Stillbirth is one of the most traumatic events a couple can face. A stillborn baby is one that is born dead, often for no apparent reason. The grief experienced following a stillbirth is usually devastating. Nine months of happy anticipation have been thwarted. Family, friends, and other children may be in a state of shock, […]

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More than half of the average American woman’s expected life span is spent between menarche(first menses) and menopause(last menses), a period of approximately 40 years. During this 40-year period, she must make many decisions regarding her reproductive health. Deciding if and when to have children, as well as how to prevent pregnancy when necessary, are […]

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It used to be held in obstetrics that “once a cesarean, always a cesarean.” This is no longer considered true, although one of the commoner reasons for cesarean is still that the last delivery was by cesarean. Most reasons for cesarean are present only for that pregnancy and are not likely to recur. This is […]

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Stimulating Play

Stimulate her senses with songs and by talking to her. Hold her where she can see you, ideally at 8-10 in (20-25 cm).
Move your fingers or a colorful toy through her line of vision so that her eyes and head follow your movements, and put a mobile over her crib.
Do gentle knee bends and […]

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Have you just got your fifth pair of glasses broken, swiped to the floor by your baby? Do you ever feel that your glasses are in the way when you hug and kiss your child? Contact lenses can be the answer to these problems. With no bulky frames between you and your baby, you still […]

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