Pregnancy
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Baby Friendly – Mother Friendly
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 Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) desires to promote breastfeeding and the health of babies through evidence based practices for successful breastfeeding, and mother/baby bonding. It is an international program initiated by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in 1991. The program is voluntary and if a hospital pursues the designation, they can be awarded the coveted Baby Friendly Hospital status. Mother Friendly The Mother-Friendly Childbirth Initiative…
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When is the best time to hire a doula?
Answering the question about when is the best time to hire a birth doula and the benefits of having a birth doula during each trimester.
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New Report: Alcohol in Pregnancy
Wondering about the safety of alcohol consumption during pregnancy? This article presents some of the latest evidence based information.
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Baby’s Food Preferences Form in Utero
Does your baby learn in utero? Why, yes, he or she does! Read how she learns and develops a taste for favorite foods before birth!
