What To Do If You’ve Been Exposed To Measles Blog Post
Measles is a vaccine-preventable contagious viral infection that causes fever, cough, runny nose, and rash. Though most people recover fully, for some measles can result in severe complications and even...
All About Vernix: Should It Be Washed Off? Blog Post
Vernix caseosa, often referred to as vernix, is the creamy waxy coating found on the skin of a newborn at birth. Vernix is rich in water, lipids, proteins, and antimicrobial...
Understanding the RhoGAM Shot: A Guide for Expectant Mothers Blog Post
Along with all the excitement and anticipation we experience during pregnancy can come some worry about all the decisions we need to make for our baby’s health and our own...
Delayed Umbilical Cord Clamping: The Benefits & Risks Blog Post
Delayed cord clamping is a birthing practice that is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (1) and the World Health Organization (2). The benefits of delayed cord clamping span...
All About First Foods For Babies: A Nutrient Focused Approach Blog Post
Introducing solid foods to your baby is an exciting milestone. It’s a time to explore new tastes and textures and to lay the foundation for healthy eating habits. It can…
Whooping Cough: An Integrative Approach Blog Post
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis or the 100 day cough, is a respiratory infection caused by the bacteria bordetella pertussis. Though this is a vaccine preventable disease, outbreaks still…
Understanding Infant Thrush: Symptoms, Home Care, & When To Seek Medical Attention Blog Post
Thrush, a yeast infection often caused by Candida, can affect both infants and mothers during breastfeeding. It’s a common issue that typically resolves on its own with some self-care. This…
Why Infants Get Vitamin K1 At Birth Blog Post
Giving infants a vitamin K1 injection at birth is standard practice in the United States and many other countries. This article covers why infants get vitamin K1 at birth and…
RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) – Treatment & Prevention Blog Post
Updated November 2025 RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) is a common respiratory infection that most families have experienced without even knowing it. It’s so common that almost all of us and…
