Baby on a Budget
Congratulations! You either have a new bundle of joy or will bring one home soon. Having a baby is such an exciting time, but it can feel a bit stressful too. With all there is [Read More]
Article Category: Expecting
Expert Advice for Keeping Your Baby Comfortable in Warm Weather
It’s still “Summer” in Alabama, and hot all Fall long. In the heat it is important to take steps to keep a baby comfortable. High temperatures can leave little ones feeling overheated or irritable and [Read More]
From 3 to 6 in Fourteen Weeks
One year ago, we were an average family. We had three children, ages 8, 6, and 2, and we were busy with the average family things like dance lessons, scouts, sports, and homework. I was [Read More]
8 Quick Tips for New Dads
When a child is born, the new mother and baby get most of the attention, but dads are undergoing change too. The following are eight tips to help first-time fathers adjust to having a new [Read More]
Send Valentine’s Cards to Patients at Children’s of Alabama
Today through Feb. 14, you can send free greeting cards to kids in the hospital at Children’s. All you have to do is go to give.childrensal.org/valentinesday and select one of three designs. Hospital staff will print the [Read More]
Introducing the New Mom’s Gift – “Loved by Brookwood”
It’s the month of love and the Brookwood Baptist Women’s Center is delivering a fun, new surprise for moms who choose the hospital for their growing family. Starting February 1, all new moms will receive [Read More]
Top 5 Questions to Ask When Picking the Best Stroller for Your Baby
Welcoming a child into the world is a joyful event but it also means there are many considerations revolving around your little one. One of them is choosing the right stroller for your baby. It [Read More]
Finding the Right Doctor for Your New Baby
During your baby’s first year, you’re going to be spending quite a bit of time with your child’s healthcare provider. Take steps before your baby arrives to choose a doctor who you feel comfortable with [Read More]
2019 Baby & Me Directory
Health and Wellness Alabama Department of Public Health www.alabamapublichealth.gov The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is the primary state health agency for the state of Alabama. Brookwood Baptist Health Four locations in Central Alabama [Read More]
What No One Tells You About Childbirth
Now that you’re pregnant, you’re dutifully attending your childbirth education classes and reading everything you can get your hands on about the stages of labor and birth. Chances are, however, you’ve only gleaned the big [Read More]