My mother’s generation, who gave birth during the 1950’s and 1960’s, had a less-stressful, less-worrisome time of it than those of us giving birth in the 21st century. A parenting book in the 1950’s actually advises expectant mothers to limit themselves to only two highball cocktails a night! Whereas we are given strict prohibitions on […]
NPR Reports That Probiotics May Help With Colic
Colic is the term used to describe intense, uncontrollable crying in a healthy young baby. It is quite common, affecting sixteen percent (16%) of infants studied. It is difficult, if not impossible, to soothe a colicky baby and the crying jags can continue for several hours. A great friend sent me the link to a […]