Maxi-Cosi, Stokke, Nuna and so many more. Like last year, this year’s sale will be staggered into tiers starting on July 6 and ending on July 31, and members will be able to shop according to their Nordstrom status. Here’s a full breakdown of of the dates the Nordstrom anniversary sale is available to shop:...

The mom in this photo was terrified of having a c-section. But after a complicated labor, she needed to have one anyway. This is her way of commemorating her triumph. The photo is also a feat for photographer Helen Aller of Helen Carmina Photography. “My images usually get seen by 100 people at most, so I never thought it would reach anywhere near what it has done,” Aller wrote on Facebook, where she uploaded the photo on August 11....

See the picture above of the positively radiant, super cute, and healthy pregnant gal? Yah, that’s not me. I was not a perky pregnant person. I was known as the “swollen one” in my Lamaze class. The acid that percolated in my throat was only just a little more comfortable than the heart palpitations beating their off tempo beat or the constant queasy tummy (which forced me to eat nonstop resulting in a 65 lb weight gain)....