Forget those old wives’ tales about the negatives of breastfeeding while you’re pregnant and beyond – in reality there are a host of big benefits. Here’s the lowdown on tandem feeding. A second (or third or fourth!) pregnancy can be a special time. Gone are some of the anxieties of the first time around as you [...] [...]
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          | The world’s oceans may hold a bounty of food essential to a healthy diet,but far too few of us take advantage of it. Though 45% of Americans say they eat seafood once a week,only 22% say they eat it twice a week,according to a 2008 report in the Journal of Food Service. But [...] [...] Longer periods of pregnancy and breast-feeding in mammals are associated with larger brain growth in offspring,which explains why human babies remain dependent on their mother for so long,say researchers. They also said the findings from their study of humans and 127 other mammal species offer further proof that breast-feeding is good for brain development [...] [...] Pregnancy,Breastfeeding &Getting Ready for Baby During pregnancy,much of the emphasis is around getting ready for the birth of your baby. Prenatal check ups and classes are par for the course for pregnant women. And much of your energy goes into the physical items that your baby will need. Many mums-to-be are clear about their [...] [...] Piling on extra weight during pregnancy can increase the risk of developing heart disease in later life in the child,claims a new study conducted by Dr Abigail Fraser,from the Medical Research Council’s center at Bristol University and Professor Debbie Lawlor. The findings of the study reveal that pregnant mothers who had put one extra [...] [...] Not to be confused with midwives or nurses,nor meant to replace partners or eager grandmothers,birth doulas provide a mom-to-be with the emotional and physical support she needs to carry out a healthy delivery,which can also include prenatal care. Their role is to encourage the laboring mom,keep her informed,hold her hand [...] [...] |                | |
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