Is Your Baby a Junk Food Junkie?
Is your baby a junk food junkie? Here’s what a shocking new study reveals—and what you can do to protect your baby.
Tag Archives: stethoscopes and strollers
Common Fears of New Parents
There’s a moment during pregnancy when being a parent goes from abstract idea to stone-cold fact. And it’s scary. Like clutch-my-heart-I’m-feeling-woozy scary.
The Dos and Don’ts of Fighting a Fever
When your child’s temperature rises, you worry. But a fever is a sign that the body is battling germs. In fact it can be beneficial by kicking the immune system into high gear and creating a less-than-ideal environment for illness to thrive.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine system disorder among women of reproductive age. Women with PCOS may have enlarged ovaries that contain small collections of fluid, called follicles located in each ovary as seen during an ultrasound exam.
Christmas in Central Illinois
It’s officially time to start thinking about Christmas! There are so many great things in our area to do with your family to get in the Christmas spirit. These are a few of our favorites and a couple new ones that we are planning to check out this year.
Age Appropriate Chores
Now that I am a mom, I find myself appreciating my amazing parents on a whole new level. I am so blessed to have been raised by two of the most wonderful parents in the world. I admire them so much, and for so many things. One of the biggest is for teaching me and […]
Can I Eat Fish If I’m Pregnant?
Despite the previous concern regarding mercury levels in fish, the FDA now recommends that women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or plan on becoming pregnant consume more fish.
VBAC: Vaginal Birth After Cesarean
If you have experienced a cesarean delivery, you are not alone. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the cesarean delivery rate in the US increased dramatically over the past four decades, from 5% in 1970 to over 31% in 2007.
5 Easy Tailgating Recipes
Fall is a favorite time of the year for my family. We love the changing colors, falling leaves, pumpkin patches, hayrides and FOOTBALL!
Top 5 Ways to Ensure Your Baby is Safe in the Car
Bethany, from Birth with Bethany is guest posting for Leslie Taggart today on keeping your child safe in the car. As a CPST (child passenger safety technician), I’ve seen some very, shall we say, creative(?) uses and placements of car seats. When we become parents, our lives tend to revolve around this very tiny, very […]