baby

When you think of allergies, you probably picture a quaint commercial where a grown man or woman is tiptoeing through a field but then starts sneezing uncontrollably. Well, it turns out it’s not just grownups that have to deal with allergies. In fact, babies can have a variety of allergies, and they can range from […]

Considered by the March of Dimes as the most prevalent types of birth defects, congenital heart defects (CHDs) are considered deadly health conditions that a baby is born with. CHDs change the function and/or shape of a newborn’s heart (or parts within) to the point of that overall health is compromised, which means treatment is typically required within the first hours, days, or months of life.

Congratulations, you’re expecting! Now that you’ll be eating for you and your growing baby, you’ll want to fuel your body with the most nutritionally-rich foods possible. The foods you eat during your pregnancy won’t only fuel your energy, but also support baby as he or she develops bones, brain tissues, and new organs. The following infographic, […]

Here are seven tips to get toddlers to eat a more diverse range of foods and (hopefully) not turn their nose up at what you’re serving!

Congratulations on your pregnancy! Before you start “eating for two”, consider that your prenatal diet will not only affect you, but also your unborn baby’s health as well. A healthy prenatal diet will impact you and your baby’s birthweight and also help prevent delivery difficulties, post-birth diseases, birth defects, and health issues that could affect your child into their future. […]

When it comes to family ties, unfortunately, you can end up inheriting more than your mother’s talent for sketching and your grandfather’s comedic charm. Aside from personality traits, personal passions, and even certain physical aspects (i.e., blood type, body type, or eye color), you may also be prone to inherited health conditions thanks to your family […]