5 Advantages for Using Newborn Formula

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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

Parents, Children, and Discipline: Rewards or Punishments?

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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

Prenatal Massage: Is it Helpful? What are the Benefits?

Prenatal-Massage

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

Braxton Hicks Contractions – What do They Feel Like?

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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

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