by Marcie Hadley | Jun 14, 2016 | birth, breastfeeding, hospital birth, Newborn Care, Pregnancy
Baby Friendly? Mother Friendly? Have you heard of the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative and Mother-Friendly Childbirth Initiative? Are these terms confusing? What do these terms actually mean for mothers and babies? What are their differences? Baby Friendly The...
by Marcie Hadley | Nov 7, 2015 | Pregnancy
Congratulations! You have a positive pregnancy test. This is a time full of excitement and questions. What about prenatal care? Which doctor or midwife should you choose? What is the difference between hospitals, birth centers, and homebirth options? And, what...
by Marcie Hadley | Feb 12, 2015 | Pregnancy
Because of growing concerns over Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, a new recommendation was issued by the The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), calling for pregnant women to abstain from alcohol during the first trimester of pregnancy. The RCOG...
by Marcie Hadley | Nov 5, 2014 | Pregnancy
Science answers this question expectant moms: Can you help develop your baby’s food preferences while you are pregnant? This was not an issue at my house. I had great eaters! For many families, though, picky eaters can be are real stresser! Good news!...
