Month: December 2021

A new study from health insurance platform Compare the Market is looking into the best countries in the world to raise a child. According to the study, the US ranks in the middle. The study looked at six factors to determine its rankings. These included access to clean drinking water, education spending, hospitals (per million

Being pregnant can already be stressful, but it’s even more overwhelming given the spread of the novel coronavirus and COVID-19, the disease it causes. There are seven different types of coronavirus known to infect humans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Many are mild and cause colds, but some forms of

Many women experience foot pain and swelling during pregnancy (also known as edema), especially the further along they get. What to Expect estimates that three-quarters of women experience edema in pregnancy, and it typically begins between 22 to 27 weeks of gestation but can last until you give birth. Foot pain and swelling in pregnancy

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has put out a new policy to help decrease errors that occur when giving medicine to babies at home. According to the policy, published in the December 2021 issue of Pediatrics, these errors can happen for several reasons related to the frequency, formulation and use of expired products, as

You probably already know how critical it is for pregnant women to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Pregnant women are at increased risk of developing severe complications from COVID-19, including needing to be admitted to intensive care, requiring a ventilator and even dying. Having COVID-19 during pregnancy also raises the risk for preterm birth and other complications,

There are many changes that come with pregnancy, from weight gain, skin fluctuations, and hair loss or gain. But one thing you may be surprised to learn is that your vision can change in pregnancy. Some expecting women go through no visual changes at all, whereas others can experience varying prescriptions and other side effects.

Allyson Felix is a mom to 3-year-old daughter Camryn. It’s a role Felix loves, as the accomplished athlete has frequently cited her daughter as her inspiration. However, the pair’s journey shortly after childbirth was not an easy one. In a recent interview, Felix opened up about her daughter’s NICU stay shortly after birth. Felix recounted

It’s a common misconception that holiday sales end on Cyber Monday. In reality, you’ll find post-holiday baby deals right now — and then even more savings through New Year’s Day.  We’re confident that you’ll find after-Christmas baby deals that will make any parent or parent-to-be a happy shopper, and we’re already seeing huge savings on many

While raising your baby, you will have the privilege of witnessing many firsts: their first tooth, their first step, and so on. However, there are other developments that you will have to initiate yourself. For example, during weaning, you will have to decide which foods and drinks to introduce to your baby and when to

A whole lot happened in 2021. We got a new president, COVID vaccines were rolled out, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry gave a blockbuster Oprah interview, the Momnibus Act passed the House and Bindi Irwin gave birth (to name a few). So we wouldn’t blame you if you happened to miss one or two of