Mastitis is a painful breast infection that results from a blocked duct. It usually happens in breastfeeding women, especially during the first 3 months of nursing. Women who have had mastitis before and those with weakened immune systems are also more prone to getting it. In rare cases, mastitis occurs in women who have not recently
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Natural Remedies For Diaper Rash
Along with the joys strangely scented baby poo, new parents may notice something else when changing their baby’s diaper. If you didn’t know, diaper rash is a common source of frustration for parents and babies. The bright red breakout on the skin of baby’s bottom, thighs and genital area cause baby pain and discomfort and sends
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Best Tips For Increasing Milk Supply
Breast milk is the perfect food for babies, but sometimes nature’s ideal plan and reality don’t seem to cooperate. Insufficient milk supply can be an issue for moms and babies directly after birth. It can also be a concern for breastfeeding moms as baby gets older, mom starts back to work, baby is starting solids, and
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Natural Remedies For Thrush In Babies And Nursing Moms
In addition to all the other things that may make your baby fussy, there’s trush. Thrush (Candida albicans) is a condition that often affects infants and nursing moms. It’s caused by an overgrowth of yeast in the baby’s mouth that results in the tell-tale white patches on the inside of the mouth, on the tongue and lips. Baby
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Your Baby’s First Foods – Understanding the Basics
Baby’s First Foods Guidelines: Unless advised by a knowledgeable practitioner that you trust, avoid solids until 5-6 months. Start with egg yolk, mashed banana or avocado, not rice cereal! Avoid jarred baby foods; homemade is easy and healthier No raw honey, strawberries, egg whites, grains or other potential allergens until 12 months If mom or dad
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Natural Remedies For Colic And Reflux
“It’s just colic.” Anyone who’s uttered these words clearly has not experienced the exquisite wails of a baby who seems inconsolable for days on end. Usually from a medical perspective, there’s nothing going on other than a screaming baby that may or may not have an upset tummy and doesn’t want to be put down. The
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Baby Poo Guide: What’s In Your Baby’s Diaper
Among new parents, baby poo is a hot topic. Though you may speed through diaper changes with eyes and nose averted, even working at top speed, it’s hard not to notice how much baby poo varies with each diaper you change. Babies’ developing digestive systems are very sensitive. This means that any changes to your baby’s diet
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Attachment Parenting: The Basics
Apparently I have a lot to say about attachment parenting. Be sure to read: Co-Sleeping vs. Baby Sleep Training: The Great Debate, Why I Ditched Attachment Parenting, and Baby Sleep Training: Transform Your Fears. The very phrase “attachment parenting”reminds me of being nine months pregnant, perplexed, and pouring over my thick, purple-and-white Dr. Sears book. I was trying to
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