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Rh Factor and Pregnancy

At your early OB appointments during pregnancy, you may have heard mumblings about your Rh factor or Rh status.  Rh (short for Rhesus) is a protein that is usually present in red blood cells.  Most...

First Birthday Party Ideas

It may seem like just yesterday you were headed to the hospital to give birth.  Now here you are with an almost one-year-old!  My how time flies!  A first birthday party is a monumental and memorab...

How to Donate Breast Milk

Breastfeeding your baby may be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life.  Did you know you can also help nurture other babies by donating your breast milk?  This selfless donation is ofte...

How to Select a Pediatrician

Before your baby arrives, it’s a good idea to select a pediatrician who can start helping you care for your baby immediately after birth.  Choosing the right pediatrician for your family is an impo...

Birthing Professionals: Midwife vs. Doula

In these modern birthing times, there are many options for how and where to give birth, and the people who help us through the process.  Of course the traditional way is with obstetricians and nurs...

Postpartum Depression in Dads

Many people are unaware of a very real type of depression that occurs after a new baby is born into a family.  We’re not talking about postpartum depression that affects mothers after childbirth.  ...

How to Avoid Raising Entitled Children

As parents, we have the unique responsibility and great challenge of helping our kids reach their full potential as successful, productive and well-balanced adults.  That’s quite a mighty task, and...

Left Handed Children: Do you have a lefty?

If you are a right-handed person, you probably don’t think twice about how you write, cook, or perform regular hand functions.  When you are a leftie, it takes a bit more work and concentration.  H...

What Kids Perceive about Marriage from their Parents

You may think that your marriage is just between you and your spouse.  If you have kids, studies show that the way that you conduct your marriage is very much a family matter.  What kids perceive a...

The Benefits of Acupuncture for Fertility and Pregnancy Symptoms

Many women look beyond traditional medicine and standard practices when faced with challenging fertility issues or severe pregnancy symptoms.  One method that has produced sound results is acupunct...