By JustMommies staff
The Apgar test, named after Virginia Apgar, is a test given to babies at one minute and five minutes after birth. Dr. Apgar developed the Apgar test in 1952 after working in the obstetrical field as an anesthesiologist. Her system was developed to help doctors evaluate how baby was transitioning to
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By Laura Leavitt

Life is easier with a few new tech tools!
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By Laura Leavitt

Move through the many opinions on how to care for a newborn and get to the essentials that will help you during this exciting time.
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By Laura Leavitt

Move through the many opinions on how to care for a newborn and get to the essentials that will help you during this exciting time.
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By JustMommies staff

Babies don't need to be bathed as often as you may think. Here's how to gently bathe them two to three times a week.
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By Laura Leavitt

New reality may set in when you leave the hospital, but there are plenty of simple things you can do to make the transition a little easier.
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By Laura Leavitt

Avoiding spit-up and cranky babies is way worth the effort to burp your baby in the best way possible.
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By Laura Leavitt

Taking care of your new baby requires a little thought and knowledge.
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By Laura Leavitt

Look for a doctor who will have you and your baby's best interests at heart.
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By Laura Leavitt

By Nancy Da Silva For many parents, the decision whether or not to circumcise their newborn sons can be an emotional, not to mention confusing one. There are pro’s and con’s on both ends and each is side is only too eager to debate the issue. For clarity’s sake, let’s explain exactly what circumcision
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