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.
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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 [...]
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.
Essentials of a healthy pregnancy
We all want a healthy baby and a stress-free pregnancy. Luckily there are some things that are in our control. While there are no guarantees that a pregnancy will go out 100% well, a few lifestyle changes can increase our odds of delivering the baby to term.
How acupuncture can help improve fertility
When my husband and i discovered we had some fertility issues, several people suggested that we tried acupuncture. I was wary. The thought of long needles not only filled me with dread, but my brain struggled to comprehend how they could help me get pregnant. It just didn’t make sense. But there does seem to [...]
How to prepare your child for the new baby
Toddlers have a hard time dealing with abrupt change, even if it’s something as mundane as a new kind of food. No wonder a new baby in the family can turn their world upside down! “Sometimes, what we interpret as sibling jealousy is really just being overwhelmed. Mommy and daddy are behaving differently, routines have [...]
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Common concerns about exercising during pregnancy
First, the most important fact: always talk to your doctor before going through any exercise or fitness regimen during pregnancy. Every woman and every pregnancy is different. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be informed, so you can ask the right questions, or dismiss some of the fears that continue to haunt you even when [...]
How dads can help during pregnancy
Many dads feel a little bit helpless while waiting for the baby to be born. We don’t have a uterus—so what exactly can we do to help our partners? A lot, actually. Our partner need us now, more than ever. Here are some tips on how to give emotional support, plus little gestures that make [...]
Should you get prenatal testing?
Through breakthroughs in prenatal testing, doctors can diagnose health issues and congenital anomalies early in the pregnancy. But the knowledge comes at a price. Results from one test can very well launch you into a series of unexpected tests. You’ll be thrown into a very anxious, and very expensive, rollercoaster ride. The decision to go [...]
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