Inducing labor at 39 weeks reduces the need for some C-sections
Mass research in the US and UK show that inducing labor at 39 weeks is safe for mothers and babies during certain pregnancies.
Mass research in the US and UK show that inducing labor at 39 weeks is safe for mothers and babies during certain pregnancies.
American families need over one trillion diapers every year for the 4 million babies born across the country annually. Diaper use can extend far past the first year of infants’ lives—and they generally don’t finish potty training until somewhere between 1.5 to 3 years old. Extrapolate those needs to the entire world, and it’s easy […]
In early April, Cook Children’s Medical Center in Texas sounded the alarm on a possible surge in infant deaths. Since January 2022, the hospital reported 30 mortalities stemming from unsafe sleeping situations. And while the cause of death may not have been the same for every baby, most involved sharing a bed with a caregiver. […]
The Lindsay Clancy murder cases puts postpartum psychosis and postpartum depression front and center. But it’s important to know the difference between the two conditions in mothers.
A mother’s antibodies offers the first line of defense for babies against viruses like RSV. A vaccine timed during pregnancy could add to that.
The FDA has struggled managing baby formula shortages after bacteria was found in products. Experts weigh in on unresolved issues.
A new study reported an alarming increase in kids’ battery-related emergency room visits from 2010 to 2019.
Firework season is here and your baby, your dog, and your cat, are already dreading it. Here’s how to help them enjoy the show.
The Human Placenta Project helps fund new research methods for studying placenta health and related diseases like preeclampsia.
When shortages happen, they can be stressful, especially when your child needs to eat. Use these tips to navigate the challenges more safely.