Grandparents play a key part in breastfeeding success. Here’s how grandparents support breastfeeding and make life easier for new moms and babies.

Dads play an important part in successful breastfeeding. Here’s how fathers can support moms and babies—backed by trusted health organizations.

Breastfeeding offers proven benefits—from fewer infections to better brain development. Here’s what science and leading health organizations say.

Breastfeeding and pumping increase your body’s need for fluids. Here’s how much water nursing moms really need—and simple tips to stay hydrated and keep milk flowing.

Breastfeeding and pumping burn hundreds of calories every day. Here’s exactly how many extra calories nursing moms need—and the best nutrient-rich foods to keep energy up and milk flowing.

Keep your baby safe by cleaning and sterilizing all bottles and feeding gear. Follow these simple steps to wash, sterilize, and store baby bottles and nipples.

Many problems that mothers experience during breastfeeding can be avoided by ensuring that mother and infant are correctly positioned for...

Understand the importance of colostrum and how this first milk protects your newborn’s health, boosts immunity, and supports early growth.

Create a safe, functional, and cozy nursery with our complete nursery checklist, from sleep essentials to smart storage and baby-proofing tips.

During pregnancy, the normal hair growth cycle lasts longer and results in a “postpartum hair loss”. The excessive shedding that you experience is also called “postpartum telogen effluvium". 90% of women are suffering from some form of postpartum hair loss and it is a normal phase of your afterbirth recovery.

Besides the nutritional benefits of breastfeeding both for your and your baby, there is evidence that suggests its positive effects on postpartum weight loss. While breastfeeding, your body needs more calories and your diet is very important to supply your baby the necessary amount of milk. You should be consuming vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains and protein and fiber rich food on a regular basis. Additionally, you need to keep your body hydrated since breastfee

Your baby’s microbiome is like a tiny universe of bacteria, viruses, and fungi working together to support health and development. From childbirth to breastfeeding and solid foods, every step shapes this bustling microbial city. Learn how nutrition, careful antibiotic use, and pediatric guidance can nurture your baby’s gut superheroes for a healthy start in life.

Postpartum anxiety (PPA) is more intense and persistent compared to new parent worry, and often the worry is not based on a real problem or threat. Postpartum Anxiety differs from Postpartum depression (PPD) because PPD includes being constantly sad accompanied by a loss of interest. Baby blues on the other hand is less severe than PPD and only lasts a few days.

As a new parent, it might be difficult to see the cup half full. Juggling through home/work related tasks and trying to keep in track are certainly challenging. The person in the mirror may seem disorganized and falling behind, but those tired eyes are yet to reveal the truth…

Hearing plays a major role in children’s cognitive development, language acquisition, communication skills and learning. Babies start hearing in the womb; first they distinguish the low frequency sounds, such as mother’s heartbeat, or the air floating in mom’s lungs. Later on during pregnancy, they start recognizing mother’s voice and even respond to it. Their ears are fully developed at 35 weeks, and they can hear pretty well at birth, especially high-pitched sounds. Talking