Maureen Doolan Boyle explains why preparing mothers of preemies to breastfeed is important. Published by National Premature Infant Health Coalition
While pregnant with my first baby; like most other expectant parents, I read everything I could about pregnancy and newborn care. With all of my […]
A new study from Princeton University finds that children conceived during the month of May face a 10 percent increase in risk of being born prematurely compared to babies conceived at other times of the year. The reason? Flu viruses.
Expectant mothers have increased exposure to […]
Researchers at Brown University and Women & Infants Hospital have developed a machine that can analyze babies’ cries and make it easier for physicians to identify neurological or developmental issues in children.
“Slight variations in cries, mostly imperceptible to the human ear, can be a […]
What a great day…perfect weather! A record number of families were able to attend and it was fun for everyone.
It was wonderful to […]
The End of Premature Births?
Scientists do not know exactly how or why labor begins during a full term pregnancy, what magic switch starts the birthing process. But researchers at the University of Sheffield’s Medical School in the United Kingdom may have […]