Expert Blog Posts
- March 03, 2017
Breast milk sharing: How does it work?
By Julie A. Lamppa, C.N.M., R.N.Breast milk sharing can be a great gift, but there are risks involved.
0 comments - Aug. 02, 2014
Want your kids to eat right? Then walk the talk
By Jennifer K. Nelson, R.D., L.D. and Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D.Kids learn from their parents' example. So don't just talk about healthy eating. Show them by making nutritious and delicious meals at home.
6 comments - July 16, 2013
After delivery: When can I have the baby to myself?
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M. After delivery, all thoughts turn to your baby — but there's work to be done before you can truly settle in. 1 comment - June 04, 2013
New sibling: Who is this and why is she in my house?
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M. Preparing a child for a new sibling takes thought. Here's help getting started. 1 comment - Jan. 04, 2013
Breast pumps: Choices abound
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M. Planning to breast-feed? Consider how far breast pumps have come since the earliest models. 2 comments - April 28, 2010
Finding child care
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M. Researching child care options? Consider your budget, expectations and more. 6 comments - Jan. 09, 2010
Breast-feeding and working moms
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M. Considering breast-feeding after maternity leave? Be sure in the knowledge that you can do it. 17 comments - Dec. 17, 2009
Breast-feeding: Nobody said it would be this hard
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.Breast-feeding can be challenging — especially for first-time moms — but it's worth the effort.
32 comments - July 09, 2009
Blog: Bringing home baby
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M. Bringing home a newborn may seem overwhelming. Here's help managing the first two weeks. 30 comments
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