Babies don't come with instruction manuals, but a few simple rules can make all the difference. This week on Northshore Healthbeat, we're talking safe sleep with Sharon Hanson of St. Tammany Health System and Chris Knoblauch of the St. Tammany Parish Coroner's Office. From the ABCs of safe sleep to the local Cribs for Kids program, we cover what every parent, grandparent and caregiver should know to help keep little ones safe. Because when it comes to baby sleep, sweet dreams start with a safe place to snooze.

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, so we figured it was time to have a conversation about something a lot of men would rather not talk about: their prostates. Urologist Dr. Sunhil Purohit joins us to separate prostate fact from fiction, talk about warning signs and screening, and explain how today's advances are changing the way we diagnose and treat prostate conditions. From prostate cancer to enlarged prostates – and even a leading-edge treatment called Aquablation – Dr. Purohit offers plenty of reasons for men (and the people who care about them) to listen. Give it a listen. Your prostate will thank you.

Breastfeeding can be a beautiful part of the journey into parenthood, but it does not always come easily. In this episode of Northshore Healthbeat, we talk with lactation experts from St. Tammany Parish Hospital's New Family Center about the support available to new parents, what to expect in those first challenging weeks, and the many benefits of breastfeeding for both babies and mothers. We also explore such topics as colostrum, skin-to-skin contact, feeding cues, supplementation – and when it is time to ask for help.