Why is Folic Acid so Important to My Baby’s Development?
September 12-18 is Folic Acid Awareness Week with the National Birth Defects Prevention Network. Hey Mama! Did you know that all women of...
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Food Safety for Older Babies
For children under 5 years old, avoid serving raw, undercooked, and unpasteurized foods. September is National Food Safety Education Month with the CDC and...
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Should My Baby have Newborn Screening Tests?
Newborn screening tests for genetic, endocrine and metabolic disorders; conditions that can cause severe intellectual and developmental disabilities, or even death, if not...
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Breastfeeding in Public and at Work: Know Your Rights
One of the most impactful places to promote and support breastfeeding, and therefore the health of mother and baby, is the mother’s workplace. August...
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Top 5 Tips to Prevent Clogged Milk Ducts
Hey Mama! August celebrates World Breastfeeding Week. Feeding your baby breastmilk, whether it is pumped or direct from your breast, is one of...
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Top 5 Breastfeeding Positions
Trying different breastfeeding positions can help resolve nipple pain, difficulties with latch, and promote more complete emptying of milk from the breast. Hey Mama!...
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Infant Immunizations in the First Year: What to Know
The typical side effects of vaccines are far less serious than the potential complications of the disease for which you are vaccinating. Immunizations...
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Reducing the Risks of Newborn GBS Disease
Mothers who test positive for GBS and receive antibiotics during labor have a 1 in 4000 chance of a baby with GBS disease. Mothers who test positive for GBS and don’t receive antibiotics during labor have a 1 in 200 chance of a baby with GBS disease.²
July is Group B Strep (GBS) Awareness month; a good time to shed a little light on what it is and how to reduce the risk of GBS affecting your newborn.Share on:
Hepatitis B and Pregnancy: What To Know
9 out of 10 pregnant women with acute Hepatitis B infections pass the infection on to their babies.¹
In many regions of the world, viral Hepatitis infections are common. Some people become sick from the infection while others do not. Without screening, many people do not know if they carry the infection or are passing it to their families and communities. This is why July 28th is celebrated as World Hepatitis Day; a chance to bring awareness to the disease, its prevention and treatment.Share on:
Summer Sun Safety With Newborns
It’s your first summer with the new babe and you may be wondering about the latest guidance on sun protection for newborns. We got you Mama! The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) recommend keeping babies 6 months old or younger out of direct sunlight. When adequate shade or clothing isn’t possible, applying a small amount of mineral based sunscreen (containing titanium dioxide or zinc oxide) on exposed skin is okay.Share on:
Banking Your Baby’s Cord Blood: What to Know
Cord blood contains unique cells called hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPCs) that can be used to treat genetic, metabolic and immune system disorders, as well as blood cancers.²
Years ago, the medical community didn’t know the value of a newborn baby’s umbilical cord blood. It was thrown away with the placenta after birth. Now, we know the potential life saving benefits of umbilical cord blood; for use by the person it comes from, family members, and the general public.Share on:
Top 10 Tips for Partners During Pregnancy
When a mother feels supported by her partner during pregnancy, she experiences less stress. This is great for both mother and baby!
During the month of June, we celebrate Father’s Day and we are shining a light on all the wonderful ways partners can support pregnant Mamas. When a mother feels supported during pregnancy, her stress level is reduced and her partner is more likely to be active with the baby after it’s born. This benefits both Mom and baby and Mommyato is here to support you both. It’s important to form a support team; you don’t have to do it alone.Share on: