Baby Milestones: What to Expect in the First Year

Your baby’s development is amazing to watch. She will go from being a helpless newborn to a curious and active toddler in just one year!
Your baby’s development is amazing to watch. She will go from being a helpless newborn to a curious and active toddler in just one year!
Giving birth is one of the most rewarding and challenging experiences anyone can go through. It is completely normal to feel a mix of emotions, from excitement and love to anxiety and doubt. You’ve just started a new part of your life, and it’s a massive undertaking. One of the things that might be giving you anxiety is how you are going to bond with your newborn. So how do you do it?
You're about to bring home your new baby. You and your partner are excited, but what will the family pet think? How can you help your dog or cat through this transition? What type of behavior should you expect during this time?
If you're going for a more natural childbirth experience, then a birthing center might be best for you. How does a birthing center differ from a hospital? What services to they offer moms-to-be and how do they ensure that you and baby are safe at all times?
The emotional stress of losing a child can quickly overcome any parent. But, did you know there's scientific proof that it can have a profound physical impact on parents as well?
As first-time moms, we tend to get overwhelmed with choosing what to buy for our babies, so we usually end up buying almost everything! Sometimes we're just a bit naive, while other times it's precautionary - we’d rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it. As we mature on our journey through motherhood, we learn the subtle difference between must-haves, nice-to-haves, and simply cute. There are still, however, a few grey areas with some baby items. The choice between a bassinet and crib is one such area for some moms.
If you’re curious about delayed cord clamping and want to know the pros and cons, you’ve come to the right place. Clamping the cord separates the baby from the placenta and it is usually done immediately after birth, but recently there’s been a move to delay the clamping process.
Is your mid-section feeling a little squishy? Do you have a muffin top peeking over your jeans? These maybe signs of a physical condition called diastasis recti that is common in many moms. The condition is so prevalent that some estimates put your chance of developing it as high as 50-60% and even higher if you’re the mom of multiples.
Mommy Log allows exclusive pumpers to track the amount of milk that you pump. It provides a simple interface to enter the number of oz/ML pumped per session and shows a log summarizing and chart your sessions.
Baby Bundle is the first all-in-one parenting app developed by a pediatric expert offering extensive parenting resources, essential developmental tools and interactive features.