Delaying Cord Clamping by Even a Minute Could Help Save Premature Babies
For years the idea of delayed cord clamping has been a matter of some debate. Some studies indicate that…
Umbilical Cord Burning Will Add Some Sizzle To Your Birthing Chamber
Are you looking for a way to be unique? Not just unique but the absolute uniquest? What I’m asking…
STFU Parents: Facebook Documoms Still Fascinated By Their Children’s Infections And Fluids
For the past couple years, I’ve reflected on a strange and somewhat creepy type of parent overshare around Halloween: The Documom….
8 Parents Tell Me Where They Found Their Baby’s Umbilical Stump
Yesterday when I wrote about 10 Disgusting Things That Will Happen To You As A Parent No One Tells…
Pregnant Ladies, Delayed Cord Clamping Is Something You Should Be Asking Your Doctors About
I heard about delayed cord clamping during my first pregnancy. My doula told me about it and recommend I…
If You Decide To Have A Lotus Birth, You’ll Need A Double Stroller For Your Baby And Your Placenta Bowl
When I delivered my last child I can remember my doctor asking my husband if he would like to…
Guilty Mothers Rejoice! The Tooth Fairy May Be Able To Bank Your Baby’s Stem Cells After Birth
Those umbilical cord banking commercials make me feel incredibly guilty. They begin with an adorable child in a perfectly…
STFU Parents: Keep Your Baby’s Umbilical Cord To Yourself
Most people know what an umbilical cord is whether they have kids or not, especially since at one time,…