Pregnancy, Parenting and Baby Guidelines
Choosing between breastfeeding and formula is something that all new mums need to decide between while keeping in mind what is best for them and what is best for the baby. We hear a lot about the benefits of breastfeeding our babies, but what about the formula? There are decided advantages that newborn formula has over breastfed … Read more
The desired pregnancy is joy and the meaning of life. But not all pregnancies end in a positive way. In some situations, it happens that the body rejects a new life. Usually, it happens in the first weeks of pregnancy. This is called an early miscarriage. If you look at the statistics, a miscarriage occurs in about 20% of … Read more
One of the aspects of education in the family is discipline. Parents teach the baby what is good, and what is bad. The process of education and assistance that adults can provide to the child in his development has been repeatedly investigated in developmental psychology. Many psychologists and scientists work directly with families where there are … Read more
Over the centuries, massage therapy is used to improve the general condition, relieve stress and muscle tension. The attitude to massage during pregnancy is ambiguous, and opinions of experts on this issue very often diverge. Modern research proves that prenatal massage can be very useful, but in pregnant women, it should be applied with special … Read more
Hydrops fetalis is a fetal condition characterized by swelling of the whole body and accumulation of fluid in all the parts of the body. It is usually diagnosed with ultrasound before the birth of a child. In most cases, it is observed in rhesus-conflict pregnancy and hemolytic disease of the newborn. The prevalence of this condition is … Read more
Pregnancy is a natural process and nature has designed several mechanisms to help your body recognize those processes. One of those mechanisms is Braxton Hicks’ contractions. Let’s find out more about the phenomenon: what are they for and how to recognize them? What are Braxton Hicks Contractions? Practice contractions (Braxton Hicks contractions, prodromal labor, false labor) … Read more
Is lactation without pregnancy possible or is it just a myth? Throughout the history of mankind, there have always been babies who were breastfed by women who replaced their mothers. They were at the breast of another woman due to the death or illness of their biological mother and also in the case if she transferred completely or … Read more
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
Immediately after delivery, young mothers dream of returning to the original size of clothing as soon as possible. But this is not as simple as it seems. Cares for the child leave time neither for physical exercises nor for the pool and a visit to the gym. Therefore, most women not only have troubles with … Read more
The fifth month goes on, and you’re 18 weeks pregnant. Many moms already clearly feel the toddler’s movements, and it gives them great joy. The belly is growing, and it is hard not to notice it. The main complaint at this stage is the pressure on the navel from the inside. The reason for it is a … Read more
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