Motherhood

You already know that alcohol consumption during pregnancy can harm the developing fetus. Even moderate drinking can cause devastating brain damage. But what about breastfeeding? Does that glass of wine you enjoyed with dinner pass into your breast milk? The short...

Many parents find that swaddling helps their newborn sleep for longer stretches. For sleep deprived parents, this is a good thing. But is swaddling good for babies? Swaddling done correctly should not cause any problems for your baby's physical development. A recent...

Both my husband and I were surprised to become a cosleeping family when our newborn arrived.  We had heard about the "family bed" concept and it's pros and cons from more experienced friends.  It happened right from the get go when the nurse handed me my baby along...

The ladies at Bella Materna graciously took the time to explain how to properly fit a breastfeeding bra. This is what I learned: Find your band size. This is the measurement around your rib cage-along the underside of your breasts. The band should feel snug and firm....