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Hydrotherapy in Labor: Can Water Make Birth Less Painful?

A birthing person sits in a birth pool.

Imagine sinking into warm water as intense contractions peak, like a warm and comforting hug. Many birthing individuals are curious about Hydrotherapy in labor for their birthing experience. Hydrotherapy (or the use of water in a therapeutic manner) is as simple as using a tub of water for immersion or a shower for pain relief. […]

Summer in Baltimore Family Bucket List

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For many Baltimore families, the arrival of summer in Maryland means tons of sun & fun!   However, adding a baby to your warm-weather adventures can seem overwhelming. Keeping up with naps and feeding, monitoring sun exposure, and all the extra ‘stuff’ you’re suddenly hauling everywhere can make exiting your home feel more like a […]

Weaning Safely, for Body & Mind

a mother holds her baby and considers how to wean them from breastfeeding.

Weaning is deeply personal.  Regardless if you have used milk made by your body to feed your child or not, choosing to help your body slow, then stop, the production of breastmilk can be fraught with emotion. You are going to feel those emotions. You.  Not anyone else, so you get to choose what is […]

Why is My Baby Crying? | Reasons and How to Soothe Them

A father tries to soothe his baby as they cry in his arms.

The question parents everywhere have to answer: why is my baby crying? Babies cry to communicate. It’s one way they tell you they need food, warmth, or attention. Because we know a baby’s cries mean that it needs something, it can also cause us stress, concern, and frustration. Ultimately, too much crying makes us and […]

What is Head Molding? Caput Succedaneum in Newborns

A mother kisses her newborn with moderate head molding.

“Why does my baby’s head look like a cone?!” New parents are often confused when their new addition’s scalp features bruising, swelling, or an odd shape. Not to worry, Caput succedaneum and head molding are incredibly common (temporary!) adjustments your baby made during birth. Let’s break down what these terms mean and why there’s usually […]