We all know that when we become pregnant, we have to limit ourselves in some regards. We shouldn’t lift very heavy objects or drive a vehicle if we become too uncomfortable, and we must make sure to avoid certain foods, like shellfish, soft cheeses, and alcohol. Many types of medicines, including ones we may not […]
Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, or HIE, is a serious problem at birth. In fact, it is one of the scariest injuries that happens to full-term infants. A staggering 40-60% of infants with HIE die before they turn 2 years old or they become severely disabled. Shockingly, there are fewer babies who survive from HIE than there […]
It can be a challenge getting a newborn to feed. Perhaps you don’t have enough breast milk or a blocked milk duct, or baby isn’t latching on properly. Sore and cracked nipples also are real — real painful. When you finally get baby to breastfeed, it can feel miraculous. That special bond between just the […]