Next to alcohol, marijuana is the most commonly used drug in the U.S. A recent Gallup poll found that the number of American adults who smoke weed has nearly doubled in just three years, with one in eight people over the age of 18 reporting current use. As marijuana becomes legalized in more and more states and attitudes toward the drug relax, many women are left wondering, … [Read more...] about Can Pregnant Women Smoke Weed?
When to Stop Swaddling: What Parents Need to Know
When to Stop Swaddling: What Parents Need to Know Are you a new parent? Congratulations? Chances are you have lots of questions too but that’s only natural. You want the very best for the new being you brought into the world. One question many new parents have is about swaddling a baby – should you do it and when to stop swaddling.Let’s look at what research … [Read more...] about When to Stop Swaddling: What Parents Need to Know
Why Can’t I Get Pregnant Again?
You’ve welcomed one baby into the world, and now you are ready to try again. But there’s just one problem: You and your partner are trying, yet those little blue lines aren’t revealing themselves with each month that passes by. The inability to get pregnant after previously giving birth to a baby is known as secondary infertility, and it affects many women in the United States … [Read more...] about Why Can’t I Get Pregnant Again?
Pregnancy Calculation: When Can I Expect to Deliver?
When you’re pregnant, you have so many questions. One that likely pops into your brain early on are questions about your delivery date. When can you expect to give birth to the tiny being growing inside you? It’s so hard to wait! While there’s no sure-fire way to say when you’ll deliver the baby you’re so anxious to meet, pregnancy calculation can give you some idea. The … [Read more...] about Pregnancy Calculation: When Can I Expect to Deliver?
Preemie Development
When you give birth to a premature baby, your little one hasn’t had the same time to grow and develop in the womb as a full-term baby. If your baby was born more than three weeks early, they may not progress through the same milestones as a four-week old who was born at term. Therefore, it’s important to talk with your child’s pediatrician about what you can expect … [Read more...] about Preemie Development