Blog Entries May 2009
by Barbara Dehn -
28th November 2011
Does it really take a village to take care of a new baby? Well, it certainly seems that way sometimes, especially in the middle of the night. Can you believe how often these little ones need to eat and be changed? When we advise parents that babies need to eat every 2-3 hours, we neglect to mention that sometimes it takes 1...
by Barbara Dehn -
27th May 2009
Many moms worry about their babies getting overheated this summer. Here are a few simple tips to help keep everyone cool as a cucumber and healthy.
Stay in the shade as much as possible. If it’s not shady, then bring an umbrella or some type of portable protection from the sun.
Hats work....
by Kate Kahn -
24th May 2009
We all know about breast milk banks in the U.S. They provide a valuable service to thousands of women who need breast milk and can't produce enough on their own or who can't breast feed for medical reasons. But here's another cause to think about this Memorial Day. There's an organization called the...
by Barbara Dehn -
20th May 2009
Last week, we learned that Baby Showers are not always the happy, present-filled celebrations that you might expect. Some are actually a version of an Uber-reality show: Survivor: Baby Shower.
In this episode, we'll hear stories of labors that lasted 2 weeks, without pain medication, babies who were turned...
by Kate Kahn -
17th May 2009
Childhood obesity is a very real problem in the U.S. to the point where policy makers have labeled it a public health threat. According to the CDC the rate of obesity among children has increased in every age group. And that's alarming....
by Barbara Dehn -
13th May 2009
Picture this: A group of smiling women arriving at a house that beckons to them with a dozen pastel colored balloons tied to the mailbox. Each comes bearing a gift, perhaps beautifully wrapped in soft and muted colors with contrasting ribbons. Others will carry in an adorable gift bag that features cuddly duckies or bunnies. ...
by Kate Kahn -
10th May 2009
Kudos to two Philadelphia lawmakers who are putting forth legislation mandating companies to provide breaktime and accomodations for new moms who want to pump at work. We need more of this progressive thinking.
When I returned to work after my first child I was determined to pump. I had a tiny (6ft by 6ft) office. I'd...
by Kate Kahn -
3rd May 2009
It seems every day there's a new study out that boasts the benefits of breastfeeding. Some studies suggest breastfeeding can boost a child's IQ, stave off obesity, prevent the mother from getting cancer, diabetes, or heart disease and other such dreadful diseases. It would really be nice to know if these studies are really true....
Sign the Petition
Do moms know best? We believe they do, but the government may not..
Your freedom to choose between breast and bottle-feeding could be in jeopardy.
