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Leslie Stone’s life took an unexpected turn in July 2020 when she experienced troubling symptoms that led her to the doctor’s office.1 Little did she know that this would mark the beginning of a remarkable journey filled with ups and downs, ultimately culminating in a twist of fate that defied all odds. Here is Leslie’s […]
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They say no one is truly prepared for the life-changing experience of childbirth, but no person was as unprepared as this mother. Imagine rushing to the hospital for a kidney stone operation, but as you arrive, you are giving birth — to triplets. This is what happened to Dannette Giltz from South Dakota on August […]
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Raising a daughter in today’s world is hard. She can become easily overwhelmed, confused, and self-conscious with so many messages telling her how she should look and act and who she should and should not be. For this reason, there are some truths we should tell our daughters to help them grow into strong, confident […]
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Jennifer Anderson is a registered dietitian who specializes in nutrition for children and infants. She advises parents on a variety of issues on Kids Eat in Color, such as how to feed picky eaters, start babies on solid foods, as well as how to create a healthy and balanced diet. Unfortunately, many kids today don’t […]
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Sepsis is dangerous, no matter how old you are. Newborns with sepsis, however, are at a particularly high mortality risk. This is because their immune systems are not yet well-developed. In recent years, doctors are reporting an increased struggle with Neonatal sepsis as antibiotic resistance continues to rise. This blood infection is now killing more […]
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This article was originally published on November 14th, 2019, and has since been updated. For the sake of the children involved, co-parenting DOES NOT have to be complicated. Matured parents would be driven to put aside any feelings of antagonism or spite and look toward the future of their children. It’s usually easier on the […]
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There are many social stigmas attached to women (and men) who choose to leave the workforce to become “stay at home mums/dads” or “homemakers.” Most people view the ability to stay at home with growing children a luxury. But is it? Becoming A Stay At Home Mom A lot of stay at home parents express how […]
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Many animal mothers instinctively lick their newborns to clean them. This act of grooming is important for several reasons. One, it removes amniotic fluid, which conducts heat away from the body and warms the baby. Plus, it stimulates the newborn and brings their attention to their mother. Another possibility is that licking removes the smell […]
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Despite the advancements we’ve made with women’s rights, there is still plenty of stigma surrounding breastfeeding. This woman had to make the tough decision to emergency breastfeed her best friend’s baby, and now her friend won’t speak to her. The question now remains: Is it okay for a woman to breastfeed another woman’s child? (1) […]
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Last month, a mother made the decision to send her daughter to bed without dinner because of some comments she made at the dinner table. She posted what happened on the popular Reddit forum Am I the Asshole? to get the internet’s opinion. (1) Mom Sends Daughter to Bed Without Dinner The mother in question […]
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Doctor Jessica So’s young son has a unique interest: surgery. He loves watching videos of surgeries on YouTube, and learning about the human body. For this reason, the creative mom gave him the best surprise on his fourth birthday: they performed a c-section together using play-doh. Learning About Surgery with Play-Doh Jessica So is a […]
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In 1965, Life Magazine published a photo essay called the “Drama of Life Before Birth”. The composition depicted the unseen-before flow of baby development in utero by the late photographer Lennart Nilsson. The issue sold out within several days. Before then, the creation of a child in the womb remained a phenomenon hidden from the […]
