Care of the Uncircumcised Penis

Many new parents who are considering not having their baby son circumcised worry about how to care for their infant’s uncircumcised penis.  They also often wonder what to teach their son when he gets older.  The American Academy of Pediatrics Medem: Medical Library wesite has a great article titled, Caring for the Uncircumcised Penis.  Click here to read the [...]

Co-Sleeping: Benefits, Risks and Safety Tips

Heather Donovan Hogan, BSN, RN wrote a very nice article in the January 2008 edition of Natural Triad magazine about benefits, risks and safety tips for co-sleeping with your child.
“The decision to co-sleep with your child is a personal and important choice. It is important to know the benefits and the risks of co-sleeping, and [...]

Triad Mommies

TriadMommies is a great local resource for moms both before and after giving birth…
“Welcome to TriadMommies!  As part of The Mommies Network, TriadMommies.com is a free community for moms in Greensboro, Winston-Salem and High Point, plus Stokes and Rockingham Counties.  We realize that all moms need local support — and who can’t use another friend? [...]

Trying to Decide about Circumcision?

The decision of whether or not to circumcise your baby boy and when to do if you decide to do it, often isn’t easy for parents.  Here are some websites that might help:

CDC: Trends in circumcisions among newborns
United States Circumcision Incidence
U.S. circumcision rates vary by region
Medem: Medical Library: Circumcision

Vaccines – What’s Required in NC

Vaccines have become a controversial subject and I encourage all parents to do their homework when making decisions about vaccinations for their children.  I’m often asked what are the mandated vaccinations in North Carolina.  The North Carolina Statues website has a lot of helpful information about mandated vaccines.  From G.S. 130A-152 § 130A-152. Immunization required:
“Every child [...]

Secondhand Smoke During & After Pregnancy

Lately I’m noticing that more and more pregnant moms are concerned about the impact of secondhand smoke on their unborn babies.  This can be a really tricky subject, especially if you have relatives who smoke.  While you may be able to avoid the secondhand smoke while you’re pregnant, what happens after the baby is born?  [...]