The Benefits of Reading to Your Baby Get ready to break out your copy of Goodnight Moon! Research shows it’s never too early to start reading with your little one, so we broke down nine important benefits of books. By Linda DiProperzio and Alison Fox There’s nothing better than picking up a classic children’s book and sharing it with your baby. From The…
What to Expect: Ultrasound Costs Ultrasounds are common for most people during pregnancy, but they can be expensive. Here’s what you need to know about ultrasound costs, insurance coverage, and affordable options. By Dina Roth Port and Hiranmayi Srinivasan Of the many financial matters you need to prepare when you’re getting ready to welcome a new baby, healthcare costs are at the top…
One Doctor Is Speaking Out In Favor of Birth Plans—Here’s Why An OB-GYN office discouraged their patients from creating birth plans. Here’s why one doctor says that’s poor patient care. By Beth Ann Mayer There’s a cliché that you can’t plan labor and delivery. Things happen, even if you’ve had a healthy pregnancy. That’s true. Fetal heart rates can drop,…
Crawling May Reduce a Baby’s Risk of Asthma Before you deep-clean your carpets, inhaling some dust may actually be good for your little one. By Tina Donvito No matter how clean your house is, indoor floors, particularly carpets, are filled with biological material—the stuff that dust is made of. Now scientists have found that crawling babies kick up high levels…
The Drama (and Joy) of Choosing a Baby Name The first decision you make as a parent is one of the hardest — and everyone has an opinion. By Pamela Redmond, Nameberry The problem with naming a baby is that it’s all — or at least mostly — about you. Who you want the baby to be. Who you are,…
Covid may have actually set off a “birth dearth” and fertility experts say if anything’s been “heating” up in recent months, it’s egg freezing.
With a little planning, the right gear, and a willingness to make many lists, flying with a baby or young kids can be easier than you think. Here are our best tips for arriving in your destination with energy to spare, from seasoned parents.
By Rachael Coopes From the moment a woman finds out that they are pregnant they arrive on a new, foreign battlefield. Long before the ‘terrible twos’ and ratbag teenage years, there is a smorgasbord of emotions and challenges new and expectant mothers must face with warrior strength. Like the mythological yoga heroes that have gone before them, pregnant women need to…
They’re flawed, and they aren’t all pretty, but they’re hard won and honest.
“Though she be but little, she is fierce.” From Roxane to Frida and Emmeline, here’s some baby name inspiration.
