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Understanding Newborn Feeding Schedules
When you first delivery a baby, and for the weeks afterwards, it is often difficult to know how often to feed your baby. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that you breastfeed exclusively for at least the...
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Why Is My Baby Colicky?
Colic is present in about 20-25% of babies during the first three months of their lives. It is defined as sustained crying that has no known cause or cure. There are a number of...
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Colic and Breastfeeding
Any woman who has dealt with a baby with colic will tell you that she'll try virtually anything to get the colic to stop. Approximately 20% of all babies exhibit colic in the first few weeks...
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Meeting Your Newborn
For 9 months, or even longer, you have imagined the day that you would hold your baby in your arms. You have probably seen him or her with an ultra sound and certainly have...
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Adjusting a Pet to a Baby
While there are many adjustments to make with the arrival of a new baby, there is one that is often overlooked. If you've had a pet in the house for awhile, the new baby's...
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Siblings And The New Baby
Bringing a newborn home is always an exciting event. It becomes even more exciting - and potentially more complicated - when you bring a newborn home to older brothers and sisters. It's very important...
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Second Time Around
***Anecdotes and advice from a Supermom of 12 children
My second daughter was every bit as colicky as her older sister had been, though I'm thankful that she stopped crying at three months. Much better than the...
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Welcome Home
***Anecdotes and advice from a Supermom of 12 children
During the short ride home from the hospital, I wondered how my child would react to her new sister. I felt almost regretful as we pulled into...