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The Sandwich Generation Needs Help Now More Than Ever: Heres what We Can Do
Like 1 out of every 10 adults in the United States, my husband is now part of a demographic called the sandwich generation adults who are raising ...
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Signs that You Might Be a Codependent Parent and How to Heal
While codependent parents may claim that the close relationship they covet is a sign of a well-functioning family, their preoccupation with each ot...
Read moreDoes My Breast-Fed Baby Have a Foremilk and Hindmilk Imbalance?
The act of breast-feeding and breast milk’s ability to nourish a baby is a wondrous thing. As a feeding progresses, the milk turns into hindmilk....
Read moreTo Black Moms Whose Black Sons Died By Suicide, You are Not Alone
The death rate from suicide for African American men was four times greater than for African American women in 2018. You’ll have moments where th...
Read moreWhen Do Newborn Babies Start to See?
You may also notice that your baby is developing hand-eye coordination, especially when you watch their eyes tracking a moving object and then thei...
Read moreTaking Back Our Power: The Legacy of Black Breastfeeding
For generations, there has been a disconnect between Black mothers and the act of breastfeeding. For Black mothers, formula may not only be an easy...
Read moreWhat to Do When Baby Falls Off The Bed
You should call your doctor after any fall from a bed if your baby is under 1 year old. Although your baby may be small, kicking legs and flailing ...
Read moreIs Vicks Vapor Rub Safe for My Babys Feet?
When I first heard about the Vicks VapoRub trick for stopping a child’s cough, I thought it must just be an old wives’ tale. But applying Vicks...
Read morePosture While Breastfeeding Actually Matters. Heres Why
Howald stresses the importance of strengthening your back, shoulder, and neck muscles to truly combat the pain that can come with breastfeeding. If...
Read moreHow Long Does The Startle Reflex in Babies Last?
This reflex helps babies develop the skills to intentionally grasp things as they grow. These reflexes are a normal part of a baby’s development....
Read moreIs My Let-Down Reflex Normal?
The let-down reflex, however, can make breastfeeding easier for both you and your baby. “Let-down†is the release of milk from the breast. Itâ€...
Read moreCan I Take Nyquil While Breastfeeding?
They may contain additional active ingredients that may be unsafe for breastfeeding moms. Each of the active ingredients in Nyquil works differentl...
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