Baby Health

The digital age has ushered in an era where convenience often trumps safety. Parents striving to provide healthy meals for their children may unwittingly choose products that harbor harmful chemical properties. This issue is particularly pressing with plastic mealware, which has become ubiquitous in family kitchens and school cafeterias. Recent studies have highlighted alarming associations
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Breastfeeding is often depicted as one of the most natural and instinctive aspects of motherhood. Yet, this experience can be riddled with questions and uncertainties for new parents. As an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), it is my responsibility and passion to foster a supportive environment for families as they face the myriad challenges
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) has become a significant concern for parents, particularly with data indicating that the peak season for RSV cases was December 2023. Many infants, especially those born prematurely or with preexisting health conditions, are at an elevated risk for severe outcomes, including bronchiolitis and pneumonia. While the RSV vaccine for infants is
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The relationship between parents and their children is often described in emotionally profound terms, evoking images of love, connection, and shared experiences. However, recent scientific discoveries take this metaphor even further. The phenomenon of microchimerism illustrates how physical connections exist between a mother and her child even at the cellular level. Microchimerism is the presence
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Welcoming a newborn into the family is an extraordinary event filled with joy, excitement, and a substantial amount of anxiety. Despite any prior experiences, the transition to parenthood is often overwhelming, amplified by a healthcare system in the U.S. that frequently fails to provide adequate support for new families. In particular, the postpartum period can
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