Split Night Solutions for New Parents

Welcoming a newborn into the family is an exhilarating experience, but it often comes with its own set of challenges—one of which is the phenomenon known as “split nights.” Many new parents find themselves facing a frustrating situation where their little one seems wide awake when they should be sleeping, leading to sleepless nights and… Continue reading Split Night Solutions for New Parents

Understanding the Difference Between Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression

Becoming a parent is one of life’s most transformative experiences, filled with joy and love. However, it can also bring about a range of complex emotions. Many new mothers experience feelings of sadness or anxiety after childbirth, which are often referred to as “the baby blues.” While these feelings are common, they are not to… Continue reading Understanding the Difference Between Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression

MS and Pregnancy – From our Partners at MotherToBaby for MS Awareness Month”

It’s MS Awareness Month, and this year, we’re focusing on how the condition affects pregnant women and their babies. Our partners at MotherToBaby recently shared an article that answers some of the questions that might come up for women who have MS and are thinking about having children. Check it out below… MS: The Diagnosis… Continue reading MS and Pregnancy – From our Partners at MotherToBaby for MS Awareness Month”

A Q&A with Mara Gaudette, MS, CGC, Teratogen Information Specialist, MotherToBaby

MotherToBaby, a service of the non-profit Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS), is dedicated to providing evidence-based information to mothers, healthcare professionals and the general public about medications and other exposures during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Check out our Q&A with Mara Gaudette, a certified genetic counselor with MotherToBaby in California. Mara also counsels women who… Continue reading A Q&A with Mara Gaudette, MS, CGC, Teratogen Information Specialist, MotherToBaby