7 Things Women Can Do to Stay Relaxed During Pregnancy

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Only a mother can understand the joy and blessing of being a mother. However, the physical changes that women go through during this phase can often leave them overwhelmed and stressed. Moreover, there’s also the burden of preparing for the baby. As a result, many pregnant women complain of worries and stress. Constant stress can cause inflammation … Read more

Piercing and Breastfeeding: Can You Breastfeed with Nipple Piercings?

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Can you breastfeed with nipple piercings? Opponents of extreme jewelry unanimously claim that nipple piercing and breastfeeding are not compatible. However, doctors say that such a radical opinion is a mistake. Does Nipple Piercing Destroy Milk Ducts? Many women are worried about the fact that nipple piercing can allegedly disturb lactation. In fact, if the … Read more

What is Breastfeeding Jaundice and How to Deal with it?

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Breastfeeding jaundice (hyperbilirubinemia, conjunctive jaundice) is a kind of physiological jaundice that occurs in newborns when they are fed with breast milk. This phenomenon lies in the fact that against the background of breastfeeding the baby has unmotivated jaundice which quickly disappears after the termination of feeding. This condition is equally common for boys and girls. … Read more

Alcohol and Drug Rehab Programs for Pregnant Women

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Pregnancy is the most beautiful phase of a woman’s life. Even though a woman goes through lots of physical and emotional changes, the joy of bringing a new life is worth all the pain and trouble. Pregnant women are very careful and eat and exercise as per their doctor’s advice. In such case, if they … Read more

Children’s Whims: What Do They Try to “Teach” Us?

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The attitude of adults to children’s whims is often scornful and irritable. It would be desirable sometimes to find a “magic button” and with one pressing of it turn off the whining and disobedience! But, alas, we bring up the child, and the child in its turn does the same with us. What do capricious children try … Read more

Ectopic Pregnancy Symptoms: the Earliest Signs

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The misinterpreted ectopic pregnancy symptoms are a rare case. What should you pay attention to in order to avoid terrible complications? If the fertilized egg cell fastens in the ovary, abdominal cavity, fallopian tube, or somewhere else rather than the uterus such a pregnancy is called ectopic. It makes childbearing impossible and an expectant mother can’t give birth with such … Read more

Zoloft and Breastfeeding: Depression Treatment Without Harm to the Baby

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Many women receive advice on the termination of breastfeeding when they need treatment. Conscious continuation of breastfeeding while taking medication is much more important than the possible risk of getting this medication through the mother’s milk. This decision affects many aspects related to the child, the family, and society as a whole. Weaning sometimes causes … Read more

4-Month-Old Baby: Development, Milestones, Feeding & Sleep

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In the fourth month, your baby is growing and developing no less fast and intensively than during the previous three ones. The 4-month-old baby – is a social creature! Physical Development The rapid development of all organs and systems of organs of the baby doesn’t slow down. The 4-month-old baby will gain approximately 1.8 pounds of body weight, … Read more

13 Weeks Pregnant Symptoms and Feelings, Fetus Development

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The 13th week of pregnancy means that the first trimester (3rd month of pregnancy) with its fears, anxieties, first screening, and registration has gone. Being 13-week pregnant woman has time for pleasant thoughts, dreams about the future, and buying clothes for the baby. But well-being – is not a reason to be completely relaxed, it’s time to prevent edema, constipation, and … Read more