Preterm labor

The March of Dimes recognizes three potential groups of women as being at greatest risk for entering preterm labor: “Women who have had a previous preterm birth, women who are pregnant with twins, triplets or more and women with certain uterine or cervical abnormalities.”

By Joe Barry

What to expect: Pregnancy in your 20s, 30s, 40s

Age changes how your body handles pregnancy. Find out what you need to know.

BY HEATHER BOLTZ

Balancing It All: Work, Life and Baby

One of the biggest life-changing events is the birth of a baby.

Heather Boltz

Dads-to-be: Help mom-to-be get hospital ready

When your baby’s birth is imminent and you are rushing to get to the hospital, it’s very likely that you’ll forget something. Being prepared beforehand is key and one of the best ways to start preparing is by making a list...

Central Penn Parent Staff

Common difficulties when first brining your baby home

Caring for your baby involves more than midnight feedings and diaper changes. Common skin conditions and other ailments can crop up overnight. Keep a close eye on any physical changes you notice in your newborn. This will keep your baby comfortable and healthy — and you’ll feel better, too...

Central Penn Parent Staff

Infants and hearing

Shouldn’t newborns have perfect hearing? Not necessarily. Having a newborn’s hearing checked is important to their...

Central Penn Parent Staff

Benefits of Infant Massage

Most parents instinctively want to cuddle their babies because it just feels good. But there is a benefit to touch that goes beyond that feeling of pride and elation. And parents who want to make the most of their touch can seek training in infant massage therapy.

By Andrea Ciccocioppo

Common difficulties when first brining your baby home

Caring for your baby involves more than midnight feedings and diaper changes. Common skin conditions and other ailments can crop up overnight. Keep a close eye on any physical changes you notice in your newborn. This will keep your baby comfortable and healthy — and you’ll feel better, too...

Central Penn Parent Staff

Preparing a Child for a New Sibling

Parents spend a lot of energy on preparations and much of the family’s attention involves meeting the newborn’s basic needs. All this change can be hard for older siblings to handle.