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Whether you are nursing or just want to show your support, our KIAH team wants to raise awareness about breast milk and debunk some common myths that you may have heard surrounding breastfeeding.

Holding your baby close to your chest is a special experience that can help build the bond between you and your newborn. This method, also known as Kangaroo Care, can have medical benefits for your baby as well. When your baby is wrapped on your chest, it looks very much like a mother kangaroo holding her baby in her pouch, which is where the term originates.

Your newborn's skin is soft and delicate. As a result, special attention should be given to their skin care. With the amount of clean up from frequent diaper changes, as well as wiping of the mouth/nose after feedings, sponge baths are more than sufficient to keep your little one clean for the first couple weeks of life.

Many mothers often want to know how to have the best experience when breastfeeding a newborn. Discussions on this topic must start with a focus on the mother’s preparedness to breastfeed. It is very helpful to have a set of staple products that assist in making breastfeeding a smooth process. Below are a few key items, and product choices, for expecting mothers, which are top of the class in their respective categories.

Before you pop open the over-the-counter pill bottle, consider giving one of these drug-free, natural headache remedies a try.

Many women want to know if they can exercise during pregnancy. The short answer is yes. Women who were active pre-pregnancy often want to continue that lifestyle; for others, exercise during pregnancy is just a means of keeping fit. Given that pregnancy is a unique period of life for most women, there are several new factors to consider.