Co-sleeping, also known as 'the family bed', can be a contentious issue. Some say it is a great way to help parents bond with their baby, to make breastfeeding easier and to comfort infants, while others say the practice is dangerous and increases the risk of infant death syndrome.Officials in Nassau County, New York, have decided which side of the fence they fall on - county … [Read more...] about Co-sleeping: Right or wrong?
Doctors urge parents to quit smoking
The old adage of "do as I say, not as I do" is difficult to enforce for many parents, particularly when children get older and begin to question authority.As World No Tobacco Day (May 31st) approaches, Dr Howard Marsh of GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare is urging moms and dads to give up smoking to set a good example for their children.He cites statistics from a … [Read more...] about Doctors urge parents to quit smoking
Men can receive another chance at fatherhood
The decision to have a vasectomy is rarely taken lightly, yet many men realize later in life that they would like another chance at fatherhood. Dr Edward Karpman, head of the California Vasectomy and Reversal Center, reassures these men who would like to have children that the success rate for reversing the procedure is encouragingly high."Well over 95 percent of … [Read more...] about Men can receive another chance at fatherhood
Stay-at-home dads face a challenge
According to 2006 data from US Census Bureau, there were 143,000 stay-at-home dads on Father's Day two years ago, not including single parents, compared to 5.6 million stay-at-home moms.That number has grown slightly in the last few years, the Associated Press reports, but then so has the number of moms.Dads can decide to act as the primary carer for their children for a number … [Read more...] about Stay-at-home dads face a challenge
Stress during pregnancy ‘can affect baby’s health’
Many fathers-to-be see it as part of their role to look after their pregnant wife or partner when they are carrying their child, helping out with food cravings or rubbing tired feet.Now, new research has suggested that helping alleviate the stress placed on mothers-to-be could also benefit the baby's health.A team at Harvard Medical School has found that maternal stress can … [Read more...] about Stress during pregnancy ‘can affect baby’s health’