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Travel & Breastfeeding By Dr. Karl Neumann Posted in: Pregnancy & Newborn, Pregnancy & Newborn

Per one mom: “I carry a light-weight blanket when I travel with my breast-fed infant. If someone seems bothered by my nursing – even though I do it discreetly – I offer them the blanket so they can cover their eyes.” There is no reason to curtail your travel plans because you breast-feed. Stories thatRead more

Safe Sleeping Accomodations for your Child When you Travel By Dr. Karl Neumann Posted in: Sleep On The Go, Sleep On The Go

Safety alert! When traveling, many parents put their infants to bed in unsafe positions or locations, increasing the risk of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) and other injuries. 1. Safe sleeping arrangements are often difficult to duplicate away from home. Until infants are one year of age they should be put to bed on theirRead more

Is Travel Safe During Pregnancy By Dr. Karl Neumann Posted in: Pregnancy & Newborn, Pregnancy & Newborn

The uproar regarding pregnant women visiting Zika-infected countries bolsters the opinion that travel during pregnancy is never without some risk. The fetus, the littlest traveler of all, the hitchhiker, so to speak, seemingly safely and comfortably imbedded in the uterus, is susceptible to many travel-related conditions and illnesses. Travel further complicates pregnancy by removing womenRead more