Rory Flanagan probably doesn’t remember much about her strabismus surgery when she was just 18 months old, but her mom sure does. In the midst of feeling anxious about the big day, her mom remembers the calm, caring environment they found at the Akron Children’s Outpatient Surgery Center and the expert care Rory received, and […]
How can dads bond with baby, too?
We often hear about the many benefits of mom and baby bonding. That intense attachment between mom and baby fosters a sense of security, promotes positive self-esteem and models a healthy relationship for baby. So much of the focus on baby bonding tends to be placed on mom, but what about dads? Are the benefits […]
Did your baby fail her first hearing test?
Hear this: Hearing loss is the most common sensory disability in newborns. Roughly 2 to 3 in 1,000 infants in this country are born with a detectable level of hearing loss in one or both ears, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. That’s why every state, including Ohio, has an Early […]
Why new mom’s mental health matters
Pregnancy is a joyous, celebratory time, but for many new moms, it can also be a very distressing and difficult time. From the moment a woman discovers she’s pregnant, she is often faced with immense biological, emotional, financial and social changes. Then once baby arrives, a woman must recover physically from childbirth and adapt to […]
Pregnancy to parenthood: 5 tips for a smoother transition
For many couples, a positive pregnancy test brings about excitement and pure joy. It’s confirmation they’re expanding their family and transitioning from couple to parents. But bringing baby home can be just as exhausting as it is exhilarating. A new baby will turn your lives upside down — and not just for weeks, but for […]
Inside a dirty diaper: Decoding baby poop colors
From insufficient nutrition to allergies and infections, so much about an infant’s health can be learned from inside a dirty diaper. It offers a wealth of information, but many moms find themselves spending too much time and energy analyzing and decoding their infants’ stool colors.
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