Physical Annoyances during the Third Trimester of Pregnancy Once you reach the third trimester of pregnancy, baby will be taking up quite a bit of space and will keep growing for almost three more months. This brings new physical annoyances that you haven’t yet experienced or haven’t dealt with since early pregnancy. See what kind […]
“I started giving my six-month-old some baby foods a few weeks ago. Now, my baby is constipated. What should I do?” Many babies become constipated when foods are first added to their diet. The main reason for this is that the standard recommended starting foods are all constipating – rice cereal, bananas, squash, and applesauce. […]
Making Nighttime Parenting a Better Experience During the first year, you will spend lots of time feeding your baby at night, so you might as well enjoy it. You have two nighttime parenting goals: get sufficient rest yourself and meet the nutritional and emotional needs of your infant. Remember, a happy mother and a well-fed […]
Is Earwax Harmful? Earwax, also known as cerumen, is usually a friend, not a foe. It is formed by secretions from the sebaceous glands lining the ear canal, plus a collection of the cells that slough off from the lining of the ear canal. Earwax has protective properties. It provides a barrier protecting the sensitive […]
