Category Archives: Breastfeeding
Preparing For Labor – 5 Things You Must Do
Be prepared for labor so that you aren’t nearly as stressed. Here are 5 tips you should do before the big day. Continue reading
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Skin Changes During Pregnancy
Skin changes in pregnant women occur because of the hormones acting up and this is a common thing and should not be a cause for serious worry. They naturally disappear a few months after the baby is born and may only reappear when the woman is pregnant again. Continue reading
Nursing Pajamas – You Will Need it Before and After Your Pregnancy
There is one article of clothing which no new mother can live without: nursing pajamas. Nursing pajamas are an essential key to a new mother’s survival as they are incredibly comfortable and provide easy nursing access at all hours of the night. Continue reading
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Male Fertility is Declining – How to Boost Your Sperm Count
Until recently, little seems written of how a man can ensure that he allows himself the maximum chance at healthy offspring, and later, a healthy trouble free sex life, into his twilight years. Maybe the younger men are starting to realise that their personal contribution is as important as the prospective mother’s, and to start cleaning up his own act, and to start enhancing his own health to be reflected in his quality sperm. Continue reading
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The Consequences of Anorexia During Pregnancy
Anorexia affects primarily women as statistics show that ninety five percent of anorexics are women. The average age range for anorexia also falls during the childhood bearing years and becoming pregnant while having an eating disorder can be detrimental to both mother and child. Eating disorders also affect fertility- especially anorexia- as women who have eating disorders often times have irregular menstrual cycles or none at all. Continue reading
Should I Avoid Flax Seed During Pregnancy?
Should I avoid flax seed during pregnancy? Definitely yes, do avoid it. Ask your doctor about the potential estrogen-like activity of flax. Here are some reasons why flaxseed should be avoided during pregnancy and why pregnant mothers must look for other omega 3 sources such as fish oil. Continue reading
Your Maternity Support Girdle Wants to Help You – How to Get Back in Shape After Pregnancy
There comes a point in your third trimester where all you dream of are waistlines and wedge heels. Imagine wearing jeans with actual snaps that close! And then you have your baby, who is healthy as can be, thank heavens, and such a little darling, and you’ve still got plenty of tummy where the little dove used to roll around and kick you if you ate spicy food for dinner or snuck a sip of wine. Continue reading
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Be Your Own Ovulation Calculator
With all the technological tools out there to help a woman get pregnant, it seems we have forgotten that our bodies have the necessary tools to be our own ovulation calculators! Learning about how the body works, and how exactly pregnancy can be achieved (besides the obvious:) takes some education and may not be as “quick” as using an ovulation predictor or calculator. Continue reading
Choosing the Right Breast Pump For You
Choosing the right breast pump for your needs can be costly and time consuming if you jump into it blind. Transition easily from breast to bottle by choosing a breast pump that fits into what you need and your lifestyle. Continue reading
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Strange Symptoms of Pregnancy!
During pregnancy you might experience a lot of symptoms, some might be known to you and other symptoms may be strange to you. Read this article to learn about some of the strange, but normal symptoms of pregnancy. Continue reading
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