Paleness In Babies

What is paleness in babies? Is your baby or toddler looking a little ghostly and it’s not even close to Halloween? Changes in skin color can sometimes signal an underlying illness or concern. What could be causing my baby to be so pale? A cold or other virus can sometimes cause your baby or toddler to look a little pale or peaked. A less common cause may be anemia, or an iron deficiency that creates a reduction in oxygen-carrying red blood cells....

October 30, 2022 · 2 min · 297 words · Beverly Brown

Why My Wife And I Chose Reciprocal Ivf To Have Our Kids

Parents are usually terrified of the day their kids ask them: Where do babies come from? But as an LGBTQ parent, there are so many different answers to this question, none of which are scary—just a little more complicated. There’s never just one simple way for same-sex couples to go about making babies. Before my wife and I had kids, we explored our options but knew we were leaning toward reciprocal IVF....

October 30, 2022 · 6 min · 1175 words · Albert Trahan

7 Surprising And Sweet Things About Being A Mom

1. Babies go to bed really early. Call me crazy, but I thought I’d never have a date night again once I had my daughter. Lo and behold, after about four months, she started sleeping through the night — and by that I mean from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.! Most nights, she’s almost in bed when my husband gets home, so we put her down with books and a song, and then we make dinner together and watch a movie — just like old times!...

October 29, 2022 · 3 min · 596 words · Marvin Valdez

A Peek Inside A Dad S Diaper Bag

As a dad, I do not relish the idea of taking my wife’s diaper bag out to the park when I am on baby patrol. Why? To me, her bag is filled with things I don’t think I’ll need when we’re away from home and secondly, it’s too big and too floral! Even though my wife has saved us plenty of times with her Mary Poppins bag of tricks, it’s not necessarily the bag I want to take with me when I’m out with the kids....

October 29, 2022 · 2 min · 381 words · Alberto Shackelford

Emma Heming Willis On Self Care Routines As A Busy Mom

Emma Heming Willis has walked the runways for the fashion greats—Chanel, Valentino, Armani—and was the face of a Dior campaign. But when she became pregnant for the first time, she found a new calling. Willis was in search of effective products with safe ingredients to rub on her growing belly and came up empty handed. So she turned to coconut oil, an old family standby, and the rest is history. We sat down with the former model to talk about the launch of her skincare company CocoBaba, finding time for self-care and her best advice for moms-to-be....

October 29, 2022 · 6 min · 1231 words · Joseph Purvis

Exercising During Pregnancy Has A Surprise Benefit To Baby S Brain

We know there are so many benefits to exercising during pregnancy — it helps with aches and pains, you’ll probably sleep better and it can even make childbirth easier. Well, here’s one more reason you’ll want to stick with it: it can give a boost your newborn’s brain development. A study out of the University of Montreal found that moderate exercise during pregnancy — just 20 minutes three times per week — was enough to improve a newborn’s brain function....

October 29, 2022 · 2 min · 347 words · Troy Glahn

Home Birth Benefits Risks And How To Prepare

Pregnancy comes with a lot of to-do’s, but perhaps one of the biggest is figuring out where you want to deliver and what you want your birth experience to be like. Intrigued by the idea of birthing at home instead of a hospital or birthing center? Keep reading for everything you need to know about home births, so you can make an informed decision that feels right for you and your family....

October 29, 2022 · 16 min · 3299 words · Dana Matthew

How To Choose A Maternity Hospital

What’s the labor and delivery experience of your dreams? Plenty of designated areas for natural childbirth? In-house lactation specialists at the ready? A place for your spouse to spend the night with you and your newborn? Whatever you’re hoping for, don’t leave it up to chance. In fact, the factors mentioned above aren’t always a given. So if you “pick” your maternity hospital by default—aka going to whichever one your ob-gyn is affiliated with—then all you can do is hope for the best....

October 29, 2022 · 12 min · 2551 words · Jeffrey Swain

Jill Gilbert

For the past six years Jill Gilbert’s job has been to convince health‐care companies to showcase their digital products at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the annual trade show that turns the Las Vegas Strip into one of the world’s largest tech‐geek meetups drawing an attendance of more than 170,000. Then in early 2014, Gilbert got pregnant, and her personal life and work life intersected as she delved into the growing field of devices, apps and services targeting the parenting audience....

October 29, 2022 · 2 min · 362 words · Paul Hunter

Q A Adopting From An Orphanage

The research on institutionalization is interesting and not necessarily consistent with the linear link between time in the institution and later problems. We’re all so different — it’s hard to generalize and say that if your child spent their first two years in an orphanage, then you can expect to see A, B, and C. Also, orphanage care differs by country, by region, and even within the orphanage itself. Truth be told, we parents differ in our temperaments and preparation, and this affects our kids as well....

October 29, 2022 · 2 min · 239 words · Daniel Batten

Q A Chromosomal Disorder Testing

Your doctor will ask you questions at your first prenatal visit or at your preconception appointment to see if you’re at risk for having a baby with a genetic disorder. The older a woman is, the higher risk she has of having a baby with genetic abnormalities, such as Down syndrome. Other risk factors include having a family member who’s a carrier or has an inherited disorder. Depending on the risk level of you and your partner, you’ll undergo certain tests like ultrasoundography (part of routine prenatal care), chorionic villus sampling, or amniocentesis....

October 29, 2022 · 1 min · 171 words · Lynn Quinn

Q A What S Causing My Baby To Choke

If baby chokes during feedings, you probably have an overactive let-down or an oversupply of milk. So congrats — too much milk is certainly better than not enough. To keep baby from choking and sputtering in the future (and to prevent other issues that can come with an oversupply, like gas or colic symptoms), you’ll need to tame your supply a little. To do this, try nursing on only one breast per feeding....

October 29, 2022 · 2 min · 261 words · Betty Koenig

Restless Legs Syndrome During Pregnancy

What is restless legs syndrome during pregnancy? Something about pregnancy can trigger restless legs syndrome (RLS), a nagging urge to move your legs that can keep you from getting a good night’s sleep and make you really uncomfortable. What are the signs of RLS during pregnancy? Discomfort or pain in your legs. It might feel as if your skin is crawling! Usually, it gets worse when you’re not moving your legs or in the evening and night....

October 29, 2022 · 3 min · 628 words · Michael Castro

Top 10 Fears Of New Moms

“I spend at least 30 sleepless minutes every night just thinking about any and everything that could go wrong: SIDS, breathing issues, choking while sleeping, somehow rolling over during sleep, etc.” —blue_belle How to feel better: Freaking out over sleeping dangers is totally normal for new moms, so don’t think you’re being paranoid. But keep in mind that Sudden Infant Death Dyndrome (SIDS) is rare—and there are ways to significantly reduce baby’s risk, including putting baby to sleep on his or her back, sharing a room with baby (but not a bed), keeping baby’s room cool, and keeping pillows, stuffed animals, bumpers and thick blankets out of the crib....

October 29, 2022 · 6 min · 1176 words · Mary Greenlee

What S An Embryo Adoption And Why Is This Couple Doing It

After more than eight years of fertility treatments, failed adoptions, disappointing news from doctors and negative pregnancy tests, Charlie and Matt DeVore have finally become parents. How? Through an embryo adoption. Now, their sweet, smiling little 13-month-old daughter CJ is a reminder that the embryo adoption process was worth every minute of it. Here’s how it works: When a couple undergoes IVF, doctors actually fertilize several eggs in the lab. Once they become embryos (which, not all of them do), the doctors only implant the healthiest two or three into the mother with the hopes that she’ll become pregnant....

October 29, 2022 · 4 min · 723 words · Charles Torrez

20 Popular Flower Baby Names To Consider For Baby Boys And Girls

When it comes to naming baby, it’s no surprise that many parents-to-be look to flowers for ideas. After all, nature is all around us and can serve as the best source of inspiration! Plus, nature, like babies, can be delicate, sweet, beautiful and resilient. There are plenty of flower baby name options out there, particularly for baby girls, including Iris, Holly, Violet and more. While there are flower baby name options for boys too, these are mostly rooted in trees that produce flowers and fruit, such as Oliver and Arlo....

October 28, 2022 · 2 min · 225 words · Bob Clark

2022 Best Of Pregnancy Reader S Favorite Postpartum Belly Wrap

And the Winner is: Belly Bandit B.F.F. Premier Post-Pregnancy Belly Wrap Reader’s Favorites are among the best-selling items featured on The Bump. Each Favorite has been vetted by our editors and is a top-purchased product as readers browse our articles. Postpartum belly wraps provide support and compression to the stomach and lower back after birth. They’re also used to reduce swelling and support c-section recovery. But not all belly wraps are created equal....

October 28, 2022 · 2 min · 357 words · Gregory Bond

How To Relieve Back Pain In Pregnancy

From start to finish, pregnancy comes with its fair share of aches, pains and general discomforts. While many of these unpleasantries are relatively easy to cope with, others can range from mildly distressing to borderline debilitating. Back pain in pregnancy is one of the more common complaints—and it can be tolerable for some and agonizing for others. If you’re dealing with back pain in pregnancy, the reassuring news is that you’re not alone....

October 28, 2022 · 10 min · 1931 words · Aaron Gonsoulin

How To Teach Toddler To Brush Teeth

As much as you’re probably ready to hand over the toothbrush to your toddler — and even if she wants to do it herself — she’s not really able to take ownership just yet. So she’ll need your help. Work together: Show her how to brush all sides of each tooth thoroughly. Some parents like to use a timer or a sand hourglass to make sure she’s brushing long enough. Use a small, soft toothbrush with a dollop of fluoride-free toothpaste, and brush inside, outside and on top of each tooth yourself....

October 28, 2022 · 2 min · 224 words · Charles Marlow

Nursing For A Friend Jessica Colletti S Controversial Breastfeeding Photo

Jessica Colletti has been pulling breastfeeding double duty for nearly a year. But she’s only making headlines for it this week. The 28-year-old from Pennsylvania is a stay-at-home mom and first-time parent to son Lucian, 16 months. During the day, she also cares for 18-month-old Mateo. She breastfeeds both boys, and shared a photo of herself nursing them during last week’s World Breastfeeding Week. While the purpose of the week is to normalize breastfeeding, plenty of commenters deemed Colletti’s cross nursing anything but normal....

October 28, 2022 · 2 min · 400 words · Rodolfo Tuggle