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Can I Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine While Breastfeeding?
By Liz Moorhead I’m breastfeeding. Is it safe for me to get the COVID-19 vaccine?While there is no definitive answer just yet, the consensus is that yes, it most likely is safe for a breastfeeding parent to get the COVID-19 vaccine. No one can say with 100% certainty because breastfeeding parents and nursing infants were not included in the first round of clinical trials. We can, however, use what we know about vaccines in general, the two approved mRNA coronavirus vaccines, and the recommendations of your specific provider to make educated assumptions. Though we haven’t studied the effects of the
How To Navigate COVID-19 While You’re Expecting
If you’re pregnant, you’re probably wondering how COVID-19 impacts you and your baby. With so much information online, in the world, and in the media about COVID-19, it can be confusing and hard to trust a single “source of truth.” At Tinyhood, our goal is to provide you with current, factual information to help keep you safe and help you make the best decisions for you and your family.
Baby Sign Language: What it is, What the Benefits Are, & When to Start
Baby sign is a powerful technique that parents can use to communicate and bond with their baby before the baby learns to talk. Introducing baby sign is simple, and it’s not just for babies. Even toddlers who have already begun to use spoken words can benefit from signing. As a speech language pathologist, I’ve seen countless families use baby sign to build trust and two-way communication with their little ones. Here’s what you need to know to get started.
6 Things You Need to Know About Toxic Heavy Metals in Baby Food
1. Wait, what’s going on? Maybe you’ve seen some articles with intense headlines regarding toxic baby food. In November, Congress investigated claims of high levels of heavy metals in baby foods and released a report last week. It included some scary findings about the levels of arsenic, cadmium, lead andmercury in processed baby foods sold by certain brands.
Understanding Postpartum: What to Expect and Signs to Look For
Having a baby is an enormous event, involving so much preparation. Your body has been changing for nine months. You've been mentally preparing, perhaps with classes or reading. You've likely begun to arrange the baby's space and clothes and toys. But, how can you prepare for the emotional weight of this huge experience?Welcoming a baby is exciting, but with
Vaginal Tearing: What to Expect and How to Heal
On the list of slightly nerve-wracking and unglamorous things about giving birth, vaginal tearing is right up there. Given those chances, it’s important to understand what to expect and how to heal — as always, knowledge is power.What are vaginal tears and why do they occur?Vaginal tears are exactly what they sound like: a tear i
The Ultimate Guide to C-Sections: What to Expect and How to Recover
What exactly is a cesarean section, why are they performed, what should you expect, and what is recovery like? Cesarean births are common, safe, and nothing to be afraid of. While most expectant parents plan on a vaginal birth, about 32% of birthing parents in the U.S. give birth via cesarean section. Let’s dive into all things cesarean. Wha
Top 5 Pain Management Techniques for Childbirth
When you’re pregnant, it’s natural to be nervous about labor pain. It’s a big unknown of the birth experience — What will it feel like? How intense will the pain be? How will I react? — and often features prominently in friends’ and family members’ birth stories. But here’s the thing: everybody and every birth are different. While you can’t know exactly how yours will respond, we can assure you that our bodies were made to do this. Successful pain management starts with minimizing fear. Fear breeds tension, which increases pain, which causes more fear, operating in a negative cycle that can make birthing more challengin
The Ultimate Guide to Fetal Positioning
Throughout your pregnancy, your baby will move around in your uterus. And, as your due date approaches, your baby will start to move into position for birth. Their positioning as you go into labor can be more or less favorable for a vaginal birth, which will dictate fewer or more potential complications. There are three possible positions that your baby can be in: Vertex, Breech, and Transverse — each with different variations. Ideally, when you go into the labor your baby will be in the Vertex position, meaning head down. If your baby ends up being in one of the two positions, your healthcare providers will take special considerations and action to either help move
The Top 7 Things You Need for Postpartum Care, According to Experts
By Mairead Kelly It’s natural to focus on your baby during pregnancy—for first-time parents especially, there’s so much to prepare for and learn before they arrive. But rarely, in between bulk-buying diapers, forming your birth preferences, and building your labor support team (to doula or not to doula?), do we stop and think about the recovery period after birth.
Deciding on the Birth Preferences That Work for You
When it comes to your baby, it's a seemingly endless list of choices to make. You know which baby names you like, you've picked out everything from wipes and onesies to a crib and car seat for your registry, and likely even taken classes to prep for when baby arrives. Chances are, you've also spent some time picturing moments of your labor and birth. The truth
Top 11 COVID-19 Questions to Ask Your Provider and Birth Place
By Alena Bowen2020 is officially behind us — hooray! — but unfortunately, COVID-19 is not. If you’re currently expecting, it’s important to understand how your provider and birth place will keep you and baby safe during your pregnancy, labor, and birth.Ask these 11 questions to get a clear understanding of how your provider’s and birth place’s particular protocols and policies will impact your birth experience.
Hospital Bag Checklist: The Top 5 Items You Didn't Know You Needed
It’s common for first-time parents to spend months leading up to the day baby arrives juggling a million to-dos. From choosing a pediatrician to staging a picture-perfect nursery nook and building your maternity wardrobe from nursing bra up, it's no secret that there are lots to tackle when preparing for your baby's grand entrance into the world. Tha
The Ultimate Guide to Kick Counts: When to Start and How to Do Them
Kick counts: in your pre-pregnancy days, this phrase may have sounded more like something from the latest fitness trend than a way to stay in tune with your baby. Counting kicks, however, can be an important part of your pregnancy that keeps tabs on baby’s well-being while also building a connection with your little one.
9 Baby Safety Tips Experts Say All New Parents Should Know
“Is my baby’s bath too hot?” “Could my baby suffocate in this baby carrier?"We get it! Even the everyday moments with a newborn baby can get you seriously second-guessing your baby’s safety. So, we asked some actual experts — from certified sleep coaches to registered nurses — to give you some everyday, basic infant safety pro tips. Psst: All of these safety tips along with many more tips and hacks are covered in our Baby 101 course. Our expe
The Top 4 Signs of a Good Breastfeeding Latch
One of the most common questions we hear from breastfeeding parents is, “Why can’t I get a good latch?!” Many common feeding challenges, including nipple pain, can be resolved from ensuring a good latch. We asked our certified lactation expert Dana, to talk about what makes a good latch and how to troubleshoot if you think your baby is having
10 Thanksgiving Foods for Babies Starting Solids
As baby’s first Thanksgiving rolls around, you are probably excited to include your newest family member in all the holiday festivities. And what does Thanksgiving involve? Lots and lots of eating! For those families still getting the hang of solids, we asked our expert Pediatric Nutritionist to give you some tips for how to safely include your baby in the Thanksgiving feast.Before we jump into what foods to serve and some ways to serve them, let’s cover a few solid food basics.
Ouch! 8 Tips for Nipple Pain Relief When Breastfeeding a Newborn
Are you experiencing painful or sore nipples while breastfeeding your newborn? From sore nipples, to engorgement, to clogged milk ducts, many moms run into issues during their breastfeeding journey. We asked our Tinyhood Certified Lactation Expert to break down what's normal pain, what's "more than normal", and 8 pro tips for how you can relieve your sore nipples.
Helping Babies & Toddlers Navigate Daylight Saving Time Ending
Autumn is officially upon us, and as we watch the days getting shorter and shorter, we at least have one thing to look forward to: Daylight Saving Time ending, when we can enjoy a well-earned hour of extra sleep. But, here's the downside...for parents this can be a stressful event, especially if your child is an early riser.If you are one of these parents, spending some time planning how you will adjust your child’s schedule should be at the top of your list. With a little planning, your child (and you!) can transition easily to the new time. According to our Tinyhood Certified Sleep Expert, there ar
Reducing SIDS Risk: The Sleep Do’s and Don'ts, According to Experts
Like any new parent, keeping your baby safe is your top priority. A safe sleep environment is especially important when it comes to reducing the risk of SIDS, or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, which is the sudden and unexpected death of a seemingly healthy baby less than one-year-old (typically during sleep).There is no guaranteed way to prevent SIDS, but there are a number of proven ways to reduce your baby’s risk. With this in mind, we asked our sleep experts to round up the must-know sleep do’s and don'ts of SIDS prevention.
Why Breastfeeding Can Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer
Every October we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It’s a great chance to bring awareness to this incredibly important cause that has touched so many of us, and also a good opportunity to take a look at some interesting science: the research that shows how breastfeeding reduces the risk of breast cancer for both you and your baby.
Screening and Treatment for Breast Cancer while Breastfeeding
Women are constantly reminded to check for lumps in their breasts. But this can be tricky (and scary!) for breastfeeding mamas, since lumps can be quite common and totally normal when lactating. Usually lumps in a breastfeeding mom are a full or clogged milk gland/duct -- if this is the case, the lump should get smaller and/or resolve after nursing or pumping. Treat the lump with warm moist heat, gentle massage, and effective emptying. It is very rare for a breastfeeding mom to develop breast cancer, but it's not impossible, so it's very important to seek care as soon as possible if you no
Breastfeeding a NICU Baby
Having a baby can be stressful for any new parent. If you are temporarily separated from your baby at birth because they are premature or sick, that can feel downright overwhelming -- especially when it comes to breastfeeding. Just know that even if it may be a little more challenging if your baby is in the NICU, breastfeeding is extremely comforting and healthy for the baby and is one of the most important things you can do. By giving your baby breast milk, it’s like you’re giving them a medicine no hospital can make! With this in mind, we’ve asked our breastfeeding experts to
Meal Planning 101: Meal Planning Will Save Your Sanity
Fact: parents of tiny humans have zero time. Somehow, between eating, sleeping, and pooping, babies manage to consume every hour of the day. Activities that you used to take for granted like showering and having an adult conversation about something other than the baby become luxuries on par with a trip to the spa. In those crazy first months (who are we kidding, years), preparing healthy food for the grown-ups in your family can be one of the first things to fall by the wayside. You’re tired. You’re distracted. You’re focused on feeding your little one - not yourself. Pizza to the rescue. While I’m
3 Steps to Creating Your Ideal Meal Plan
In the first post of our Meal Planning 101 series, Why Meal Planning Will Save Your Sanity, I shared why meal planning is so beneficial (saves time and money while boosting health) and what, exactly, healthy meals and snacks look like. Today, let’s get into the “how” of planning your meals: This is the fun part: where your great intentions about eating h
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