The day has finally come: you’re pretty sure you’re ready to start your baby on solids… but where do you start, exactly? And how can you be really sure your baby is ready to begin eating solid foods? The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends you start between 4-6 months, but of course, that all depends [...]
What Happens to the Mother’s Body in the Postpartum Period? What is considered postpartum care starts right after birth for about six weeks. During this time, a mother’s body goes through hormonal changes and her uterus returns to normal size. Other health changes during the postpartum period can include the forming of colostrum (that ooey [...]
Becoming a mother for the first time is one of the most exciting experiences a woman can go through, but it is also one of the most challenging. Many women know that their maternal instincts will kick in immediately, while others wonder how they will ever handle the new responsibility. Although there is no instruction [...]