Three things you can do if your mental health is suffering as a parent
Most people feel comfortable talking about health topics like nutrition and physical activity. They’re part of our everyday conversations. Since talking about physical health is such a normal part of ...
11 Feb 202220min
What you need to know about gestational diabetes
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that happens during pregnancy. Like other kinds of diabetes, gestational diabetes affects how the body processes glucose or sugar, causing glucose levels to ...
4 Feb 202212min
What we know about preterm birth and how to prevent it
Pre-term births can happen to any expectant mother. Doctors say right now, they do not know all of the causes of pre-term birth, but there are some risk factors that can increase the chance of one. Ja...
28 Jan 202216min
Establishing a bedtime routine
When you have young kids, sleep is an essential part of your survival as a parent. When your kids sleep well, you sleep well. Thankfully, a bedtime routine can help your kids sleep better. Instead of ...
21 Jan 202221min
Introducing screens and media to your babies and toddlers
Screens and media are everywhere and can be a powerful tool for your child’s learning and play. However, nothing can replace face-to-face interaction and play with your child. Jade Elliott sat down wi...
14 Jan 202213min
The mandatory newborn screenings all Utah babies receive
A newborn screening is a mandatory screening for all of our Utah babies. Currently, the Utah Department of Health tests for over 40 different disorders. If these disorders aren’t caught and treated, t...
7 Jan 202217min
Maintaining good mental health in parents and infants
It’s important to make sure parents and babies are happy and healthy. New parents are sometimes diagnosed with depression or anxiety. An infant’s mental health can impact their overall development. Ja...
17 Des 202117min
Don’t worry, most pregnancies are normal
When women are thinking about getting pregnant or first find out they’re pregnant, all kinds of thoughts, questions and worries might run through their heads. Even though they might have friends, sist...
10 Des 202125min
