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Navigating Common Breastfeeding Concerns During the Uncertainty of a Pandemic
Breastfeeding can be complicated and difficult enough during “normal” times. However, new mothers’ concerns become magnified during a pandemic when in-person resources, like local breastfeeding classes, are not as available. As a certified lactation consultant, I’m here to help by sharing answers to the most common breastfeeding questions and concerns I receive from clients and…
Long-Term Risk of Fertility Drugs
If you have been trying to get pregnant for at least a year and havent been able to, you could be infertile. The good news is that medical advances mean that fertility drugs may help you to become pregnant. Before you decide on going that route, you should know what the long-term risks of fertility drugs are.
What Are Common Signs of Pregnancy?
The impact of pregnancy on a woman’s body is often major, leading to a host of noticeable signs and symptoms that may be the first indications of a bun in the oven. If you think you might already be pregnant, be on the look-out for common signs and symptoms. If you are exhibiting one or more of these tell-tale pregnancy indications, your family might just be about to gain a new member.
5 Common Myths About Breastfeeding
The following is a guest post by Jennifer Buchanan, RN Remedies blogger and nurse care manager in the Institute for Maternal-Fetal Health at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
Common Baby Skin Problems
A baby’s skin is usually silky soft — but it may also be bumpy, red, splotchy, or pimply. Babies, especially newborns, suffer from a number of common skin problems. While such conditions may be worrisome to new parents, most infant skin problems are temporary and won’t harm your baby, according to WebMD. In fact, most skin conditions, especially rashes, simply disappear with time.