Welcoming a Newborn: A Joyful Responsibility The arrival of a newborn fills a household with immense joy and anticipation. Every member of the family contributes to the care of the baby. However, ...

Soon after a baby is born, it’s getting more common these days for the father or non-birthing parent to be encouraged to put the newborn directly on their chest. This skin-to-skin contact is often ...

How Do I Take Care of My Baby’s Natural Hair? A new baby can bring so much joy, and also a long list of things to learn. Keeping their cute little tresses intact is one. If you have an infant (ages 12 ...

With only six years to go before the 2015 deadline to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to reduce child mortality and improve maternal health, some countries have made encouraging ...

Allo parenting, in which non-biologic parents serve as a child's caregiver, is common in many parts of the world. Mothers have help provided by several others, including neighbors and older siblings.

As she was preparing to send her oldest baby to day care for the first time, Philadelphia mom Elena Anthes was “filled with dread.” “I was worried that our choice [of day care] wasn’t the right one, ...

"I think you always believe it's never going to happen to me." That is how one parent described learning that their newborn ...

Learn essential newborn care tips for the monsoon to prevent infections and ensure healthy development in the crucial first 1 ...