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Parent juggling act
Mommy World Parent juggling actFor the past two weeks, I had to perfect my juggling skills. My parents, who care for my son every day while my husband and I are at work, were on a well-deserved...
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Hospitals taking big steps to be more ‘Baby Friendly’
Baby StepsHospitals taking big steps to be more ‘Baby Friendly’Hospitals are safe, comfortable and healing places for babies in their fragile first days of life. That’s why hospitals say the ‘Baby...
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Benefits of breastfeeding
Benefits of breastfeedingDr. Andrea Kane, pediatrician with Advocate Medical Group, discusses the benefits of breastfeeding for both baby and mom. The post Benefits of breastfeeding appeared first on...
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What a ‘new baby smell’ does for moms
Scent of a baby What a ‘new baby smell’ does for momsThe “new baby smell” that new moms know all too well may serve a biological purpose that transcends “cuteness.” Researchers recently discovered...
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How mommies’ weight influences kids
Sharing PoundsHow mommies’ weight influences kidsReasonable pregnancy weight gain is natural and beneficial for your baby’s growth and development. However, researchers have found that too much weight...
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Are moms starting infants too early on solid foods?
Liquid nutritionAre moms starting infants too early on solid foods?The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend breast milk alone to be sufficient for infants in the first six months...
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Are first-time moms more likely to immunize their kids?
Disease preventionAre first-time moms more likely to immunize their kids?First-time mothers are more likely to follow the recommended childhood immunization schedule because they have positive beliefs...
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Breastfeeding preemies beneficial for their heart health as adults
Got MilkBreastfeeding preemies beneficial for their heart health as adultsBreastfeeding premature infants may help improve their heart health later in life, a new study found. The results were based...
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Like mother, like daughter
Like mother, like daughterFor as long as she can remember, nursing has loomed large in Lauren Smith’s life. Both of her parents are nurses, so it was fitting that she set her sights on nursing school...
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5 benefits of kangaroo care
5 benefits of kangaroo careThe way your baby is welcomed into the world is important, and evidence shows that Kangaroo Care, or immediate skin-to-skin contact between mothers and newborns after birth,...
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