Newborn babies are experiencing a totally new environment. The feelings, noises, and sights are entirely new to them, which can be uncomfortable and unsettling. However, things they do recognize are the sounds of his or her parent’s voices, and the feeling of being held, similar to when they were snug in the womb. Holding your baby and speaking to your baby will help to teach him or her how to regulate their own emotions and calm themselves down.

Babies are born with soft heads, allowing them room for their brains to grow. If a baby lays or sleeps in one position too often, that portion of his or her head may become flat, called “flat head syndrome”. If babies are laying down most of the day, this syndrome is more likely. To avoid flat head syndrome, hold your baby for periods of time during the day, either in your arms or in a baby carrier, change their sleeping position regularly, and practice appropriate amounts of “tummy time”.

While the internet and people with child raising experience are always a great source of information and support, no one knows your baby like you and your pediatrician. Questions or concerns about your baby should always be addressed by a doctor who is familiar with your child. Additionally, do not ignore your parental instinct. If you feel something is off, it is worth investigating.

For older women aged 35, infertility may come into question after 6 months

Because sperm can survive in the fallopian tubes for up to a week, you don't have to time sex to the exact moment you ovulate to get pregnant.

Types of non-hormonal contraception that prevent pregnancy include diaphragms, caps and also copper-bearing intrauterine device (CU-IUD). Non-hormonal methods prevent pregnancy by preventing the sperm and egg from meeting.