Cord blood banking started in the 1900s but the procedure and uses were still being developed at that time. We were still struggling to find a way to freeze blood without ruining it. There were a lot of things that weren’t perfected and every medical aspect needs perfection to be successful. When the general public […]
The idea of exercise can be a daunting one, especially for new moms. Being a full-time mom is demanding work and babies can make it even more so, but that doesn’t mean that exercise has to be completely out of the question. In fact, if approached in the right way, mothers can bond with their […]
There’s no exact time when your baby should begin solid foods. Every baby is different. But moms and dads can look for certain signs (developmental cues) that will help you know that your baby is ready. In the first 4 months of life, babies only need breastmilk (if they are breastfed) or formula (if they […]
Colic (also known as infantile colic) is a condition in which an otherwise healthy baby cries or displays symptoms of distress (cramping, moaning, etc) frequently and for extended periods, without any discernible reason. The condition typically appears within the first month of life and often disappears rather suddenly, before the baby is three to four […]