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Pulse Oximetry Screens for Heart Defects in Newborns
Critical congenital heart disease, a heart disease that poses risk of death or disability, can be de...
Infant Care Classes for First-Time Parents
The husband-and-wife team of Helping Kids Pediatrics now offers infant care classes for first-time p...
Ask the Expert: When Should I Get the TDAP Vaccine?
Pertussis, or whooping cough, can be serious, even fatal, for infants. The best way to protect your ...
Hauppauge Pediatrics Offers Prenatal Counseling Services
Hauppauge Pediatrics began offering prenatal counseling services to expecting mothers in Suffolk Cou...
Q-and-A with Emily Oster on Modern Pregnancy Guidelines
When economist Emily Oster got pregnant and wasn’t receiving answers from her doctors that seemed gr...
Quiz: Do You Know the Modern Guidelines to Pregnancy?
Based on Emily Oster's book on modern pregnancy, "Expecting Better: How To Fight The Pregnancy Estab...
Park Avenue Fertility Opens Norwalk Satellite Office
Park Avenue Fertility and Reproductive Medicine recently opened a satellite office in Norwalk. The n...
New York State Receives Leadership Award from March of Dimes
New York is among the states that will receive the Virginia Apgar Prematurity Campaign Leadership Aw...
Protect Newborns from Whooping Cough: Know Your Vaccine Status
Pertussis, or whooping cough, can be fatal for newborn infants who have not yet received the whoopin...
Hastings Yoga Offers Class for Expecting Mothers
Westchester yoga studio Hastings Yoga now offers a prenatal yoga class for expecting mothers. Each p...
Ask the Expert: Is It Safe for Pregnant Women to Get a Flu Shot?
If you're pregnant during the flu season, you may be worried about vaccines and medications affectin...
Ask the Expert: What Foods and Drinks Should I Avoid When Breast-Feeding?
When women begin breast-feeding, many consider how their diets will affect the health of the baby. A...
Ask the Expert: What are Guidelines to Keep in Mind When Beginning to Sleep Train My Baby?
Learning to fall asleep is a skill that needs to be taught to babies, and parents can do this with s...
Ask the Expert: How Can I Soothe My Colicky Baby?
Does your baby have long bouts of unexplained crying, extreme fussiness, or exhibit other signs of c...
Ask the Expert: How Do I Calm a Colicky Baby?
If you've got a colicky baby, chances are you feel guilty and might be at a loss on how to soothe he...
Three Down Syndrome Resources Collaborate on Prenatal Testing Issues
The National Down Syndrome Congress, the National Down Syndrome Society, and the Global Down Syndrom...
Down Syndrome Prenatal Testing Pamphlet Now Available
The Global Down Syndrome Foundation has partnered with the National Down Syndrome Congress to publis...
NYC Board of Health Voted for Parental Consent in Controversial Circumcision Practice
The New York City Board of Health voted unanimously in favor of requiring parental consent for a con...
5 Things Expecting Mothers Need to Know About Premature Birth
November is Prematurity Awareness Month: Premature birth can happen to anyone. Jason K. Baxter, M.D....
Studies Show Yoga Prevents Depression During Pregnancy
One in 5 mothers-to-be experience major depression during their pregnancy. A new study from the Univ...
Choosing a Family Cord Blood Bank: Key Tips for Expecting Moms
Cord blood banking is a one-time opportunity to save the blood from your newborn's umbilical cord af...
Food Cravings: Consuming Peanuts and Soy During Pregnancy
Are you craving a peanut butter and jelly sandwich during your pregnancy? Did you religiously consum...
Montefiore Medical Center Supports Mothers who Breastfeed
Montefiore Medical Center recently announced its plan to participate in "Latch On NYC," a city-wide ...
How Worried Should I Be About Secondhand Smoke?
In an ongoing study by the Columbia Center for Children’s Environmental Health in Manhattan, more th...
10 Tips on How Expectant Moms Can Beat the Heat
Summer's sweltering heat is, to say the least, uncomfortable for most people, and can be particularl...
A New Resource for New Moms
Patricia Reilly started Growing Up Babies, a newborn care consulting company, in November 2011 becau...
Life Coaching With a Focus on Infertility, Pregnancy, and Motherhood
Sabrina Roffman, owner of Just for Women Life Coaching, wants to offer women support and guidance as...
The Benefits and Risks of Swaddling Your Baby
There are many benefits to swaddling your baby, but incorrect swaddling can lead to serious health p...
Pregnant and Flying: 15 Tips for Traveling Moms-to-Be
It’s great to get excited about your imminent vacation or “babymoon,” but make sure to plan accordin...
Back-to-Work Tips for Nursing Moms
For new moms, heading back work (and leaving baby behind) can be difficult. Factor in the desire to ...
Five Tips for Avoiding a Cesarean
Although caesarean births are quite common, there are still medical risks involved for mom and the b...
Perinatal Care in Rockland County, NY
Perinatal Associates opened its doors in New City, NY, this year, bringing the first medical practic...
Pregnant This Summer? Beating the Heat Means Safety and Comfort
Pregnant? Read up on some tips for staying cool and hydrated this summer. ...
How Doulas Make a Difference in Childbirth
New research shows that using a doula, or labor assistant, during childbirth has meaningful benefits...
A Parents' Guide to Health and Well Being
We've rounded up a selection of Greenwich Hospital's best health advice for moms, dads, and kids....
Why Good Nutrition is Important for New Moms
New moms need good, nutritious meals to keep their infants healthy. Check out these commonly asked n...
New York City Mom is First Winner of Tasti D-Lite's Healthy Habit Search
NYC new mom Joeleen Tepper is the first winner of Tasti D-Lite's nationwide, year-long contest to fi...
Reducing Global Hunger and Poverty Starts with Better Nutrition for Women
Women suffer disproportionately from hunger, poverty, and disease—seven out of 10 hungry people worl...
Stay Healthy And Comfortable During Pregnancy
Tips to to stay healthy and relatively pain-free during pregnancy....
Studies Show Reduced Seafood Consumption During Pregnancy Can Harm Child Development
New evidence shows that FDA recommendations for reduced seafood consumption among pregnant and breas...
Sterling Care Introduces Holistic In-Home Baby Care
Sterling Care, a holistic home health care agency, introduced its baby care division for parents wit...
Pre-Natal and Post-Natal Yoga Centers in Suffolk County, Long Island
Find yoga centers in Suffolk County, Long Island, that offer classes and services for moms and moms-...
Pre-Natal and Post-Natal Yoga Centers in Nassau County, Long Island
Find yoga centers in Nassau County, Long Island, that offer classes and services for moms and moms-t...
Pre-Natal and Post-Natal Yoga Centers in Fairfield County, CT
Find yoga centers in Fairfield County, CT, that offer classes and services for moms and moms-to-be....
Pre-Natal and Post-Natal Yoga Centers in Westchester County, NY
Find yoga centers in Westchester County, NY, that offer classes and services for moms and moms-to-be...
Pre-Natal and Post-Natal Yoga Centers in Rockland County, NY
Find yoga centers in Rockland County, NY, that offer classes and services for moms and moms-to-be....
Pre-Natal and Post-Natal Yoga Centers in Queens
Find yoga centers in Queens that offer classes and services for moms and moms-to-be....
Pre-Natal and Post-Natal Yoga Centers in Brooklyn
Find yoga centers in Brooklyn that offer classes and services for moms and moms-to-be....
Pre-Natal and Post-Natal Yoga Centers in Manhattan
Find yoga centers in Manhattan that offer classes and services for moms and moms-to-be....
How to Tame Pregnancy Mood Swings
Pregnancy can be an emotional rollercoaster. Learn how to soothe stress and other negative emotions ...
Why Parents Should Say 'Yes' to Immunizations for Their Children
If you choose not to vaccinate your child, you are putting more than just him at risk. Drs. Elaine B...
Why More Moms Are Choosing to Save Stem Cells
The use of stem cells, or cord blood, is a rapidly growing area of medical science, and many parents...
Is Your Fussy Baby 'High Need?'
Is your baby fussy and demanding? Does she cry intensely without the ability to self-soothe? Infants...
Sluggish, Anxious, Exhausted? It Might NOT Be Just the Baby...
New moms: find out about the postpartum disorder your doctor may be overlooking....
How to Manage Back Pain During Pregnancy
Studies show that between 50 to 80 percent of pregnant women will experience back pain at some point...
The Swine Flu and You: What Every Expectant Mother Should Know
Over 90% of flu cases this year will be caused by the H1N1 strain of virus....
How to Find the Right Bra
A staggering 85 percent of women are wearing and buying the wrong bra size, and you're probably one ...
Just for Moms: Managing Morning Sickness
An excerpt from the book "Super Fit Mama" by Tracey Mallett with advice on how to manage morning sic...
Beth Israel Medical Center Bans Baby Formula in New Mom Gift Bags
New York City Hospital Joins National Campaign to Stop the Marketing of Baby Formula to New Moms...
New Places, New Programs in Westchester - July '09
Read about Dream Dinners for busy families, and 3D & 4D imaging at Beautiful Beginnings Motherhood C...
Pilates: Tips From a Celebrity Trainer for Moms & Moms-to-be!
Pilates guru Brooke Siler explains what an authentic Pilates program really is and why it’s a great ...
New & Noteworthy-March's 'It' Products for Kids & Parents
Check out some new products for kids and parents this month......
FUTURE FORECASTS for 2000
As we approach this more-than-usually momentous New Year, we continue our look ahead, as parenting e...
Seven is Sufficient - Family Size and Manhattan Real Estate
Family size in Manhattan is often determined by real estate. A small two-bedroom may limit you to on...
Mommy & Me Pilates
Five Pilates moves for new moms who need to decrease the burden on their back without missing any ti...
New Motherhood … A Recipe For Back Pain?
For new mothers experiencing pain in the neck and back, here eight common causes and solutions to ea...
Travel and Breastfeeding Are Intimately Compatible
If you’re planning a trip with your little one, consider these 10 tips to help you out....
Naming Your Big Apple Baby
Having a baby in New York City is different from having one anywhere else, and that includes choosin...
Necessity Made This Mother an Inventor
New mom Line Rothman comes up with Glamourmom, a nursing bra tank....
Safe Exercises Before and After Pregnancy
It is so important for women to engage in regular exercises during and after the birthing process....
Just for Moms: Oh Mama!
Now that I am six months pregnant and expecting my second girl at the end of November, I have mat...
Top 10 Must-Haves for New Parents
First-time expectant parents go through a rite of passage when it comes to buying things for their b...
How to Detect the Very Earliest Signs of Autism During Infancy
An important breakthrough makes it possible to spot precursors of autism in infants once you know wh...
Quarterback Dad
Take on the sole responsibility of watching the star while the head coach takes time to do a hobby, ...
Baby Food: Make It Yourself
There are many good reasons to make your own fresh, homemade baby food. ...
You Stroll Girl! Great News for Stroller Moms
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has just released surprising results from a new study that me...
New Business Blooms in Manhattan
Alden Leigh Rosen and partner Yael Denbo launched their personalized baby planning service -- inBloo...
Will YOUR Pregnancy Go Full Term?
While the goal is for every baby to be born healthy and at full term, the reality is that premature ...
Giving Up Joe for the Baby’s Sake
Alcohol is clear; pregnancy is the time to abstain. But the subject of coffee and tea has been a...
Mama Knows
When Andi Silverman was a new mom and had questions about breastfeeding, she couldn’t find a ‘user-f...
THE ULTIMATE GIFT
We talk with local specialists for an update on the procedure of EGG DONATION....
This Is the Difference Between Cuddling vs. Coddling a Baby
Finding the balance between providing a safe environment and being overprotective is not an easy tas...
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