One U.S. study estimates that 20% of women are now giving birth after the age of 35. But what are the risks and the facts about getting pregnant at a later age? Here are some things about late age pregnancy. … [Read more...] about Having a baby after 35: what you need to know
Pregnancy & Baby
Tips for introducing new food to your baby
When is your child ready to eat pasta sauce, Cheerios, or have his first bite of chocolate? While it's great to introduce your child to different kinds of flavors, we should be careful about what and when we give him certain types of foods. Here are some tips. … [Read more...] about Tips for introducing new food to your baby
How to adjust baby’s nap routines during the holidays
Babies need a consistent sleep routine, but the holiday celebrations will interrupt and disrupt everyone's schedule. Here are some ways to help your baby cope with the necessary changes, and deal with stressful situations like unfamiliar surroundings or even jet lag. … [Read more...] about How to adjust baby’s nap routines during the holidays
How to help your toddler adjust to your pregnancy
It can be very difficult for a toddler or preschooler to deal with the arrival of a new sibling. What we interpret as jealousy is sometimes fear of the unknown, anxiety by a disruption in schedule and family structure, and a whole lot of mixed emotions (excitement and territorialism) that turns his wee head into a spin. Here's how to help him. … [Read more...] about How to help your toddler adjust to your pregnancy
TIps for breastfeeding twins
Congratulations on your twin babies and your decision to breastfeed them. The good news is that there are many women who have triumphanty breastfed both their twins—in fact, a few of them manage to do it for more than two years! Here are some tried and tested tips for breastfeeding twins. … [Read more...] about TIps for breastfeeding twins