Not only can wires be dangerous when they are surrounding the small bodies of infants in the NICU, but they also come in the way of skin-to-skin contact which is a vital part in parental bonding after the child is born. Recent tests have shown that wireless sensors are just as effective at monitoring vitals and other necessary functions of infants who are being monitored in the NICU, and their … [Read more...]
Menstrual Cup Linked to Toxic Shock Syndrome, New Study Finds
Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is a condition in which Staphylococcus aureus growth is aided by oxygen going through the vaginal canal when a woman uses a tampon. In recent studies, however, we are finding that menstrual cups are also a culprit of TSS development. In fact, they're even more dangerous than tampons. Since menstrual cups allow for higher levels of oxygen to be introduced to the canal, … [Read more...]
Please, Basil Plant, Get This Baby Out of Me
At the start of pregnancy, naive me was all, “Of course I want my baby to bake as long as possible! Why do people keep saying they’re sick of it at the end? Don’t they want the best for their babies?"By 39 weeks I was DONE. Done and also very grateful I’d never said the above to anyone but my husband. You know you’re DONE when you start googling word chains like “how to induce labor easy safe for … [Read more...]
New Recommendations for Kids with Concussions
One of the first things any grandparent realizes is how quickly medical science can change from generation to generation, but many parents don’t realize that these things can actually change by the time you have your second baby. Whenever you have another child, it’s a good idea to ask your pediatrician, “Have there been any big updates in recommendations since I had my first?”This past November, … [Read more...]
Babywearing: Cultural Wisdom Backed up by Science
Babywearing isn’t a fashion statement. Don’t get us wrong, a gorgeous sling embracing a scrummy baby is a truly beautiful thing; however, this primeval parenting practise goes far beyond aesthetics. In truth, babywearing is an innate biological function similar to breastfeeding and childbirth. Our infants are “carried young”, and like gorillas and other apes, their little bodies are adapted to … [Read more...]