Parents know when something is “off” with their child. Baby suddenly gets extra fussy, or seems to be hungry all the time, or isn’t sleeping like he or she used to. Maybe it’s a combination of these factors. Either way, things are not quite right with your baby.
Before you panic and call the pediatrician, consider [...]
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Meal times are a time of learning and exploration for babies and toddlers. Not only are they exposed to a variety of new textures, but to tastes and smells as well. While your baby is still eating purees from the spoon, fewer messes are to be expected; once he or she graduates to finger or [...]
Tags: Health & Safety, high chair, mealtime, toddler
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By Leah Hennen
www.ClubMom.com
When I was expecting my first child, threats to my baby’s health seemed to lurk everywhere. I knew, of course, that alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs of any kind were off-limits. But what about those lattes I’d chugged before I knew I was pregnant? Did I need to get rid of my beloved [...]
Tags: , alcohol, caffeine, cheese, Health & Safety, herbs, hot dogs, lead, litter, lunch meat, medicines, no's, oral sex, overheating, Pregnancy, smoke, stress, uncooked food, vitamin A
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By Portia David
Pregnancy myths really vary from country to country. Most women follow some of these folklores due to the tradition they have ever since. But then, medicine and technology have changed the pregnancy experience of modern women. The development of medical testing has helped couples in determining the gender of their child. Discussion here [...]
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Hiccups can be a big worry for many pregnant women and new moms. Why does their baby have them? Is their baby in pain from them? What can they do about them? Rest assured, most of the time the baby is not in pain, and the mother is more bothered by the fact that the [...]
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What is amniotic fluid and what is it’s purpose? Also referred to as the “bag of waters”, the most pregnant women generally know about it is that about the time labor begins their amniotic sac will break, or be broken by their midwife or doctor, causing the start of the delivery process. They don’t however [...]
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A woman’s prenatal appointments generally start off all the same. Your carer will weigh you, ask you for a urine sample and take your blood pressure. For most women these things are routine and the results of them are never discussed. However occasionally they can forewarn your doctor or midwife that there might be a [...]
Tags: blood pressure, Health & Safety, preeclampsia, Pregnancy, premature, preterm, protein, third trimester, urine
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Omega-3 fatty acids are very important for pregnant and breastfeeding women. One omega-3 fatty acid in particular called DHA is considered essential for the optimal development of an infant’s brain and eyes, both during pregnancy and after birth. In addition, DHA may help prevent preterm labor and may help protect against postpartum depression.
During pregnancy, your [...]
Tags: brain, breast milk, depression, development, eye, fatty acids, Health & Safety, omega 3, Pregnancy, preterm labor, seafood
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An early sign of pregnancy that can sometimes last through the third trimester is nosebleeds. Nosebleeds are more common during pregnancy than many people realize. What causes them?
While minor nosebleeds are harmless, they can be embarrassing and often happen at the most inconvenient times. When pregnant, a woman has an increased amount of blood running [...]
Tags: dry, Health & Safety, hormones, nosebleeds, Pregnancy, prevent, stop, symptom
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Oh the mood swings! One minute you can be laughing and then suddenly break into sobs over absolutely nothing. This is one of the “joys” of pregnancy that most women experience.
Not only do women experience it, but their partners, other children and family members experience it as well. Your mood swings can affect you and [...]
Tags: antenatal, depression, Health & Safety, medicine, mood swings, Pregnancy, prenatal
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