A “Bad Mother” – who decides?
This was the hot topic of conversation at one of Harvard Vanguard’s Centering Prenatal Appointment meetings recently. Centering appointments are group prenatal appointments at which you receive your...
View ArticleMore reasons to drink your milk!
It’s winter in New England, and even though the snow has been elusive, shorter days and more indoor time can put children at risk for vitamin D deficiency. What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is one of the...
View ArticleHarvard Vanguard Parenting Classes at a Babies R Us near you!
You’re having a baby – congratulations! This is such an exciting time, but it can also be stressful for new expectant parents. That’s why Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates is partnering with Babies...
View ArticleGetting Baby from Breast to Bottle
One of the challenges that breastfeeding moms face is getting their babies to accept a bottle. No matter that there’s breast milk in there, many babies don’t take kindly to this change and may need a...
View ArticleBreast Milk Pumping Made Fast and Easy
If you plan to breastfeed your baby after you return to work from maternity leave, figuring out how to pump away from home may seem at first a bit daunting. You wonder: “Where can I pump at work?”...
View ArticleThe Many Advantages for Mom When Breastfeeding Baby
There’s lots of talk about breast being best for baby, but what about for mom? The good news is yes, there are several health benefits for moms who breastfeed – we’ve shared some of them here. Help...
View Article5 Things You Should Know about New Motherhood
When I was pregnant with my first child, I remember feeling overly confident about the prospect of being a mother. After all, I’m a big sister to 6 siblings and an OB/GYN nurse. What else was there to...
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