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The Holidays

10 essential rules for visiting a newborn during this holiday season

6. Don't kiss the baby.

Health & Wellness

Pregnancy’s hidden superpower: scientists discover natural flu defense that protects moms and babies

A study from McGill University shows that pregnancy might activate a natural flu defense in your body—keeping you and your baby safer.

Health & Wellness

Why moms need to prioritize sleep—and how to make it happen

A new study published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health highlights just how important regular sleep is for our health.

Children's Health

I’ll be an ‘overprotective’ mama this RSV season—and I’m not sorry for it

So please respect my boundaries.

News

New study reveals what parents need to know about the link between air pollution and autism

The findings highlight how prenatal exposure to the chemicals found in car emissions may affect fetal brain development.

News

New study: Cutting sugar in the first 1,000 days could shape your baby’s health for life

New research shows just how powerful nutrition during the first 1,000 days—from pregnancy through age two—can be in shaping lifelong health.

Baby Health

Recall alert 🚨 Dynacare Baby powder recalled due to asbestos concerns

Dynarex Corporation has expanded its recall of Dynacare Baby Powder (14 oz. and 4 oz. varieties) due to potential asbestos contamination, which was discovered through an FDA sampling program.

News

Mom pleads with Grandma not to kiss newborn on the head in viral TikTok

A new mom’s heartfelt conversation with her baby’s grandmother, asking her not to kiss the newborn, has gone TikTok viral—and it’s easy to see why.

Health & Wellness

The rise of walking pneumonia in kids—what parents need to know

As a parent, even a minor cough or sniffle can set off worry, especially when you hear the word "pneumonia." But understanding the symptoms, causes, and prevention can go a long way in easing concerns.