Moms know the many, wonderful benefits of breast milk. It can help protect baby from a long list of illnesses, keep him from developing allergies, and, some research suggests, even boost his intelligence.

We all hear that breast is best and, indeed, it has many health benefits for our newborns. But it’s not always easy for many new moms despite our best efforts.

I thought nothing was more nerve-wracking than becoming a parent … that is, until I started my search for childcare before heading back to work.

When I was a mother-to-be, one of my biggest fears was when and where I would go into labor. God forbid it happen when I was stuck down in the New York City subway or on a rainy night when there wasn’t an available cab in sight.

The start of the new school year can be especially stressful for parents of children with food allergies. They are sending them from the safety of home to an environment full of potential dangers.

When it comes to pregnancy, c-section is a scary word to a lot of moms-to-be. I’ve heard too many women to count say that they would refuse one even if their doctor suggested it.

We often hear that someone is “fighting breast cancer.” However, it’s hard for friends and family to grasp what it truly means. That is what Angelo Merendino and his wife Jennifer faced after her diagnosis.

I haven’t always been a huge fan of long road trips. To be honest, it was just an incredibly intimidating thought. I couldn’t imagine spending endless hours in a car with anyone as an adult.

As thrilling as pregnancy is, it also comes with a lot of worrisome symptoms. Extreme morning sickness, painfully swollen breasts and feet, and sciatica are all par for the course.